Got my Biennial Smog Check. 2 year and 1300 miles since my last check and all the numbers are pretty much the same. Its a clean machine.
So what did you do to your GMC today?
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Lend me your Hydrocarbons! I'll be taking mine next month and it is always a struggle.
I parked mine after a 753 mile trip to Wickenburg, Wikieup, Kingman, Bullhead City, Parker (a Saguaro Jetset rally at Buckskin Mountain State Park), and Quartzsite. Home to Tucson by way of Buckeye and Gila Bend, all in Arizona except for a few miles into California at Needles. All systems worked perfectly.
I spec'd a new fuel pressure sensor for the Palm Beach. I've had a couple cheap ones die premature deaths. I'd really like to be able to monitor fuel pressure as I ponder the need for a surge tank, so I'm prying the wallet open a little more.
I'm not sure if it was the pressure spikes from the solenoid valves (injectors), the heat soak, or chemical breakdown that killed them. While they were dying, there was a definitely warm-up period where they would work, and then quit. So maybe it was temperature, or a combination of things. Anyway, I'm trying a Honeywell MIPAN2XX100PSAAX from Digikey for $55. Fingers crossed. It's of the hermetically welded isolated media variety rather than wetted, so hopefully it works for a long time.
I'm not sure if it was the pressure spikes from the solenoid valves (injectors), the heat soak, or chemical breakdown that killed them. While they were dying, there was a definitely warm-up period where they would work, and then quit. So maybe it was temperature, or a combination of things. Anyway, I'm trying a Honeywell MIPAN2XX100PSAAX from Digikey for $55. Fingers crossed. It's of the hermetically welded isolated media variety rather than wetted, so hopefully it works for a long time.
I've had an Autometer fuel pressure sensor hooked to my EBL for about 15 years now with no issues. But it was $$$ compared to the offshore sensors.
That's been kind of my backup plan. What I've been wondering is, who actually makes their sensors? It's got to be TE, Honeywell, etc. No doubt Autometer is probably just sourcing one of those and giving it a 2X markup.
Speedhut is also in the higher-end gauge market, and sells transducers for ~$95. That's a fair bit less than Autometer from what I've seen, but makes me wonder. Is it a better deal on a reputable brand, or are they overcharging for cheaper stuff?
@RF_Burns I've been meaning to ask, where do you have yours mounted? Somewhat near the throttle body? I've been curious if it's subject to the same heat soak as mine after the engine shuts down.
The new one is rated to operate at 125C, and survivability should be even higher than that. I'd think that is a reasonable spec, so we'll see.
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Simple and easy $600 upgrade:
I installed the new grill with spring-holder-in-place-hardware
I dunno...it kinda looks like its wearing a toupee...
Those headlamp shrouds need painted with the new headlamp upgrade I have in the stack installed
I installed the new grill with spring-holder-in-place-hardware
I dunno...it kinda looks like its wearing a toupee...
Those headlamp shrouds need painted with the new headlamp upgrade I have in the stack installed
My sensor is along the back wall where the cruise control diagram used to sit.
Today I registered to attend the GMCMI Spring Rally in Vidalia, LA April 21-26. It will be my first time to a rally.
Worked on getting the 90's mini blinds swapped out for new woven wood shades.
Also swapping out the upholstered valance/side fabric for something with a little more Palm Beach vibe.
Also swapping out the upholstered valance/side fabric for something with a little more Palm Beach vibe.
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YES.....whoever the PO had to do them did a great job with the design and ingenuity. Was kinda strange they didn't do the kitchen one. I had to copy the style for it.....I used sheet metal on it instead of plywood.
Looks sharp!
When I picked up the rear bath Birchaven in SC and drove it back home I hadn't noticed that the rear window's woven blind above the toilet was a bit different than the other coach window coverings. I drove for about a week stopping here and there, and didn't think anything about looking out the blind covered window while I was taking a pee. I could see out but they couldn't see in.
I invited a friend to the campground to see my snazzy new acquisition, they stepped outside to smoke a cigarette, then knocked and told me she could see right inside the bathroom. What?! With the light on at night from the outside it was like the blind was barely there. I thought about how many times I was standing at that rear window on display. Amazing I wasn't arrested.
That sort of crossed my mind but then I figured.....if they are looking that close they get to see whatever is available...Looks sharp!
When I picked up the rear bath Birchaven in SC and drove it back home I hadn't noticed that the rear window's woven blind above the toilet was a bit different than the other coach window coverings. I drove for about a week stopping here and there, and didn't think anything about looking out the blind covered window while I was taking a pee. I could see out but they couldn't see in.
I invited a friend to the campground to see my snazzy new acquisition, they stepped outside to smoke a cigarette, then knocked and told me she could see right inside the bathroom. What?! With the light on at night from the outside it was like the blind was barely there. I thought about how many times I was standing at that rear window on display. Amazing I wasn't arrested.
My dad always called that the "fish bowl effect". Something I'm always thinking about when it's dark outside.
I like to think, "that's their problem, not mine."
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I got a new display and mini PC for Winlog. I'm working on a new layout...again. This display is sharp! 2880x864. 
