This has been opened as a new thread to keep it from getting lost.
> > First is where the band connects to the external terminal. This can be repaired with normal soldering techniques.
> >
> > Matt
>
> Would someone be able to go into a little more detail on how to fix this problem by soldering? What are these normal soldering techniques?
>
> Someone else suggested drilling out the old connector and replacing it with a bolt - I will try that method if I can't figure out the soldering
> technique.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Damien
Damien,
First - Welcome to the group, family, cult, asylum....
Next, if you read the 5 year old post completely, you would realize that the referred to repair was not effective in the long term. That is why I
later chose to replace the actual sensors on the fuel pick-ups.
As to the soldering technique used, I have done a lot of challenging work and have some tools that would seam strange. Like temperature controlled
soldering irons and clamp on heat sinks. Though the patch at the conductor band to the through fastener was successful, the overall repair was not.
This was the result of the degradation of the nichrome to conductor junction. There were also problems with the wiper to ground and the combination
of those caused me to admit defeat.
At the time I tried all this, I had already had the tanks down three times. I suggest you not follow this path unless you can take being defeated in
stride. If you should like to know more or have questions, I can be reached directly at matt7323tze at gmail dot com. I may be slow to respond in
the next few weeks as the international is only part of our fall plan.
The replacement sending units are available. Those that I saw were not from Applied and had some minor (truly minor) installation issues (like the
draw and vent reversed -iirc).
I have been told that there is a shop somewhere that will rebuild sending units, but I was done and know nothing more about that.
Now, Damien, you found your way here and that is a very good thing. But, before long please do both us and yourself a big favor (and you already have
a great start). Fill in the rest of the sigfile with your real name, a bit more about the coach (you did say it is a 73, but 23 or 26 and what mods
that might matter?) and a geographic reference. That last is so if you need help, other owners that might choose to will know if he is in striking
range. And yes, this happens a lot in this community.
About this community, it is probably not like anything else that you have known. These are helping and supportive people that are very rare in
today's world. We are all interested in you getting to enjoy your coach as much as we know you can. There are also people that write here that have
several hundred thousand miles and many decades of experience dealing with these old girls and their issues. They will be glad to be as much help as
they can.
I suggest that you look up local chapters and get to know other owners. We are an amazing family. Not to mention the up coming International in
Amana IA (Next week), the major gatherings can provide you with more experience bases information (while you are standing there trying to close your
mouth), than you might ever suspect. A friend that I introduced to the group likened it to trying to get a drink from a fire hose.
As this community reminds me so much of that of the watermen that are my world, I have chosen to welcome all that show up here as they might be
welcomes there. So,
May the Good Lord bless this coach and all those that set forth within her.
Welcome Damien,
Matt
--
Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
> > First is where the band connects to the external terminal. This can be repaired with normal soldering techniques.
> >
> > Matt
>
> Would someone be able to go into a little more detail on how to fix this problem by soldering? What are these normal soldering techniques?
>
> Someone else suggested drilling out the old connector and replacing it with a bolt - I will try that method if I can't figure out the soldering
> technique.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Damien
Damien,
First - Welcome to the group, family, cult, asylum....
Next, if you read the 5 year old post completely, you would realize that the referred to repair was not effective in the long term. That is why I
later chose to replace the actual sensors on the fuel pick-ups.
As to the soldering technique used, I have done a lot of challenging work and have some tools that would seam strange. Like temperature controlled
soldering irons and clamp on heat sinks. Though the patch at the conductor band to the through fastener was successful, the overall repair was not.
This was the result of the degradation of the nichrome to conductor junction. There were also problems with the wiper to ground and the combination
of those caused me to admit defeat.
At the time I tried all this, I had already had the tanks down three times. I suggest you not follow this path unless you can take being defeated in
stride. If you should like to know more or have questions, I can be reached directly at matt7323tze at gmail dot com. I may be slow to respond in
the next few weeks as the international is only part of our fall plan.
The replacement sending units are available. Those that I saw were not from Applied and had some minor (truly minor) installation issues (like the
draw and vent reversed -iirc).
I have been told that there is a shop somewhere that will rebuild sending units, but I was done and know nothing more about that.
Now, Damien, you found your way here and that is a very good thing. But, before long please do both us and yourself a big favor (and you already have
a great start). Fill in the rest of the sigfile with your real name, a bit more about the coach (you did say it is a 73, but 23 or 26 and what mods
that might matter?) and a geographic reference. That last is so if you need help, other owners that might choose to will know if he is in striking
range. And yes, this happens a lot in this community.
About this community, it is probably not like anything else that you have known. These are helping and supportive people that are very rare in
today's world. We are all interested in you getting to enjoy your coach as much as we know you can. There are also people that write here that have
several hundred thousand miles and many decades of experience dealing with these old girls and their issues. They will be glad to be as much help as
they can.
I suggest that you look up local chapters and get to know other owners. We are an amazing family. Not to mention the up coming International in
Amana IA (Next week), the major gatherings can provide you with more experience bases information (while you are standing there trying to close your
mouth), than you might ever suspect. A friend that I introduced to the group likened it to trying to get a drink from a fire hose.
As this community reminds me so much of that of the watermen that are my world, I have chosen to welcome all that show up here as they might be
welcomes there. So,
May the Good Lord bless this coach and all those that set forth within her.
Welcome Damien,
Matt
--
Matt & Mary Colie - '73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
