| Short Trip Report/ Vapor Lock Solution [message #283687] |
Sat, 01 August 2015 18:33  |
Carl S.
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Registered: January 2009
Location: Tucson, AZ.
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We just returned from a 400 mile round trip to Silver City NM, staying at Burro Mountain Homestead (3rd time). The trip was the first trip since modifying the carburetor filter inlet housing in an effort to finally cure the fuel starvation problems that have plagued this coach ever since I have owned it. I have to say the modifications (http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6819-carburetor-fuel-return.html) were 98% successful.
The trip from Tucson to Burro Mountain starts at about 2,500 ft and ends at about 6,600 ft. There are several up and down grades along the route, some fairly steep. I have had 'vapor lock' issues on this route before, but this time, I had not so much as a cough the whole (almost) trip. Up the hills, towing the Tracker, flat out, four barrel open, vacuum gauge reading 2 - 3 inches, temps in the upper 80s t0 lower 90s, were no problem, without even turning on the electric booster pump. The only issue I had was on the last few miles from home which involved accelerating from a red light to 45 mph, up a hill, in 100 degree heat, after driving 15 miles across town on surface streets. Turning on the electric pump cleared things up for the most part.
All in all it was a great trip with only minor issues with the coach. The right outer CV boot blew out and sent grease flying all over the suspension on that side. We discovered a new window leak on the left large window during a downpour. The generator conked out after running the roof air for about half an hour and wouldn't restart. All relatively minor problems that are easily fixed. The Silver City area is beautiful, especially the area known as the "Trail of the Mountain Spirits" east and north of tow, Some of you may have seen some pics I posted on Facebook. About 20 degrees cooler up there than Tucson too. Highly recommended as a trip destination.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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