| [GMCnet] Engine Heater Plug for '76 Birchaven 455 [message #292112] |
Mon, 14 December 2015 23:03  |
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What a club to discover for newbies.
We just adopted ALF (Aluminum Falcon) the end of September (TZE336V100703) and moved it to Lake Oswego, OR - so still the same damp weather.
odometer has about 54K if that can be believed - mmmm -
Anyway, upgraded the steel rims to AL 16” and Michelin LT225/75R16 E load tires with T/P sensors on the stems - having the front hub bearings replaced along with the upper and lower ball joints and KYB - KG5435 shocks. While it is apart will have the brake system drained, disk brake pads and master cylinder checked, 3 dot brake fluid added and rear drums checked as well. Jim Bounds curbed some of my ideas about the upgrade process before a long trip to Phoenix in Feb. Will replace the mirrors with RAMCO, quad bags, and install foam fire extinguishers in the motor and frig areas. Jan & I saw an RV on fire during our Oct trip to Cimarron, NM. The rig did not stand a chance. Was to have driven ALF, but too much was needed in the preparation time.
Safety is the main concern for now.
I am looking for a heater plug for the block. Something like the Zerostart Engine Block Heater - that is installed through the plug hole (were is that located and size?).
Also looking to replace the shag with cork which wears well, is natural, and has sound and insulation capabilities.
I do have 6 GMC hub caps and 9 - 16.5 steel rims (7 with tires that have about 2 years left).
Would appreciate any comments and recommendations - have been reading so much, but maybe my ideas are dangerous.
Certainly thankful for the opportunity to view all the data you all have - what a wealth of experience you are sharing.
Virgil
ALF is viewable within my profile with new wheels
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