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Thu, 23 July 2020 06:06  |
LNelson
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I am the guy that hauled two hundred pounds of tools under the sofa. I am wanting to shed some weight. Part of what I want to leave behind is my front bearing replacement tool. Who among us, travels the country assuming a front bearing is going to need to be replaced. I would hate to do that alongside the road. Anyway, just asking. Thinking it might stay home next time.
Larry
Larry Nelson Springfield, MO
Ex GMC'er, then GM Busnut
now '77 Eleganza ARS WB0JOT
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| Re: [GMCnet] Weight and tools [message #357105 is a reply to message #357099] |
Thu, 23 July 2020 07:20  |
Ray Erspamer
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I think I'm in the same boat carrying spare parts,, only 200 lbs might be on the low side. Here's my list:-complete front axle-bearing tool & bearings-starter-fan clutch-air bag-throttle cable-engine water pump-house water pump-engine fuel pump-engine thermostat-complete distributor & extra modules-extensive set of tools-set of engine belts-set of exhaust manifold gasketsNow, in 15 years what have I needed of the above items while on the road......one ignition module.I must be looney tunes.Ray Erspamer 78 Royale Sent from my U.S.Cellular© Smartphone
-------- Original message --------From: Larry Nelson via Gmclist Date: 7/23/20 6:07 AM (GMT-06:00) To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org Cc: Larry Nelson Subject: [GMCnet] Weight and tools I am the guy that hauled two hundred pounds of tools under the sofa. I am wanting to shed some weight. Part of what I want to leave behind is my frontbearing replacement tool. Who among us, travels the country assuming a front bearing is going to need to be replaced. I would hate to do thatalongside the road. Anyway, just asking. Thinking it might stay home next time.Larry-- Larry Nelson Springfield, MOEx GMC'er, then GM Busnutnow '77 Eleganza ARS WB0JOT_______________________________________________GMCnet mailing listUnsubscribe or Change List Options:http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
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Ray Erspamer
78 GMC Royale Center Kitchen
403, 3.70 Final Drive
Holley Sniper Quadrajet EFI System,
Holley Hyperspark Ignition System
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| Re: [GMCnet] Weight and tools [message #357108 is a reply to message #357105] |
Thu, 23 July 2020 08:56 |
Ken Henderson
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And just why is it, do you think, that you haven't needed any of those
other parts? :-)
Ken H.
On Thu, Jul 23, 2020 at 8:21 AM 78gmcroyale via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
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> I think I'm in the same boat carrying spare parts,, only 200 lbs might be
> on the low side. Here's my list:-complete front axle-bearing tool &
> bearings-starter-fan clutch-air bag-throttle cable-engine water pump-house
> water pump-engine fuel pump-engine thermostat-complete distributor & extra
> modules-extensive set of tools-set of engine belts-set of exhaust manifold
> gasketsNow, in 15 years what have I needed of the above items while on the
> road......one ignition module.I must be looney tunes.Ray Erspamer 78 Royale
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| Re: [GMCnet] Weight and tools [message #357109 is a reply to message #357108] |
Thu, 23 July 2020 09:08 |
Ray Erspamer
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I think because I pay close attention to our coach and do routine checks & maintenance. Plus we use our coach a lot and regular use is good for it.
Ray Erspamer
78 GMC Royale Center Kitchen
403, 3.70 Final Drive
Holley Sniper Quadrajet EFI System,
Holley Hyperspark Ignition System
414-484-9431
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| Re: [GMCnet] Weight and tools [message #357113 is a reply to message #357109] |
Thu, 23 July 2020 09:53 |
jimk
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If you are worried about front Bearing, it is not the bearing, but a worn
knuckle that lets the bearing wobble and let the grease out the out
Dave Lensy and we know how lto solve the issue so you can drive it 80,000 -
100,000 miles without touching it.
The only tools I carry is the basic , and most trips we put on over
thousand miles.
On Thu, Jul 23, 2020 at 7:09 AM Ray Erspamer via Gmclist <
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> I think because I pay close attention to our coach and do routine checks &
> maintenance. Plus we use our coach a lot and regular use is good for it.
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> Ray Erspamer
> 78 GMC Royale Center Kitchen
> 403, 3.70 Final Drive
> Holley Sniper Quadrajet EFI System,
> Holley Hyperspark Ignition System
> 414-484-9431
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| Re: [GMCnet] Weight and tools [message #357120 is a reply to message #357105] |
Thu, 23 July 2020 10:49 |
rjw
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Ray Erspamer wrote on Thu, 23 July 2020 08:20
I think I'm in the same boat carrying spare parts,, only 200 lbs might be on the low side. Here's my list:-complete front axle-bearing tool & bearings-starter-fan clutch-air bag-throttle cable-engine water pump-house water pump-engine fuel pump-engine thermostat-complete distributor & extra modules-extensive set of tools-set of engine belts-set of exhaust manifold gasketsNow, in 15 years what have I needed of the above items while on the road......one ignition module.I must be looney tunes.Ray Erspamer 78 Royale Sent from my U.S.Cellular© Smartphone
-------- Original message --------From: Larry Nelson via Gmclist Date: 7/23/20 6:07 AM (GMT-06:00) To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org Cc: Larry Nelson Subject: [GMCnet] Weight and tools I am the guy that hauled two hundred pounds of tools under the sofa. I am wanting to shed some weight. Part of what I want to leave behind is my frontbearing replacement tool. Who among us, travels the country assuming a front bearing is going to need to be replaced. I would hate to do thatalongside the road. Anyway, just asking. Thinking it might stay home next time.Larry-- Larry Nelson Springfield, MOEx GMC'er, then GM Busnutnow '77 Eleganza ARS WB0JOT_______________________________________________GMCnet mailing listUnsubscribe or Change List Options:http://list.gmcnet.org/mailman/listinfo/gmclist_list.gmcnet.org
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And I thought that I carried a lot of spares. I carry a starter, complete Computer Controlled distributor, fuel injection computer, distributor cap, 12-volt air compressor and fuel injection fuel pump to round out the bigger pieces. Small stuff includes ignition modules, module grease, distributor wiring harnesses, set of belts, spare tire pressure monitoring sensors and batteries, fuel filters, electrical connectors, and other small items. Tools include an electric impact wrench, assortment of pliers, sockets in 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" sizes with a large assortment of end wrenches, screwdrivers, rubber mallet, hammer, motor oil, transmission fluid, hatchet and other stuff I can't remember I have. Test equipment includes a timing light, multimeter, module tester, laptop for EBL, test light, and other things I can't remember. I use an App on my phone to help me locate the stuff I keep on board since they are stored all over.
In the over 22 years I've had the coach, the only items I've had to use relate to ignition and fuel. I've replaced the module more than once, but only one time was it bad. Also a distributor cap, and the wiring harness from the cap to the distributor base. I changed fuel filters once on the road. I probably get away with just keeping the starter and ignition stuff and less tools.
Richard
76 Palm Beach
SE Michigan
www.PalmBeachGMC.com
Roller Cam 455, TBI+EBL, 3.42 FD, 4 Bag, Macerator, Lenzi (brakes, vacuum system, front end stuff), Manny Tranny, vacuum step, Tankless + OEM water heaters.
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| Re: Weight and tools [message #357123 is a reply to message #357099] |
Thu, 23 July 2020 12:08 |
roy1
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Never had to replace front wheel bearings on the road but in a 29 year span I replaced 1 cylinder head That was badly cracked , an hei distributor that had the wire pigtail shorted , 2 freshly rebuilt cylinder heads that had 4 stuck exhaust valves due to an incompetent machinist , a couple of alternators and several minor things. It is always nice to be prepared with tools and parts especially if you travel in barren areas. It is always a comfort when your wife says how long will it take to fix and you are prepared to do it . Head problems generally mean a trip to a machine shop .in my case I shipped them a couple hundred miles round trip but I had the headgaskets.in stock.
Roy Keen
Minden,NV
76 X Glenbrook
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| Re: Weight and tools [message #357141 is a reply to message #357099] |
Fri, 24 July 2020 06:43 |
6cuda6
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The rule is.....if you have in the coach you will never need it, the day you take it out is the day that it will fail on the road. I beleive its better to have it and never need it than not have it and need it....lol.
Besides if you remove all that stuff your only going to replace it with more.....does anyone have open storage space in their coaches? I dought it.....lol.
Rich Mondor,
Brockville, ON
77 Hughes 2600
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| Re: Weight and tools [message #357147 is a reply to message #357141] |
Fri, 24 July 2020 09:50 |
roy1
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In most coaches with side bath if you take the small cabinet out that holds the toilet paper you can store a lot of parts in there .
Roy Keen
Minden,NV
76 X Glenbrook
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| Re: [GMCnet] Weight and tools [message #357151 is a reply to message #357148] |
Fri, 24 July 2020 10:00 |
Steve Hegerfeld
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That’s the key! Know who to call!
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Steve Hegerfeld
On Jul 24, 2020, at 8:58 AM, James Hupy via Gmclist wrote:
My wife Judy has it pared down to the minimum. A AAA card, cell phone, and
a credit card. All she says that she needs to know is, where to put the
gasoline and "Am I in cell phone range?"
Works well for her.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon
> On Fri, Jul 24, 2020, 7:50 AM roy keen via Gmclist
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> In most coaches with side bath if you take the small cabinet out that
> holds the toilet paper you can store a lot of parts in there .
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> Roy Keen
> Minden,NV
> 76 X Glenbrook
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| Re: [GMCnet] Weight and tools [message #357152 is a reply to message #357105] |
Fri, 24 July 2020 10:01 |
Steve Hegerfeld
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My wife said the same thing. She does not know mechanical things but she knows who to call!
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Steve Hegerfeld
On Jul 24, 2020, at 9:00 AM, Steve Hegerfeld wrote:
That’s the key! Know who to call!
Sent from my iPhone
Steve Hegerfeld
On Jul 24, 2020, at 8:58 AM, James Hupy via Gmclist wrote:
My wife Judy has it pared down to the minimum. A AAA card, cell phone, and
a credit card. All she says that she needs to know is, where to put the
gasoline and "Am I in cell phone range?"
Works well for her.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon
> On Fri, Jul 24, 2020, 7:50 AM roy keen via Gmclist
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> In most coaches with side bath if you take the small cabinet out that
> holds the toilet paper you can store a lot of parts in there .
> --
> Roy Keen
> Minden,NV
> 76 X Glenbrook
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