Damn. Dead in the water with a dead tranny.

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Anyone know of the nearest "qualified" transmission place near Algonquin, IL? Have left a message for Manny already.

Unfortunately it's too late here in Illinois to actually talk to anyone. Talking to Allstate now and will be getting a tow to one of the local trans
shops. Whether or not they are "qualified" is another story.
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Rappahannock County, VA
1973 Painted Desert "Onslow"
 
Jared,

If they have experience with the TH-400 they will probably be OK.

Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
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Subject: [GMCnet] Damn. Dead in the water with a dead tranny.

Anyone know of the nearest "qualified" transmission place near Algonquin, IL? Have left a message for Manny already.

Unfortunately it's too late here in Illinois to actually talk to anyone. Talking to Allstate now and will be getting a tow to one of
the local trans
shops. Whether or not they are "qualified" is another story.
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Give David Marchiando in Sheridan, Illinois a call. He is about 60 miles south of you. 815-six nine five-5 zero 84.

I use to have a Manny rebuilt trans here but we used it and it was never replaced. That is not much help to you now. I need to get Manny to build
another one and re-stock it here again.

Anyone one in California willing to bring me a Manny trans this fall on their way to the Elkhart GMCMI rally?

Call me at home right now, you have my number. I am up.

Ken B.
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See if Dave Marciando can do (815 ) 695-5084
He does great work and he might have a spare sitting there. tell him Jim K
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On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 10:00 PM, Jared & Stefanie Kohl <

> Anyone know of the nearest "qualified" transmission place near Algonquin,
> IL? Have left a message for Manny already.
>
> Unfortunately it's too late here in Illinois to actually talk to anyone.
> Talking to Allstate now and will be getting a tow to one of the local trans
> shops. Whether or not they are "qualified" is another story.
> --
> Jared & Stefanie Kohl
> Rappahannock County, VA
> 1973 Painted Desert "Onslow"
>
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Already talked to him. Either he was tired and I woke him up when i called at 8am or he was in a surley mood. He gave me a shop recomendation but its pretty far from here.

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See if Dave Marciando can do (815 ) 695-5084
He does great work and he might have a spare sitting there. tell him Jim K
refered you. 0

On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 10:00 PM, Jared & Stefanie Kohl <

> Anyone know of the nearest "qualified" transmission place near Algonquin,
> IL? Have left a message for Manny already.
>
> Unfortunately it's too late here in Illinois to actually talk to anyone.
> Talking to Allstate now and will be getting a tow to one of the local trans
> shops. Whether or not they are "qualified" is another story.
> --
> Jared & Stefanie Kohl
> Rappahannock County, VA
> 1973 Painted Desert "Onslow"
>
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I have a line on a replacement transmission. Just need a place to get the coach towed to. No one local (Inc the damn transmission shops) are answering any phones.

Trying to line up everything before calling Allstate again to get towed.

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Already talked to him. Either he was tired and I woke him up when i called at 8am or he was in a surley mood. He gave me a shop recomendation but its pretty far from here.

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On Thu, Jun 22, 2017 at 9:03, Jim Kanomata

See if Dave Marciando can do (815 ) 695-5084
He does great work and he might have a spare sitting there. tell him Jim K
refered you. 0

On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 10:00 PM, Jared & Stefanie Kohl <

> Anyone know of the nearest "qualified" transmission place near Algonquin,
> IL? Have left a message for Manny already.
>
> Unfortunately it's too late here in Illinois to actually talk to anyone.
> Talking to Allstate now and will be getting a tow to one of the local trans
> shops. Whether or not they are "qualified" is another story.
> --
> Jared & Stefanie Kohl
> Rappahannock County, VA
> 1973 Painted Desert "Onslow"
>
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David isn't the man he was since he lost his wife! It effects the way you treat life!

Regards,
Rob M.
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USAussie - Downunder
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USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808


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Already talked to him. Either he was tired and I woke him up when i called at 8am or he was in a surley mood. He gave me a shop
recomendation but its pretty far from here.

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On Thu, Jun 22, 2017 at 9:03, Jim Kanomata

See if Dave Marciando can do (815 ) 695-5084
He does great work and he might have a spare sitting there. tell him Jim K
refered you. 0

On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 10:00 PM, Jared & Stefanie Kohl <

> Anyone know of the nearest "qualified" transmission place near Algonquin,
> IL? Have left a message for Manny already.
>
> Unfortunately it's too late here in Illinois to actually talk to anyone.
> Talking to Allstate now and will be getting a tow to one of the local trans
> shops. Whether or not they are "qualified" is another story.
> --
> Jared & Stefanie Kohl
> Rappahannock County, VA
> 1973 Painted Desert "Onslow"
>
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I didn't know that. I know I'd be a mess too. Do you think he'd be open to letting us use his driveway? Maybe if someone that knows him called rather than some Joe schmoe from Virginia.

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David isn't the man he was since he lost his wife! It effects the way you treat life!

Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
USA '77 Kingsley - TZE 267V100808

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To: jimkanomata; gmclist
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Already talked to him. Either he was tired and I woke him up when i called at 8am or he was in a surley mood. He gave me a shop
recomendation but its pretty far from here.

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On Thu, Jun 22, 2017 at 9:03, Jim Kanomata

See if Dave Marciando can do (815 ) 695-5084
He does great work and he might have a spare sitting there. tell him Jim K
refered you. 0

On Wed, Jun 21, 2017 at 10:00 PM, Jared & Stefanie Kohl <

> Anyone know of the nearest "qualified" transmission place near Algonquin,
> IL? Have left a message for Manny already.
>
> Unfortunately it's too late here in Illinois to actually talk to anyone.
> Talking to Allstate now and will be getting a tow to one of the local trans
> shops. Whether or not they are "qualified" is another story.
> --
> Jared & Stefanie Kohl
> Rappahannock County, VA
> 1973 Painted Desert "Onslow"
>
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Jared,

The use of a gantry in the cockpit is the best way to R&R the
transmission. But it's not mandatory: You use a 4x4 or other such beam
across the hatch opening, with 2 long eye bolts to support the rear of the
engine. There are 3/8"-16 tapped holes in the rear of each cylinder head
through which you can insert bolts through the eyes of the bolts. The
transmission can then be removed using a transmission jack. I helped Eric
Tanner do one at Bean Station a few years back. Not really a lot more
difficult than with the gantry and hoists.

Remember, you DO NOT want to remove the final drive -- just unbolt it from
the transmission. WIth the rear transmission mount unbolted from and
loosened (only) at the rear cross member, it will tilt to the rear. After
unbolted from the engine, the transmission can be moved to the rear to
disengage from the engine and the final drive with clearance to lower
straight down. Wire the torque converter (through the round right side
dust port) so it can't slide off of the input shaft.

​With these hints, you MAY be able to get an independent shop to do the
R&R. If they won't accept hints, it may be the wrong shop.

Dave Marchiando is a great guy, but not very out-going, especially since he
lost his wife.​

Ken H.

> I have a line on a replacement transmission. Just need a place to get the
> coach towed to. No one local (Inc the damn transmission shops) are
> answering any phones.
>
> Trying to line up everything before calling Allstate again to get towed.
> ​...
>
 
Dave has volunteered the use of his driveway but another former GMCer that now lives in Arizona still has family nearby that has a shop/hookups/place to work. Fingers crossed on that one since its only 10 miles from here. Dave is 75 miles.

And you and I are in a select group. I too helped Eric remove and replace the transmission you helped remove and replace all those years ago.

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Jared,

The use of a gantry in the cockpit is the best way to R&R the
transmission. But it's not mandatory: You use a 4x4 or other such beam
across the hatch opening, with 2 long eye bolts to support the rear of the
engine. There are 3/8"-16 tapped holes in the rear of each cylinder head
through which you can insert bolts through the eyes of the bolts. The
transmission can then be removed using a transmission jack. I helped Eric
Tanner do one at Bean Station a few years back. Not really a lot more
difficult than with the gantry and hoists.

Remember, you DO NOT want to remove the final drive -- just unbolt it from
the transmission. WIth the rear transmission mount unbolted from and
loosened (only) at the rear cross member, it will tilt to the rear. After
unbolted from the engine, the transmission can be moved to the rear to
disengage from the engine and the final drive with clearance to lower
straight down. Wire the torque converter (through the round right side
dust port) so it can't slide off of the input shaft.

​With these hints, you MAY be able to get an independent shop to do the
R&R. If they won't accept hints, it may be the wrong shop.

Dave Marchiando is a great guy, but not very out-going, especially since he
lost his wife.​

Ken H.

> I have a line on a replacement transmission. Just need a place to get the
> coach towed to. No one local (Inc the damn transmission shops) are
> answering any phones.
>
> Trying to line up everything before calling Allstate again to get towed.
> ​...
>
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Ok. So we have a "solution." Still waiting on a tow as all the tow companies are refusing to tow us since Allstate's reimbursement rates are too low. We have a location to do the work and Ken Burton has graciously accepted my plea for assistance. We are going to Iowa tomorrow to pick up a Manny tranny that hasn't been installed yet and will order a new one from Manny to replace that one.

The main work will take place on Monday when Ken can come but anyone who is able and willing to help will not be turned away.

The address where we'll be doing the work is 41W169 Plank Rd Elgin, IL

My cell is two oh two 4 eight 9 77 five four.

Thanks for the assistance.

Jared
 
Your in great hands with Ken. It is no wonder that he received the prestigious Caring Spirit award at a GMCMI convention some time back. That award is only given for outstanding service to other GMC members. It has rarely been given out.

I hope that you can get someone to help Ken.

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO

>
> Ok. So we have a "solution." Still waiting on a tow as all the tow companies are refusing to tow us since Allstate's reimbursement rates are too low. We have a location to do the work and Ken Burton has graciously accepted my plea for assistance. We are going to Iowa tomorrow to pick up a Manny tranny that hasn't been installed yet and will order a new one from Manny to replace that one.
>
> The main work will take place on Monday when Ken can come but anyone who is able and willing to help will not be turned away.
>
> The address where we'll be doing the work is 41W169 Plank Rd Elgin, IL
>
> My cell is two oh two 4 eight 9 77 five four.
>
> Thanks for the assistance.
>
> Jared
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I foresee doing 95% of the work. Ken is there to make sure I don't royally screw something up.

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Your in great hands with Ken. It is no wonder that he received the prestigious Caring Spirit award at a GMCMI convention some time back. That award is only given for outstanding service to other GMC members. It has rarely been given out.

I hope that you can get someone to help Ken.

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO

>
> Ok. So we have a "solution." Still waiting on a tow as all the tow companies are refusing to tow us since Allstate's reimbursement rates are too low. We have a location to do the work and Ken Burton has graciously accepted my plea for assistance. We are going to Iowa tomorrow to pick up a Manny tranny that hasn't been installed yet and will order a new one from Manny to replace that one.
>
> The main work will take place on Monday when Ken can come but anyone who is able and willing to help will not be turned away.
>
> The address where we'll be doing the work is 41W169 Plank Rd Elgin, IL
>
> My cell is two oh two 4 eight 9 77 five four.
>
> Thanks for the assistance.
>
> Jared
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If you are working with Ken Burton, bring your loud voice. :)

But this is one of those jobs that benefits from a guy on the inside and a
guy on the outside, and then a guy on the jack and a guy on the wrench.

Rick "good luck" Denney

> I foresee doing 95% of the work. Ken is there to make sure I don't royally
> screw something up.
>
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>
> On Thu, Jun 22, 2017 at 12:06, Emery Stora

> Your in great hands with Ken. It is no wonder that he received the
> prestigious Caring Spirit award at a GMCMI convention some time back. That
> award is only given for outstanding service to other GMC members. It has
> rarely been given out.
>
> I hope that you can get someone to help Ken.
>
> Emery Stora
> 77 Kingsley
> Frederick, CO
>
> > On Jun 22, 2017, at 10:52 AM, Jared Kohl
> > Ok. So we have a "solution." Still waiting on a tow as all the tow
> companies are refusing to tow us since Allstate's reimbursement rates are
> too low. We have a location to do the work and Ken Burton has graciously
> accepted my plea for assistance. We are going to Iowa tomorrow to pick up a
> Manny tranny that hasn't been installed yet and will order a new one from
> Manny to replace that one.
> >
> > The main work will take place on Monday when Ken can come but anyone who
> is able and willing to help will not be turned away.
> >
> > The address where we'll be doing the work is 41W169 Plank Rd Elgin, IL
> >
> > My cell is two oh two 4 eight 9 77 five four.
> >
> > Thanks for the assistance.
> >
> > Jared
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Jared, Happy to see how this is progressing. The GMC Gang is a great bunch. Wish I could help.
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Eastern Pennslyvania
1968 Chevrolet C20 396 Camper Special
1969 Chevrolet C20 Camper Special
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Good luck getting the nearby location. Sorry I told you stuff you already
knew; I'd forgotten your involvement with Eric at BS.

Ken H.

> Dave has volunteered the use of his driveway but another former GMCer that
> now lives in Arizona still has family nearby that has a shop/hookups/place
> to work. Fingers crossed on that one since its only 10 miles from here.
> Dave is 75 miles.
>
> And you and I are in a select group. I too helped Eric remove and replace
> the transmission you helped remove and replace all those years ago.
>
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> On Thu, Jun 22, 2017 at 9:45, Ken Henderson

> Jared,
>
> The use of a gantry in the cockpit is the best way to R&R the
> transmission. But it's not mandatory: You use a 4x4 or other such beam
> across the hatch opening, with 2 long eye bolts to support the rear of the
> engine. There are 3/8"-16 tapped holes in the rear of each cylinder head
> through which you can insert bolts through the eyes of the bolts. The
> transmission can then be removed using a transmission jack. I helped Eric
> Tanner do one at Bean Station a few years back. Not really a lot more
> difficult than with the gantry and hoists.
>
> Remember, you DO NOT want to remove the final drive -- just unbolt it from
> the transmission. WIth the rear transmission mount unbolted from and
> loosened (only) at the rear cross member, it will tilt to the rear. After
> unbolted from the engine, the transmission can be moved to the rear to
> disengage from the engine and the final drive with clearance to lower
> straight down. Wire the torque converter (through the round right side
> dust port) so it can't slide off of the input shaft.
>
> ​With these hints, you MAY be able to get an independent shop to do the
> R&R. If they won't accept hints, it may be the wrong shop.
>
> Dave Marchiando is a great guy, but not very out-going, especially since he
> lost his wife.​
>
> Ken H.
>
>
> On Thu, Jun 22, 2017 at 10:17 AM, Jared Kohl

>
> > I have a line on a replacement transmission. Just need a place to get the
> > coach towed to. No one local (Inc the damn transmission shops) are
> > answering any phones.
> >
> > Trying to line up everything before calling Allstate again to get towed.
> > ​...
> >
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> Ok. So we have a "solution." Still waiting on a tow as all the tow companies are refusing to tow us since Allstate's reimbursement rates are too
> low. We have a location to do the work and Ken Burton has graciously accepted my plea for assistance. We are going to Iowa tomorrow to pick up a
> Manny tranny that hasn't been installed yet and will order a new one from Manny to replace that one.
>
> The main work will take place on Monday when Ken can come but anyone who is able and willing to help will not be turned away.
>
> The address where we'll be doing the work is 41W169 Plank Rd Elgin, IL
>
> My cell is two oh two 4 eight 9 77 five four.
>
> Thanks for the assistance.
>
> Jared

If you can not get it towed, do not worry about it. I'll bring a tow rope and drag it 10 miles with my pickup. That assumes that the engine still
runs and you have brakes on the coach.

Just let me know before I leave so I remember to bring the nylon strap and also bring my PU instead on my Blazer. We can move it.
--
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
 
And, contact Allstate instanter for a full refund of your membership charge. List the companies which refused to tow and tell Allstate you are due a
refund since their agents wouldn't tow thereby making the 'coverage' a simple scam for your money. Be [politely furious, and speak to the home
office, not the gerbils at the towing company.

--johnny
--
76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
"I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell" - ol Andy, paraphrased
 
What a wonderful group GMCers are!

Jared, just remember, this will make the trips story all the better in retelling down the years :)

Good luck

Pete
--
Cary, NC

No Coach yet but likely center kitchen, dry side bath Royale, 78, 403, hopefully with good original white Imron paint.
 
I've not had the pleasure of attending BS yet. The transmission I helped Eric remove last year in his driveway was the one you helped install at BS all those years ago.

Jared

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On Thu, Jun 22, 2017 at 16:17, Ken Henderson

Good luck getting the nearby location. Sorry I told you stuff you already knew; I'd forgotten your involvement with Eric at BS.

Ken H.

Dave has volunteered the use of his driveway but another former GMCer that now lives in Arizona still has family nearby that has a shop/hookups/place to work. Fingers crossed on that one since its only 10 miles from here. Dave is 75 miles.

And you and I are in a select group. I too helped Eric remove and replace the transmission you helped remove and replace all those years ago.

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On Thu, Jun 22, 2017 at 9:45, Ken Henderson

Jared,

The use of a gantry in the cockpit is the best way to R&R the
transmission. But it's not mandatory: You use a 4x4 or other such beam
across the hatch opening, with 2 long eye bolts to support the rear of the
engine. There are 3/8"-16 tapped holes in the rear of each cylinder head
through which you can insert bolts through the eyes of the bolts. The
transmission can then be removed using a transmission jack. I helped Eric
Tanner do one at Bean Station a few years back. Not really a lot more
difficult than with the gantry and hoists.

Remember, you DO NOT want to remove the final drive -- just unbolt it from
the transmission. WIth the rear transmission mount unbolted from and
loosened (only) at the rear cross member, it will tilt to the rear. After
unbolted from the engine, the transmission can be moved to the rear to
disengage from the engine and the final drive with clearance to lower
straight down. Wire the torque converter (through the round right side
dust port) so it can't slide off of the input shaft.

​With these hints, you MAY be able to get an independent shop to do the
R&R. If they won't accept hints, it may be the wrong shop.

Dave Marchiando is a great guy, but not very out-going, especially since he
lost his wife.​

Ken H.

> I have a line on a replacement transmission. Just need a place to get the
> coach towed to. No one local (Inc the damn transmission shops) are
> answering any phones.
>
> Trying to line up everything before calling Allstate again to get towed.
> ​...
>
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