49 ' ers ON THE MOVE - again-

39th Anniversary Rally

https://sites.google.com/site/gmc49ersclub/home

PUT A -START SWITCH - ON YOUR GMC (PM)

PUT A  -START  SWITCH-  ON YOUR GMC 

(PREVENTIVE  MAINTENANCE)
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READ HERE

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/data/6460/start_switch_talk.pdf

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USE THE TAP

ONAN (GMC) PROPANE CONVERSION

WE WILL ALL GO TO PROPANE ON OUR ONANS !!!
http://gmcmotorhome.info/generator.html#dual

We are going a different way with the alternator problem
Here is a picture of Richard Cs conversion

6 k   CONVERSION

3 k CONVERSION

Alternator conversion by Bovee

K

We are throwing away away the weak links

WHY ???

- we are going to keep them -- THEY FIT---
- no more using bad gas
- no more using the crappy GMC RESERVE system
- remove the failure- prone - weak links
-- fuel shut off
-- fuel filter
-- fuel pump
 -- choke
-- carberator
-- Carbon build up
- no more killing brain cells
http://gmcws.org/blog/?p=3659
Or
http://gmcws.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/george_beckman.pdf

- a 30 minute conversion
This is the way I am going
http://www.motorsnorkel.com/

Look here
http://www.motorsnorkel.com/dedicated-propane-or-lp-natural-gas-only-no-gasoline-universal-conversion-kit-for-log-splitters-generators-pressure-washers-for-engines-5hp-and-below.html

Listen hee
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nxz4jY4KpZU


If you are connecting to a tank that has pressure regulators installed to bring the pressure down to 11 inches of water column or 6 ounces of pressure, this will need the low pressure kit

BIRDS OF A FEATHER

TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION

When you see me at the rally

Ask me about these topics !!!

- the "END POINT GMC"

-- forever

-- changes should be final

- not just patches

ONAN

- - PM 

(preventive maintenance)

START RELAY (K1)

REMOTE CONNECTOR

PRIMER CIRCUIT

-- PROPANE

http://gmcmotorhome.info/generator.html#dual

GMC SUMMER OF 2015

GMC WESTERN STATES RALLY

 Western States Spring Rally  

April 11 - 16, 2015.

LATEST SCHEDULE

http://gmcws.org/blog/?p=3152

  
TIME IS SHORT
THERE IS "STUFF" GOING ON
- do you know how to find GMC information on the net?
-have you seen the  inside of 30 GMC's and the mods?
- do you know how to use FACEBOOK to see GMC info?
- do you know how to change your steering boots
- have you ever talked to 60 GMC owners?
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THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS -SOCIAL OR TECH, GMC RALLYS
THERE ARE ONLY GMC RALLY'S

JOHN RUFF
has always been our "right hand" guy at rally's
probably  sold more "FLUKES"than anyone I know
met him here years ago
he may not play "jokers n marbles"
but try to talk "non-tech" to him
GMC'S may be the reason he moved out of the cold

STEVE AND HIS LOVELY WIFE NANCY

this EX----COP
- has been our favorite ----SOB
on----- GMC
is the king of---- VID
an expert on ----EFI
the object of 3 letter achronims , and -----ATOMIC'S
he is teaching here see below

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http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/push-button-start-switch/p50257-slide140.html
-FREE "TAP" TO THE FIRST 100 WHO ASK ME FOR ONE
AT THE RALLY


DO NOT WALK - RUN TO THIS RALLY

It will be held at the beautiful Emerald Desert RV Resort, Palm Desert, CA. 

 Check out the Resort photos: (https://www.emeralddesert.com/) WOW!  

Deadline to Register is APRIL 4, 2015. Come join the fun.

For more information or to download a registration form, go to the GMC Western States website:  www.gmcws.org.

MAN ON THE RUN
http://www.appliedgmc.com/

 

CALL TO GET YOUR PARTS AT THE RALLY


FREE SHIPPING 
PICKUP AT THE RALLY 

GMC WOOD PRODUCTS 

BY GEORGE BANOVICH (49er)

 

LINK

http://gmcwsproducts.blogspot.com/2011/03/gmc-products-by-geroge-b.html

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Don’t miss out on a great technical seminar line-up! 

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http://gmcws.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/GMCWS_2015_Final_Schedule_final.pdf

"Vapor Lock", theories and facts - Armand Minnie
There has been lots of discussion on this hot topic in recent years. This seminar will displace theories and present facts about the causes of vapor lock and what can be done to eliminate it.

 Steve Ferguson

Rebuilding the 455 Engine -

For the gear heads out there who like to do their own work -- you won't want to miss out on this seminar which includes a very detailed slideshow presentation. 

Installing the MSD 2900 Atomic EFI on my 23' GMC - Gene Fisher
This seminar details Gene's experience of installing the Atomic EFI System and what he has learned since.
http://gmc49ers.blogspot.com/2014/12/my-atomic-1973-23.html

AND

MIGUEL,

 WILL BE THERE TALKING ABOUT HIS -OVER 50 ATOMIC INSTALLS
http://gmc49ers.blogspot.com/2014/05/msd-2900-atomic-tbi-efi.html

http://www.mannystransmission.biz/

"Improved MPG with HHO System" - Chuck Botts 
This seminar's presentation will depict the installation, detail the costs and fuel mileage increase achieved.  Chuck's coach will be available for all to see his HHO System.
(2013 PRESENTATION)
http://www.gmcws.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Botts%20fuel%20cell%20seminar.pdf

Towing - safety, features, auxiliary brakes, etc. - Blue Ox Representative
Blue Ox is known internationally for its quality towing products, from tow bars and baseplates to steering controls systems, supplementary brakes, and everything in between. This should be an informative seminar with an expert ready to answer your towing questions.

MY ATOMIC 1973-23

MY ATOMIC 1973-23

Thanks to 

- Manny for the J&S engine
http://gmcws.org/blog/?p=2983 

- Gary Bovee for making it all work
http://www.bdub.net/bovee/BoveeProducts.pdf

- Jim K for assembling the ATOMIC kit

- Miguel for hints from his 40+, GMC,  installs

- MSD for making and supporting this EFI
http://www.msdignition.com/Products/2900_-_Atomic_EFI_Master_Kit.aspx

HEI NEEDED

HOWELL KIT
thanks RICHARD

(CLICK ON PICTURE TO EXPAND)

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SOME OUTSTANDING POSTS

DIP STICK REPLACEMENT

Pinkerton

Most of you recall I lost my tranny due to a fluid leak that I missed.  My hatch has a console sitting on it that must be moved before it can be
raised.  This is not conducive to frequent fluid checking.

At the Wisconsin rally I purchased a long shaft tranny tube.  I also took a look at Ken Henderson's.  He uses a 3/8 brake line for the tube to the
front and brazed it into the original tube.  He uses a piece of 1/8" wire rope for the dipstick and both the original and new dipsticks both are in
their tubes and work.  That is, he can use either one.  The newer long wire rope dipstick was 'calibrated' to match the fluid level as show on the
original tube.  Clever guy our Mr. Henderson is.  :d

I had a couple goals:

1- Allow flex between the motor and the hard mount of the long tube.  Manny doesn't like long tubes because as the motor moves, it causes the dipstick
tube to rock in the differential hole and damage the O-ring.  Don't want that to happen....again....  8o :blush:

2- Contrary to what Ken did, I want to be able to add fluid without lifting the hatch.

Ok, here we go.  I'm not saying this is THE way to do this, it might not work well but this time, I've got better temp gauges on the tranny fluid and
a pressure gauge as well so, hopefully, I'll be able to spot any problems before any damage is done.

I fit the original dipstick in place and determined where any branch off had to be to clear the half shaft.  I then bought some 3/4" hard copper tube.
 A piece of steel electrical conduit (EMT) would have worked fine also but I don't like welding galvanized or cleaning the galvanization off so copper
it was.  I cut a fishmouth at the desired angle and the marked where the cutout would be on the original tube.  This was then cut out and the edges
cleaned up.

I used a TIG welder with silicone bronze rod.  I could have just as easily brazed it with a torch or probably a MAPP gas unit or even propane torch
but I've got the TIG so...

To ensure no pinholes weeped, I painted the weld area with epoxy.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/front-transmission-dipstick/p56607-modified-original-tran.html


The LONG tube was painted and turned around so I could use the bracket to mount it.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/front-transmission-dipstick/p56609-toranado-long-dipstick.html


This is the modified original tube in place with a NEW O-ring.  :blush:

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/front-transmission-dipstick/p56610-toranado-long-dipstick.html


Below you can see the new long tube inserted through the congestion of the under hood area and front of the engine.  It is currently BESIDE the new
"Y".

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/front-transmission-dipstick/p56611-modified-original-dipstick.html


Here is the long tube inside the "Y".  It slips in about an inch and a half.  There is enough 'slop' so that as the engine moves it will allow the
long tube to flex at this joint.  It's mounted hard up front.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/front-transmission-dipstick/p56612-the-two-dipsticks-slip-together-the-long-dipstick-is-used-backward.html


And here is the joint with a hose clamped over each end to keep 'stuff' out and fluid in.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/front-transmission-dipstick/p56614-some-3-4-hose-and-clamps-keeps-things-leak-free-but-will-allow-the-motor-to.html


On the front end, I cut off the long dipstick.  When I get the transmission fluid level correct, I'll calibrate the new wire rope for the correct
fluid level and weld it to the end of the fancy dipstick.  The business end of the rope is welded solid so it won't catch on anything or unwind.  I'll
do something similar to mark the desired fluid levels.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/front-transmission-dipstick/p56613-the-old-bottom-bolts-to-my-electric-windshield-wiper-bracket.html


That's it.  I'm planning on checking my fluid quite frequently.  Changing these transmissions is not much fun. :lol:  :lol:  :lol: