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We have a fellow GMC'er, Mike Kelly of Peoria (hope I got all that right), just called me. He got my number from the Black List. I am two hours from
him. He is in Cuba, MO, on I-44 and has pulled into a Super 8. They are heading to Texas for 6 months. About 8 miles east of Cuba, his 76' GMC
exhibited loss of power and what he described as "missing". After a short time alongside a very busy interstate highway, he was able to restart it and
limp into Cuba. Cuba is not a large town, but does have an O'Reilly's that is open until 9p. His mechanic had done a lot of replacement of ignition
related parts prior to their leaving Illinois. He called his mechanic and the mechanic said that it could be either the coil or the module, and that
one might cause the other to fail. He is towing a vehicle so he can drive to O'reillys, or maybe even Rolla tomorrow pending what he hears from
O'Reilly's tonight. He said he has friends that monitor this forum, so if anyone wants to call him with morale support, his number is 309-363-6690.
The Super 8 Motel person said their is a shop in Cuba and I told him that to replace these items, if he is able to find them, is not that much of job.
(Says the guy that last replaced these things about 20 years ago).....

Possibly someone can lend him some support. I will do all I can.

Larry Nelson
Springfield, MO
417 849 2997
--
Larry Nelson Springfield, MO
Ex GMC'er, then GM Busnut
now '77 Eleganza ARS WB0JOT
 
Larry N.:
Re: Coach in Distress:
You have been most helpful and supportive - thanx so very much.
Here is my update: talked to Matt at O’reillys in Cuba at length - who says he has an ign. coil and a distributor cap that should work - not sure that he has the right module for my rig but he can test mine. Maybe another auto shop will have the right one if mine tests bad. He also has recommended a local mechanic that could possibly help - I will call that mechanic 1st thing in am.
Thanx also for checking back - I will update you tomorrow mid morning. Sweet Dreams my new found friend!
Mike/The Corvair a holic

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>
> We have a fellow GMC'er, Mike Kelly of Peoria (hope I got all that right), just called me. He got my number from the Black List. I am two hours from
> him. He is in Cuba, MO, on I-44 and has pulled into a Super 8. They are heading to Texas for 6 months. About 8 miles east of Cuba, his 76' GMC
> exhibited loss of power and what he described as "missing". After a short time alongside a very busy interstate highway, he was able to restart it and
> limp into Cuba. Cuba is not a large town, but does have an O'Reilly's that is open until 9p. His mechanic had done a lot of replacement of ignition
> related parts prior to their leaving Illinois. He called his mechanic and the mechanic said that it could be either the coil or the module, and that
> one might cause the other to fail. He is towing a vehicle so he can drive to O'reillys, or maybe even Rolla tomorrow pending what he hears from
> O'Reilly's tonight. He said he has friends that monitor this forum, so if anyone wants to call him with morale support, his number is 309-363-6690.
> The Super 8 Motel person said their is a shop in Cuba and I told him that to replace these items, if he is able to find them, is not that much of job.
> (Says the guy that last replaced these things about 20 years ago).....
>
>
> Possibly someone can lend him some support. I will do all I can.
>
>
> Larry Nelson
> Springfield, MO
> 417 849 2997
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> Ex GMC'er, then GM Busnut
> now '77 Eleganza ARS WB0JOT
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I just happened to have some guidance on this that I received from Ken Burton about a year ago (it was still lying on my kitchen table).

The ignition coil for a GMC MH or Toronado is different from the rest of the Oldsmobile V-8 line. There are THREE different pickup coils used and TWO different ignition coils used across the GM product lines. He needs the ignition coil that has RED and YELLOW wires! If you are buying the PICKUP COIL, it must have the YELLOW plastic connector on the end.

Ken said that most parts places will only see the price difference and choose the cheaper item.

The INGNITION coil MUST have the RED and YELLOW wires. If that coil has RED and WHITE wires, it is WRONG !

D C "Mac" Macdonald​
Amateur Radio K2GKK​
Since 30 November '53​
USAF and FAA, Retired​
Member GMCMI & Classics​
Oklahoma City, OK​
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'76 ex-Palm Beach​
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From: Gmclist on behalf of Larry Nelson
Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2018 19:50
To: gmclist
Subject: [GMCnet] Coach in Distress

We have a fellow GMC'er, Mike Kelly of Peoria (hope I got all that right), just called me. He got my number from the Black List. I am two hours from
him. He is in Cuba, MO, on I-44 and has pulled into a Super 8. They are heading to Texas for 6 months. About 8 miles east of Cuba, his 76' GMC
exhibited loss of power and what he described as "missing". After a short time alongside a very busy interstate highway, he was able to restart it and
limp into Cuba. Cuba is not a large town, but does have an O'Reilly's that is open until 9p. His mechanic had done a lot of replacement of ignition
related parts prior to their leaving Illinois. He called his mechanic and the mechanic said that it could be either the coil or the module, and that
one might cause the other to fail. He is towing a vehicle so he can drive to O'reillys, or maybe even Rolla tomorrow pending what he hears from
O'Reilly's tonight. He said he has friends that monitor this forum, so if anyone wants to call him with morale support, his number is 309-363-6690.
The Super 8 Motel person said their is a shop in Cuba and I told him that to replace these items, if he is able to find them, is not that much of job.
(Says the guy that last replaced these things about 20 years ago).....

Possibly someone can lend him some support. I will do all I can.

Larry Nelson
Springfield, MO
417 849 2997
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Ex GMC'er, then GM Busnut
now '77 Eleganza ARS WB0JOT

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Just found Mike's email and this is a direct copy to him in Cuba, MO.

While you are there, do NOT miss having a meal at Missouri Hick BBQ on old Route 66 just east of downtown! I try to eat there any time I am passing through between here and home up in western NY state.

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From: Gmclist on behalf of D C _Mac_ Macdonald
Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2018 20:44
To: Larry Nelson; gmclist
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Coach in Distress

I just happened to have some guidance on this that I received from Ken Burton about a year ago (it was still lying on my kitchen table).

The ignition coil for a GMC MH or Toronado is different from the rest of the Oldsmobile V-8 line. There are THREE different pickup coils used and TWO different ignition coils used across the GM product lines. He needs the ignition coil that has RED and YELLOW wires! If you are buying the PICKUP COIL, it must have the YELLOW plastic connector on the end.

Ken said that most parts places will only see the price difference and choose the cheaper item.

The INGNITION coil MUST have the RED and YELLOW wires. If that coil has RED and WHITE wires, it is WRONG !

D C "Mac" Macdonald​
Amateur Radio K2GKK​
Since 30 November '53​
USAF and FAA, Retired​
Member GMCMI & Classics​
Oklahoma City, OK​
"The Money Pit"​
TZE166V101966​
'76 ex-Palm Beach​
k2gkk + hotmail dot com​
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From: Gmclist on behalf of Larry Nelson
Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2018 19:50
To: gmclist
Subject: [GMCnet] Coach in Distress

We have a fellow GMC'er, Mike Kelly of Peoria (hope I got all that right), just called me. He got my number from the Black List. I am two hours from
him. He is in Cuba, MO, on I-44 and has pulled into a Super 8. They are heading to Texas for 6 months. About 8 miles east of Cuba, his 76' GMC
exhibited loss of power and what he described as "missing". After a short time alongside a very busy interstate highway, he was able to restart it and
limp into Cuba. Cuba is not a large town, but does have an O'Reilly's that is open until 9p. His mechanic had done a lot of replacement of ignition
related parts prior to their leaving Illinois. He called his mechanic and the mechanic said that it could be either the coil or the module, and that
one might cause the other to fail. He is towing a vehicle so he can drive to O'reillys, or maybe even Rolla tomorrow pending what he hears from
O'Reilly's tonight. He said he has friends that monitor this forum, so if anyone wants to call him with morale support, his number is 309-363-6690.
The Super 8 Motel person said their is a shop in Cuba and I told him that to replace these items, if he is able to find them, is not that much of job.
(Says the guy that last replaced these things about 20 years ago).....

Possibly someone can lend him some support. I will do all I can.

Larry Nelson
Springfield, MO
417 849 2997
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Ex GMC'er, then GM Busnut
now '77 Eleganza ARS WB0JOT

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Just got off the phone with Mike Kelly up in Cuba, MO. Passed him the info I had gotten from Ken Burton. Found out he is now married to Billy, former Sunshine Lady and we all may have even met in the past! I suggested that Mike call Ken Burton in the morning for further information. Mike's mechanic in Illinois is the SAME mechanic used by Kaitlyn Barret of last years rescue in the Oklahoma City area by Ty Hardiman! What a SMALL WORLD!

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From: Gmclist on behalf of George Rudawsky
Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2018 20:54
To: gmclist
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Coach in Distress

Just in case, replace the fuel filter as well?
--
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
 
My experience has been that a bad coil will sometimes take out the module. So I would replace them both of them at the same time. I did not replace
them both one time and about 100 miles down the road I had to replace the module a second time. I also replaced the coil at that time and have never
had another problem in 40,000 or 50,000 miles.

Get the ones with red and yellow wires. Also re-gap the plugs to .040" as soon as practical. .040" is much easier on the new coil and module.
--
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
 
George R. & others:
Would a bad fuel filter cause my 455 Olds eng. w/ HEI to backfire at speed? Was driving at 65 mph on Hiway 44 when it backfired about 10 to 12 times then ultimately died. Restarted after about 10 mins of sitting and I limped to nearest exit (Cuba, Mo.)
Thanks for all the help guys!!!
Mike/The Corvair a holic

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>
> My experience has been that a bad coil will sometimes take out the module. So I would replace them both of them at the same time. I did not replace
> them both one time and about 100 miles down the road I had to replace the module a second time. I also replaced the coil at that time and have never
> had another problem in 40,000 or 50,000 miles.
>
> Get the ones with red and yellow wires. Also re-gap the plugs to .040" as soon as practical. .040" is much easier on the new coil and module.
> --
> Ken Burton - N9KB
> 76 Palm Beach
> Hebron, Indiana
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> Would a bad fuel filter cause my 455 Olds eng. w/ HEI to backfire at speed? Was driving at 65 mph on Hiway 44 when it backfired about 10 to 12 times then ultimately died. Restarted after about 10 mins of sitting and I limped to nearest exit (Cuba, Mo.)

If it were me I would go immediately after the ignition system as being the culprit. I would begin by replacing the coil (since it is easy to get to and thus low hanging fruit) and if that doesn’t solve the problem then I’d change the HEI module.

—Jim


Jim Miller
1977 Eleganza
1977 Royale
Hamilton, OH
 
Thanks Jim M.
I intend to change both.
Mike/The Corvair a holic

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>

>>
>> Would a bad fuel filter cause my 455 Olds eng. w/ HEI to backfire at speed? Was driving at 65 mph on Hiway 44 when it backfired about 10 to 12 times then ultimately died. Restarted after about 10 mins of sitting and I limped to nearest exit (Cuba, Mo.)
>
> If it were me I would go immediately after the ignition system as being the culprit. I would begin by replacing the coil (since it is easy to get to and thus low hanging fruit) and if that doesn’t solve the problem then I’d change the HEI module.
>
> —Jim
>
>
> Jim Miller
> 1977 Eleganza
> 1977 Royale
> Hamilton, OH
>
>
>
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Thanks all you Super GMCers:
Help is on the way in the form of Larry the local mechanic - will be here about 8:30 am.
I will repost the latest about 10 to 10:30 am this morning.
Again - Thanks to all for the advise and support - what a fantastic group of caring friends (including new found ones).
Mike/The Corvair a holic

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>

>>
>> Would a bad fuel filter cause my 455 Olds eng. w/ HEI to backfire at speed? Was driving at 65 mph on Hiway 44 when it backfired about 10 to 12 times then ultimately died. Restarted after about 10 mins of sitting and I limped to nearest exit (Cuba, Mo.)
>
> If it were me I would go immediately after the ignition system as being the culprit. I would begin by replacing the coil (since it is easy to get to and thus low hanging fruit) and if that doesn’t solve the problem then I’d change the HEI module.
>
> —Jim
>
>
> Jim Miller
> 1977 Eleganza
> 1977 Royale
> Hamilton, OH
>
>
>
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> .
> Here is my update: talked to Matt at O'reillys in Cuba at length - who says he has an ign. coil and a distributor cap that should work - not
> sure that he has the right module for my rig but he can test mine. Maybe another auto shop will have the right one if mine tests bad. He also has
> recommended a local mechanic that could possibly help - I will call that mechanic 1st thing in am.
> Thanx also for checking back - I will update you tomorrow mid morning. Sweet Dreams my new found friend!
> Mike/The Corvair a holic

Another thing to consider is the short wiring harness that goes between the module and the distributor cap. I know because it was the cause of
several engine stoppages and a tow from I40 in Arizona to Albuquerque New Mexico last spring. Here's a comment from Dick Patterson on that subject
from the fuel injection group.

"most of the 3 wire harnesses that connect from the dist base to the cap are now made off shore, (both the short 5 inch and longer 10 versions)
.
They are found on many of the currently available distributors sold from different USA companies; and are also now found in aftermarket boxes,
from USA names we have always used .

The brass female spade connectors on the wire ends , vary in quality with the make.
.
All 3 wire harness ends (in the black plastic plug) have spade connectors with a side finger that latches into a notch up inside the plastic
connector.
Some of the new off shore harnesses use thicker and more rigid brass and are similar in mfg to quality to oem .
They fit and connect onto the male spade ends in the cap firmly, and stay put.

Others are thinner and made of very soft brass.
The "el cheapo" soft ones do not engage the male connectors some can be different in their internal width. As you push the black plastic
connector up into the cap, the poor fit resists engaging the male spade ; then pushes the female end connector out, easily bending the soft
latch finger backwards. The result is no electrical connection . To verify the connection, look at the under side of the connector you should not
see any brass sticking out.

Many racers and resto folks buy the el cheapo distributors now available-- I do a lot of rework on them (longer story) .
One of the first mods, where needed, is to cut the brass female ends off the 3 wires and replace them with OEM "Packard" real ends.
In a " no start scenario" look at the bottom of the black plug end you should not see any brass protruding out of the plastic plug."

I ended up replacing a new cable with a used one from a 1980's distributor that I had in the coach and that has apparently fixed the problem for me.
--
Richard
76 Palm Beach
SE Michigan
www.PalmBeachGMC.com


Coop Roller Cam 455, Howell TBI + EBL, 3.42 FD, Quadra Bag, Macerator, Manny Tranny etc.
 
OK - morning update 9:20 am:
Got it started this am - moved close to Super 8 bldg to plug in - so now have heat in coach.
Snowed last night (about 1/4” on toad and coach), so am Greatful for being now plugged in - 17 degrees expected here tonite. Local mechanic is on his way - I am suspicious of ign. coil and module so intend on having both changed - possibly whole distributor!
More later - we are safe, comfortable, and thankful.
Mike/The Corvair a holic

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>

>>
>> Would a bad fuel filter cause my 455 Olds eng. w/ HEI to backfire at speed? Was driving at 65 mph on Hiway 44 when it backfired about 10 to 12 times then ultimately died. Restarted after about 10 mins of sitting and I limped to nearest exit (Cuba, Mo.)
>
> If it were me I would go immediately after the ignition system as being the culprit. I would begin by replacing the coil (since it is easy to get to and thus low hanging fruit) and if that doesn’t solve the problem then I’d change the HEI module.
>
> —Jim
>
>
> Jim Miller
> 1977 Eleganza
> 1977 Royale
> Hamilton, OH
>
>
>
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10:30 am
Woke up early this am to 1/4” of snow on toad and coach - Brrr.
Got new distributor cap, ign coil, pick up coil from local O’Reilly’s - module tested good but bought one to keep as a spare.
Mechanic installing now - more in a while.
Keep fingers crossed and prayers coming.
Very Thankful for the suggestions, concern, prayers, etc.
Mike/The Corvair a holic

Sent from my iPhone

>

>> .
>> Here is my update: talked to Matt at O'reillys in Cuba at length - who says he has an ign. coil and a distributor cap that should work - not
>> sure that he has the right module for my rig but he can test mine. Maybe another auto shop will have the right one if mine tests bad. He also has
>> recommended a local mechanic that could possibly help - I will call that mechanic 1st thing in am.
>> Thanx also for checking back - I will update you tomorrow mid morning. Sweet Dreams my new found friend!
>> Mike/The Corvair a holic
>
> Another thing to consider is the short wiring harness that goes between the module and the distributor cap. I know because it was the cause of
> several engine stoppages and a tow from I40 in Arizona to Albuquerque New Mexico last spring. Here's a comment from Dick Patterson on that subject
> from the fuel injection group.
>
> "most of the 3 wire harnesses that connect from the dist base to the cap are now made off shore, (both the short 5 inch and longer 10 versions)
> .
> They are found on many of the currently available distributors sold from different USA companies; and are also now found in aftermarket boxes,
> from USA names we have always used .
>
> The brass female spade connectors on the wire ends , vary in quality with the make.
> .
> All 3 wire harness ends (in the black plastic plug) have spade connectors with a side finger that latches into a notch up inside the plastic
> connector.
> Some of the new off shore harnesses use thicker and more rigid brass and are similar in mfg to quality to oem .
> They fit and connect onto the male spade ends in the cap firmly, and stay put.
>
> Others are thinner and made of very soft brass.
> The "el cheapo" soft ones do not engage the male connectors some can be different in their internal width. As you push the black plastic
> connector up into the cap, the poor fit resists engaging the male spade ; then pushes the female end connector out, easily bending the soft
> latch finger backwards. The result is no electrical connection . To verify the connection, look at the under side of the connector you should not
> see any brass sticking out.
>
> Many racers and resto folks buy the el cheapo distributors now available-- I do a lot of rework on them (longer story) .
> One of the first mods, where needed, is to cut the brass female ends off the 3 wires and replace them with OEM "Packard" real ends.
> In a " no start scenario" look at the bottom of the black plug end you should not see any brass protruding out of the plastic plug."
>
> I ended up replacing a new cable with a used one from a 1980's distributor that I had in the coach and that has apparently fixed the problem for me.
> --
> Richard
> 76 Palm Beach
> SE Michigan
> www.PalmBeachGMC.com
>
>
> Coop Roller Cam 455, Howell TBI + EBL, 3.42 FD, Quadra Bag, Macerator, Manny Tranny etc.
>
>
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OK - morning update 9:20 am:
Got it started this am - moved close to Super 8 bldg to plug in - so now have heat in coach.
Snowed last night (about 1/4? on toad and coach), so am Greatful for being now plugged in - 17 degrees expected here tonite. Local mechanic is on his way - I am suspicious of ign. coil and module so intend on having both changed - possibly whole distributor!
More later - we are safe, comfortable, and thankful.
Mike/The Corvair a holic
====================
 
Dick Patterson distributors have a spade lug on the bottom to which you can plug a ground wire. You can easily make this by drilling a hole down from the top and either tapping it or using a self tapping screw from the bottom. Another way to ground it is to get to the internal wiring harness in the inside bottom of the distributor. There is a grounding screw there for the harness. You can remove the screw and put in a 1/2” longer screw which will protrude from the bottom enough to put on a ground wire with a star washer and nut.

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO

>
> Some have reported that grounding issues at the distributor can take out other components so be sure to have the mechanic add a good ground from the base of the distributor to the engine block. Dick Patterson now does this with all his rebuilds as I recall.
>
> Jerry
> Jerry Work
 
Latest update:
Larry the local mechanic was good - we installed new dist. cap, ign. coil, and module. It then started good, no back firing, but would die after a few minutes - he looked around and saw 02 sensor laying on top of exhaust (yes it had burned thru the insulation & consequently was shorting out/ sending wrong info to ECM. I had heard loud pop and then loud muffler noise about 150 miles into our trip - stopped to check and thought I had blown the exhaust donut where exhaust connects to eng. - so decided to drive on - I guess it took about 70 miles to burn thru the insulation and start shorting out. Larry then taped up 02 sensor so we could drive to Rolla Muffler Mart - we are there now with Carl, and he can weld the 02 sensor back into the exhaust sys.
We expect to be on our way South in about 2 hrs. Thank the Lord - all is well and we have many good people to add to our prayer list.
Mike/The Corvair a holic

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>
> Some have reported that grounding issues at the distributor can take out other components so be sure to have the mechanic add a good ground from the base of the distributor to the engine block. Dick Patterson now does this with all his rebuilds as I recall.
>
> Jerry
> Jerry Work
> The Dovetail Joint
> Fine furniture designed and hand crafted in the 1907 former Masonic Temple building in historic Kerby, OR
>
> glwork
> http://jerrywork.com
>
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> Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2018 09:23:41 -0600
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> OK - morning update 9:20 am:
> Got it started this am - moved close to Super 8 bldg to plug in - so now have heat in coach.
> Snowed last night (about 1/4? on toad and coach), so am Greatful for being now plugged in - 17 degrees expected here tonite. Local mechanic is on his way - I am suspicious of ign. coil and module so intend on having both changed - possibly whole distributor!
> More later - we are safe, comfortable, and thankful.
> Mike/The Corvair a holic
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Hope it all works out, Mike, and you and Billie have no more troubles on your way to Texas.

Judy and I will try to make the February Classics rally in Durant, OK even if we have to come by car and stay in a motel!

D C "Mac" Macdonald​
Amateur Radio K2GKK​
Since 30 November '53​
USAF and FAA, Retired​
Member GMCMI & Classics​
Oklahoma City, OK​
"The Money Pit"​
TZE166V101966​
'76 ex-Palm Beach​
k2gkk + hotmail dot com​

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From: Gmclist on behalf of Mike Kelley
Sent: Friday, November 9, 2018 13:32
To: gmclist
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Coach in Distress

Latest update:
Larry the local mechanic was good - we installed new dist. cap, ign. coil, and module. It then started good, no back firing, but would die after a few minutes - he looked around and saw 02 sensor laying on top of exhaust (yes it had burned thru the insulation & consequently was shorting out/ sending wrong info to ECM. I had heard loud pop and then loud muffler noise about 150 miles into our trip - stopped to check and thought I had blown the exhaust donut where exhaust connects to eng. - so decided to drive on - I guess it took about 70 miles to burn thru the insulation and start shorting out. Larry then taped up 02 sensor so we could drive to Rolla Muffler Mart - we are there now with Carl, and he can weld the 02 sensor back into the exhaust sys.
We expect to be on our way South in about 2 hrs. Thank the Lord - all is well and we have many good people to add to our prayer list.
Mike/The Corvair a holic
 
Dear GMCers,
Thank you again for all your help! Carl at Muffler Mart in Rolla did super job, & we’re no longer in distress! Back on the road again to TX, sounding like a GMC!! God bless y’all!
Mike, The Corvair a-Holic
(& Billie, his Shady Lady/Secretary) 😎

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> Some have reported that grounding issues at the distributor can take out other components so be sure to have the mechanic add a good ground from the base of the distributor to the engine block. Dick Patterson now does this with all his rebuilds as I recall.
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> Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2018 09:23:41 -0600
> From: Mike Kelley
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> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Coach in Distress
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> OK - morning update 9:20 am:
> Got it started this am - moved close to Super 8 bldg to plug in - so now have heat in coach.
> Snowed last night (about 1/4? on toad and coach), so am Greatful for being now plugged in - 17 degrees expected here tonite. Local mechanic is on his way - I am suspicious of ign. coil and module so intend on having both changed - possibly whole distributor!
> More later - we are safe, comfortable, and thankful.
> Mike/The Corvair a holic
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OUTSTANDING! Glad you're back on the road.
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Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama

Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
 
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