Golby Fuel tank senders

[gary j zingle]

Some of you might remember that I put my fuel tanks in
a couple of months ago. Thought I should be O.K.
The tanks were in excellent shape, replaced all hoses,
clamps etc. Neither sending units were functioning so
they were replaced with new ones from Golbys.
New GM rubber O rings were used and new GM lock rings.
>
Completed this work almost 2 months ago and when I fueled
up gas was obviously spilling onto the ground from the
top of the rear tank.
>
Today I pulled the offending tank. I found a trail of dust
that clearly showed that the leak was from the sending
unit. When I removed the sending unit it was clear that
the O ring had not sealed, although the O ring was well
centered. These O rings with the tabs to hold them
centered are nice.
>
Had given up finding the problem (I hate that when I
give up and start to put something back together without
finding the source of the problem).
>
During reassembly I found that the sending unit could
shift off center. Compared the new sending unit to the
GM version. The GM version uses a light steel sheet
(about 16 gauge) to seal against the tank. This sheet
has a ring formed that looks like it would be good at
preventing the O ring from shifting. The Golby unit uses
a thicker steel plate (about 12 gauge or 1/8" thick) to
seal against the tank. It has no formed ring. Therefore
the O ring only has the formed depression in the tank
to help it stay centered.
>
No problem with the O ring. It had stayed centered.
The problem was with the sending unit. It didn't have
to stay centered. The formed ring on the GM sending unit
would have not only kept the O ring from shifting,
but would have also served to keep the sending unit
centered.
>
Once the Golby sending unit was installed using special
care to keep it centered. I plugged all the lines and tested
the seal with the tank upside down and some gas in it.
>
No leak!
>
Put the tank back in and filled the tanks as full as possible.
>
No leak!
>
Success at last! It only took me 2 months
>
Arch if I remember correctly you used the Golbys sending
units as well. If you haven't found your problem I suggest
you might want to check this out.
>
Anyhow with the fuel tank problem behind me, (before noon ! )
I was able to move onto more mission critical issues like
installing the light in the fridge . Got to be able to get a beer
after dark without waking my son =

>
PS - As a side issue, if the land speed record team needs
a fuel tank re and re man for the pit crew I think should apply.
It doesn't take me long to do this anymore!
>
PPS - Another side issue. I took the drive to gas up today.
Haven't driven the old girl in close to 2 months. I have to make
a point of driving the coach at least once a month. The enjoyment
of using it exceeds any bad feeling I might get when something
does not go as planned the first time.
>
Regards
>
>
Gary Zingle
1973 GMC 26 foot
Enjoying another beautiful day in Edmonton

 

[brent covey]

Ed wrote;

>I had Golby's senders put in my coach..... the gas was
>running under the coach and down the driveway of the station.
>
>CAUTION, BEWARE WHEN INSTALLING NEW SENSORS, CHECK FOR LEAKS WHEN FILLING
UP.

Gasoline leaks in any vehicle are COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE, imho.

Thats a red light emergency- Find a better solution, just repositioning the
parts is a bad idea. Not much margin to cover any
deterioration/corrosion/deformation/impacts.

The seal should be positvely retained so there is absolutely zero chance it
will be the weak link that causes failure.

Surely we can find a better way to make the Golby sender work than by guess
or by golly. I'd feel awful if a GMC and or GMC owner was lost for a 50 cent
part like a seal. Tech guys, better re-engineer this one!

Brent Covey

 

[travis martin]

AMEN! I don't know what you guys paid for those, but whatever it is, chalk
it up to experience and buy the right ones. Please! I've gotten fond of your
posts.

Travis

- -----Original Message-----
From: Brent Covey
To: gmcmotorhome
Date: Monday, August 30, 1999 8:27 AM
Subject: Re: GMC: Golby Fuel tank senders

>
>Ed wrote;
>
>
>>I had Golby's senders put in my coach..... the gas was
>>running under the coach and down the driveway of the station.
>>
>>CAUTION, BEWARE WHEN INSTALLING NEW SENSORS, CHECK FOR LEAKS WHEN FILLING
>UP.
>
>Gasoline leaks in any vehicle are COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE, imho.
>
>Thats a red light emergency- Find a better solution, just repositioning the
>parts is a bad idea. Not much margin to cover any
>deterioration/corrosion/deformation/impacts.
>
>The seal should be positvely retained so there is absolutely zero chance it
>will be the weak link that causes failure.
>
>Surely we can find a better way to make the Golby sender work than by guess
>or by golly. I'd feel awful if a GMC and or GMC owner was lost for a 50
cent
>part like a seal. Tech guys, better re-engineer this one!
>
>Brent Covey
>
>
>

 

[henderson]

> Subject: Re: GMC: Golby Fuel tank senders
> Gary
> Thank you! I thought from the moment I got the Golby units that I had
> been suckered. I did not like them. Then when the gas started pouring
> out of the tank----well I was more convinced. Then when Cinnabar's news
> letter came last week and it said the new senders were self centering--
> well it was another nail in the coffin. Now with your mail I just want to
> hit somebody (not politically correct---I know). Well, maybe with the net
> we can get some of this junk off the market. Battery trays that only let
> you see one battery and flat senders----what can I say. Hang in there
> folks----only we can save ourselves. Without the net we would not have
> known that others were in the same boat.
> Take Care
> Arch 76 GB IL

Arch/Gary:
I had the same reaction when I changed out the sending units on my tanks. Only
I was thinking of more than just hitting someone when told by Golby they wouldn't
take back the sending units I'd just purchased from them! Even though the design
is not correct for this application. They told me not to worry, that it would work
just fine! Ha! (to the sound of the cash register...)
My coach currently still has the Golby units on it, and I keep my fingers crossed
that it stays OK for a while, as the Cinnabar units cost quite a bit more than
Golby units.
Must be that critical ring in the seal sheet that makes them so expensive!! ^_~

Anyway, I plan on changing these out when I save up some $$. I just really hate to
pay twice for something! As far as I see it, Golby has lost my business for good,
and I'll return those Golby units sometime when I'm driving by their place. Maybe
they won't be open...won't make any difference to me!!

Tom Henderson - Houston
'76 Birchaven
http://www.members.tripod.com/gmc76

 

[wayne newland]

Guys

Golby people will probably be at GMCI Convention. Maybe they should hear from you in
person. I know that I will be buying from Cinnabar on this item, when I drop my tanks
this winter.

Thanks to everybody for the heads-up. I have noted my cross-referance book.

Wayne Newland F9300 75 Palm Beach

> > Subject: Re: GMC: Golby Fuel tank senders
> > Gary
> > Thank you! I thought from the moment I got the Golby units that I had
> > been suckered. I did not like them. Then when the gas started pouring
> > out of the tank----well I was more convinced. Then when Cinnabar's news
> > letter came last week and it said the new senders were self centering--
> > well it was another nail in the coffin. Now with your mail I just want to
> > hit somebody (not politically correct---I know). Well, maybe with the net
> > we can get some of this junk off the market. Battery trays that only let
> > you see one battery and flat senders----what can I say. Hang in there
> > folks----only we can save ourselves. Without the net we would not have
> > known that others were in the same boat.
> > Take Care
> > Arch 76 GB IL
>
> Arch/Gary:
> I had the same reaction when I changed out the sending units on my tanks. Only
> I was thinking of more than just hitting someone when told by Golby they wouldn't
> take back the sending units I'd just purchased from them! Even though the design
> is not correct for this application. They told me not to worry, that it would work
> just fine! Ha! (to the sound of the cash register...)
> My coach currently still has the Golby units on it, and I keep my fingers crossed
> that it stays OK for a while, as the Cinnabar units cost quite a bit more than
> Golby units.
> Must be that critical ring in the seal sheet that makes them so expensive!! ^_~
>
> Anyway, I plan on changing these out when I save up some $$. I just really hate to
> pay twice for something! As far as I see it, Golby has lost my business for good,
> and I'll return those Golby units sometime when I'm driving by their place. Maybe
> they won't be open...won't make any difference to me!!
>
> Tom Henderson - Houston
> '76 Birchaven
> http://www.members.tripod.com/gmc76

 

[bartz paul]

Wayne:

I hate to disappoint you. However, I've missed two GMCMI conventions since
Myrtle Beach in Mar 1995 and I only recall seeing Golby at the Titusville FL
one, in Mar of 1996.

Odds don't look good!

Paul Bartz

From: Wayne Newland
Sent: 8/30/99 10:19 PM
Subject: Re: GMC: Golby Fuel tank senders

Golby people will probably be at GMCI Convention. Maybe they should
hear from you in
person. I know that I will be buying from Cinnabar on this item, when I
drop my tanks
this winter.

Thanks to everybody for the heads-up. I have noted my cross-referance
book.

Wayne Newland F9300 75 Palm Beach

> > Subject: Re: GMC: Golby Fuel tank senders
> > Gary
> > Thank you! I thought from the moment I got the Golby units that I
had
> > been suckered. I did not like them. Then when the gas started
pouring
> > out of the tank----well I was more convinced. Then when Cinnabar's
news
> > letter came last week and it said the new senders were self
centering--
> > well it was another nail in the coffin. Now with your mail I just
want to
> > hit somebody (not politically correct---I know). Well, maybe with
the net
> > we can get some of this junk off the market. Battery trays that only
let
> > you see one battery and flat senders----what can I say. Hang in
there
> > folks----only we can save ourselves. Without the net we would not
have
> > known that others were in the same boat.
> > Take Care
> > Arch 76 GB IL
>
> Arch/Gary:
> I had the same reaction when I changed out the sending units on my
tanks. Only
> I was thinking of more than just hitting someone when told by Golby
they wouldn't
> take back the sending units I'd just purchased from them! Even though
the design
> is not correct for this application. They told me not to worry, that
it would work
> just fine! Ha! (to the sound of the cash register...)
> My coach currently still has the Golby units on it, and I keep my
fingers crossed
> that it stays OK for a while, as the Cinnabar units cost quite a bit
more than
> Golby units.
> Must be that critical ring in the seal sheet that makes them so
expensive!! ^_~
>
> Anyway, I plan on changing these out when I save up some $$. I just
really hate to
> pay twice for something! As far as I see it, Golby has lost my
business for good,
> and I'll return those Golby units sometime when I'm driving by their
place. Maybe
> they won't be open...won't make any difference to me!!
>
> Tom Henderson - Houston
> '76 Birchaven
> http://www.members.tripod.com/gmc76

 

[wayne newland]

Paul

Someone from Golby was at Marion, NC.

Wayne

> Wayne:
>
> I hate to disappoint you. However, I've missed two GMCMI conventions since
> Myrtle Beach in Mar 1995 and I only recall seeing Golby at the Titusville FL
> one, in Mar of 1996.
>
> Odds don't look good!
>
> Paul Bartz
>
> From: Wayne Newland
> Sent: 8/30/99 10:19 PM
> Subject: Re: GMC: Golby Fuel tank senders
>
> Golby people will probably be at GMCI Convention. Maybe they should
> hear from you in
> person. I know that I will be buying from Cinnabar on this item, when I
> drop my tanks
> this winter.
>
> Thanks to everybody for the heads-up. I have noted my cross-referance
> book.
>
> Wayne Newland F9300 75 Palm Beach
>

>
> > > Subject: Re: GMC: Golby Fuel tank senders
> > > Gary
> > > Thank you! I thought from the moment I got the Golby units that I
> had
> > > been suckered. I did not like them. Then when the gas started
> pouring
> > > out of the tank----well I was more convinced. Then when Cinnabar's
> news
> > > letter came last week and it said the new senders were self
> centering--
> > > well it was another nail in the coffin. Now with your mail I just
> want to
> > > hit somebody (not politically correct---I know). Well, maybe with
> the net
> > > we can get some of this junk off the market. Battery trays that only
> let
> > > you see one battery and flat senders----what can I say. Hang in
> there
> > > folks----only we can save ourselves. Without the net we would not
> have
> > > known that others were in the same boat.
> > > Take Care
> > > Arch 76 GB IL
> >
> > Arch/Gary:
> > I had the same reaction when I changed out the sending units on my
> tanks. Only
> > I was thinking of more than just hitting someone when told by Golby
> they wouldn't
> > take back the sending units I'd just purchased from them! Even though
> the design
> > is not correct for this application. They told me not to worry, that
> it would work
> > just fine! Ha! (to the sound of the cash register...)
> > My coach currently still has the Golby units on it, and I keep my
> fingers crossed
> > that it stays OK for a while, as the Cinnabar units cost quite a bit
> more than
> > Golby units.
> > Must be that critical ring in the seal sheet that makes them so
> expensive!! ^_~
> >
> > Anyway, I plan on changing these out when I save up some $$. I just
> really hate to
> > pay twice for something! As far as I see it, Golby has lost my
> business for good,
> > and I'll return those Golby units sometime when I'm driving by their
> place. Maybe
> > they won't be open...won't make any difference to me!!
> >
> > Tom Henderson - Houston
> > '76 Birchaven
> > http://www.members.tripod.com/gmc76

 

[bartz paul]

Wayne:

I was there too, however I did not run into them?? Did they have a vendor
space and display anything?? I rode up and down that street on my bike at
least twice a day and never noticed them??

You don't mean Zeb Frady, do you??

Paul Bartz

From: Wayne Newland
Sent: 8/30/99 11:16 PM
Subject: Re: GMC: Golby Fuel tank senders

Paul

Someone from Golby was at Marion, NC.

Wayne

> Wayne:
>
> I hate to disappoint you. However, I've missed two GMCMI conventions
since
> Myrtle Beach in Mar 1995 and I only recall seeing Golby at the
Titusville FL
> one, in Mar of 1996.
>
> Odds don't look good!
>
> Paul Bartz
>
> From: Wayne Newland
> Sent: 8/30/99 10:19 PM
> Subject: Re: GMC: Golby Fuel tank senders
>
> Golby people will probably be at GMCI Convention. Maybe they should
> hear from you in
> person. I know that I will be buying from Cinnabar on this item, when
I
> drop my tanks
> this winter.
>
> Thanks to everybody for the heads-up. I have noted my cross-referance
> book.
>
> Wayne Newland F9300 75 Palm Beach
>

>
> > > Subject: Re: GMC: Golby Fuel tank senders
> > > Gary
> > > Thank you! I thought from the moment I got the Golby units that I
> had
> > > been suckered. I did not like them. Then when the gas started
> pouring
> > > out of the tank----well I was more convinced. Then when Cinnabar's
> news
> > > letter came last week and it said the new senders were self
> centering--
> > > well it was another nail in the coffin. Now with your mail I just
> want to
> > > hit somebody (not politically correct---I know). Well, maybe with
> the net
> > > we can get some of this junk off the market. Battery trays that
only
> let
> > > you see one battery and flat senders----what can I say. Hang in
> there
> > > folks----only we can save ourselves. Without the net we would not
> have
> > > known that others were in the same boat.
> > > Take Care
> > > Arch 76 GB IL
> >
> > Arch/Gary:
> > I had the same reaction when I changed out the sending units on my
> tanks. Only
> > I was thinking of more than just hitting someone when told by Golby
> they wouldn't
> > take back the sending units I'd just purchased from them! Even
though
> the design
> > is not correct for this application. They told me not to worry,
that
> it would work
> > just fine! Ha! (to the sound of the cash register...)
> > My coach currently still has the Golby units on it, and I keep my
> fingers crossed
> > that it stays OK for a while, as the Cinnabar units cost quite a bit
> more than
> > Golby units.
> > Must be that critical ring in the seal sheet that makes them so
> expensive!! ^_~
> >
> > Anyway, I plan on changing these out when I save up some $$. I just
> really hate to
> > pay twice for something! As far as I see it, Golby has lost my
> business for good,
> > and I'll return those Golby units sometime when I'm driving by their
> place. Maybe
> > they won't be open...won't make any difference to me!!
> >
> > Tom Henderson - Houston
> > '76 Birchaven
> > http://www.members.tripod.com/gmc76

 

[wayne newland]

Paul

Yes, on vendor row. Came in on Monday, if I remember, complete with cut-aways
.

Wayne

> Wayne:
>
> I was there too, however I did not run into them?? Did they have a vendor
> space and display anything?? I rode up and down that street on my bike at
> least twice a day and never noticed them??
>
> You don't mean Zeb Frady, do you??
>
> Paul Bartz
>
> From: Wayne Newland
> Sent: 8/30/99 11:16 PM
> Subject: Re: GMC: Golby Fuel tank senders
>
> Paul
>
> Someone from Golby was at Marion, NC.
>
> Wayne
>

>
> > Wayne:
> >
> > I hate to disappoint you. However, I've missed two GMCMI conventions
> since
> > Myrtle Beach in Mar 1995 and I only recall seeing Golby at the
> Titusville FL
> > one, in Mar of 1996.
> >
> > Odds don't look good!
> >
> > Paul Bartz
> >
> > From: Wayne Newland
> > Sent: 8/30/99 10:19 PM
> > Subject: Re: GMC: Golby Fuel tank senders
> >
> > Golby people will probably be at GMCI Convention. Maybe they should
> > hear from you in
> > person. I know that I will be buying from Cinnabar on this item, when
> I
> > drop my tanks
> > this winter.
> >
> > Thanks to everybody for the heads-up. I have noted my cross-referance
> > book.
> >
> > Wayne Newland F9300 75 Palm Beach
> >

> >
> > > > Subject: Re: GMC: Golby Fuel tank senders
> > > > Gary
> > > > Thank you! I thought from the moment I got the Golby units that I
> > had
> > > > been suckered. I did not like them. Then when the gas started
> > pouring
> > > > out of the tank----well I was more convinced. Then when Cinnabar's
> > news
> > > > letter came last week and it said the new senders were self
> > centering--
> > > > well it was another nail in the coffin. Now with your mail I just
> > want to
> > > > hit somebody (not politically correct---I know). Well, maybe with
> > the net
> > > > we can get some of this junk off the market. Battery trays that
> only
> > let
> > > > you see one battery and flat senders----what can I say. Hang in
> > there
> > > > folks----only we can save ourselves. Without the net we would not
> > have
> > > > known that others were in the same boat.
> > > > Take Care
> > > > Arch 76 GB IL
> > >
> > > Arch/Gary:
> > > I had the same reaction when I changed out the sending units on my
> > tanks. Only
> > > I was thinking of more than just hitting someone when told by Golby
> > they wouldn't
> > > take back the sending units I'd just purchased from them! Even
> though
> > the design
> > > is not correct for this application. They told me not to worry,
> that
> > it would work
> > > just fine! Ha! (to the sound of the cash register...)
> > > My coach currently still has the Golby units on it, and I keep my
> > fingers crossed
> > > that it stays OK for a while, as the Cinnabar units cost quite a bit
> > more than
> > > Golby units.
> > > Must be that critical ring in the seal sheet that makes them so
> > expensive!! ^_~
> > >
> > > Anyway, I plan on changing these out when I save up some $$. I just
> > really hate to
> > > pay twice for something! As far as I see it, Golby has lost my
> > business for good,
> > > and I'll return those Golby units sometime when I'm driving by their
> > place. Maybe
> > > they won't be open...won't make any difference to me!!
> > >
> > > Tom Henderson - Houston
> > > '76 Birchaven
> > > http://www.members.tripod.com/gmc76

 

[blank]

Wayne,

Are you sure you're not confusing Caspro with Golby. Chuck Stoddard of
Caspro is the only vendor that I remember with cutaway parts. He drives a
blue and white 23 footer. I was at Marion until Thursday and I gotta' agree
with Paul - if Golby was there it was definitely a "stealth" presence.

Patrick

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Wayne Newland [mailto:wayne]
> Sent: Monday, August 30, 1999 11:52 PM
> To: gmcmotorhome
> Subject: Re: GMC: FW: Golby Fuel tank senders
>
>
> Paul
>
> Yes, on vendor row. Came in on Monday, if I remember,
> complete with cut-aways
> .
>
> Wayne
>
> > Wayne:
> >
> > I was there too, however I did not run into them?? Did
> they have a vendor
> > space and display anything?? I rode up and down that
> street on my bike at
> > least twice a day and never noticed them??
> >
> > You don't mean Zeb Frady, do you??
> >
> > Paul Bartz
> >
> > From: Wayne Newland
> > Sent: 8/30/99 11:16 PM
> > Subject: Re: GMC: Golby Fuel tank senders
> >
> > Paul
> >
> > Someone from Golby was at Marion, NC.
> >
> > Wayne
> >

> >
> > > Wayne:
> > >
> > > I hate to disappoint you. However, I've missed two GMCMI
> conventions
> > since
> > > Myrtle Beach in Mar 1995 and I only recall seeing Golby at the
> > Titusville FL
> > > one, in Mar of 1996.
> > >
> > > Odds don't look good!
> > >
> > > Paul Bartz
> > >
> > > From: Wayne Newland
> > > Sent: 8/30/99 10:19 PM
> > > Subject: Re: GMC: Golby Fuel tank senders
> > >
> > > Golby people will probably be at GMCI Convention. Maybe
> they should
> > > hear from you in
> > > person. I know that I will be buying from Cinnabar on
> this item, when
> > I
> > > drop my tanks
> > > this winter.
> > >
> > > Thanks to everybody for the heads-up. I have noted my
> cross-referance
> > > book.
> > >
> > > Wayne Newland F9300 75 Palm Beach
> > >

> > >
> > > > > Subject: Re: GMC: Golby Fuel tank senders
> > > > > Gary
> > > > > Thank you! I thought from the moment I got the Golby
> units that I
> > > had
> > > > > been suckered. I did not like them. Then when the gas started
> > > pouring
> > > > > out of the tank----well I was more convinced. Then
> when Cinnabar's
> > > news
> > > > > letter came last week and it said the new senders were self
> > > centering--
> > > > > well it was another nail in the coffin. Now with your
> mail I just
> > > want to
> > > > > hit somebody (not politically correct---I know).
> Well, maybe with
> > > the net
> > > > > we can get some of this junk off the market. Battery
> trays that
> > only
> > > let
> > > > > you see one battery and flat senders----what can I
> say. Hang in
> > > there
> > > > > folks----only we can save ourselves. Without the net
> we would not
> > > have
> > > > > known that others were in the same boat.
> > > > > Take Care
> > > > > Arch 76 GB IL
> > > >
> > > > Arch/Gary:
> > > > I had the same reaction when I changed out the sending
> units on my
> > > tanks. Only
> > > > I was thinking of more than just hitting someone when
> told by Golby
> > > they wouldn't
> > > > take back the sending units I'd just purchased from them! Even
> > though
> > > the design
> > > > is not correct for this application. They told me not to worry,
> > that
> > > it would work
> > > > just fine! Ha! (to the sound of the cash register...)
> > > > My coach currently still has the Golby units on it, and
> I keep my
> > > fingers crossed
> > > > that it stays OK for a while, as the Cinnabar units
> cost quite a bit
> > > more than
> > > > Golby units.
> > > > Must be that critical ring in the seal sheet that makes them so
> > > expensive!! ^_~
> > > >
> > > > Anyway, I plan on changing these out when I save up
> some $$. I just
> > > really hate to
> > > > pay twice for something! As far as I see it, Golby has lost my
> > > business for good,
> > > > and I'll return those Golby units sometime when I'm
> driving by their
> > > place. Maybe
> > > > they won't be open...won't make any difference to me!!
> > > >
> > > > Tom Henderson - Houston
> > > > '76 Birchaven
> > > > http://www.members.tripod.com/gmc76
>
>
>

 

[wayne newland]

Patrick

Yep, I made a mistake. Sorry to everybody.

Wayne

> Wayne,
>
> Are you sure you're not confusing Caspro with Golby. Chuck Stoddard of
> Caspro is the only vendor that I remember with cutaway parts. He drives a
> blue and white 23 footer. I was at Marion until Thursday and I gotta' agree
> with Paul - if Golby was there it was definitely a "stealth" presence.
>
> Patrick
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Wayne Newland [mailto:wayne]
> > Sent: Monday, August 30, 1999 11:52 PM
> > To: gmcmotorhome
> > Subject: Re: GMC: FW: Golby Fuel tank senders
> >
> >
> > Paul
> >
> > Yes, on vendor row. Came in on Monday, if I remember,
> > complete with cut-aways
> > .
> >
> > Wayne
> >
> > > Wayne:
> > >
> > > I was there too, however I did not run into them?? Did
> > they have a vendor
> > > space and display anything?? I rode up and down that
> > street on my bike at
> > > least twice a day and never noticed them??
> > >
> > > You don't mean Zeb Frady, do you??
> > >
> > > Paul Bartz
> > >
> > > From: Wayne Newland
> > > Sent: 8/30/99 11:16 PM
> > > Subject: Re: GMC: Golby Fuel tank senders
> > >
> > > Paul
> > >
> > > Someone from Golby was at Marion, NC.
> > >
> > > Wayne
> > >

> > >
> > > > Wayne:
> > > >
> > > > I hate to disappoint you. However, I've missed two GMCMI
> > conventions
> > > since
> > > > Myrtle Beach in Mar 1995 and I only recall seeing Golby at the
> > > Titusville FL
> > > > one, in Mar of 1996.
> > > >
> > > > Odds don't look good!
> > > >
> > > > Paul Bartz
> > > >
> > > > From: Wayne Newland
> > > > Sent: 8/30/99 10:19 PM
> > > > Subject: Re: GMC: Golby Fuel tank senders
> > > >
> > > > Golby people will probably be at GMCI Convention. Maybe
> > they should
> > > > hear from you in
> > > > person. I know that I will be buying from Cinnabar on
> > this item, when
> > > I
> > > > drop my tanks
> > > > this winter.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks to everybody for the heads-up. I have noted my
> > cross-referance
> > > > book.
> > > >
> > > > Wayne Newland F9300 75 Palm Beach
> > > >

> > > >
> > > > > > Subject: Re: GMC: Golby Fuel tank senders
> > > > > > Gary
> > > > > > Thank you! I thought from the moment I got the Golby
> > units that I
> > > > had
> > > > > > been suckered. I did not like them. Then when the gas started
> > > > pouring
> > > > > > out of the tank----well I was more convinced. Then
> > when Cinnabar's
> > > > news
> > > > > > letter came last week and it said the new senders were self
> > > > centering--
> > > > > > well it was another nail in the coffin. Now with your
> > mail I just
> > > > want to
> > > > > > hit somebody (not politically correct---I know).
> > Well, maybe with
> > > > the net
> > > > > > we can get some of this junk off the market. Battery
> > trays that
> > > only
> > > > let
> > > > > > you see one battery and flat senders----what can I
> > say. Hang in
> > > > there
> > > > > > folks----only we can save ourselves. Without the net
> > we would not
> > > > have
> > > > > > known that others were in the same boat.
> > > > > > Take Care
> > > > > > Arch 76 GB IL
> > > > >
> > > > > Arch/Gary:
> > > > > I had the same reaction when I changed out the sending
> > units on my
> > > > tanks. Only
> > > > > I was thinking of more than just hitting someone when
> > told by Golby
> > > > they wouldn't
> > > > > take back the sending units I'd just purchased from them! Even
> > > though
> > > > the design
> > > > > is not correct for this application. They told me not to worry,
> > > that
> > > > it would work
> > > > > just fine! Ha! (to the sound of the cash register...)
> > > > > My coach currently still has the Golby units on it, and
> > I keep my
> > > > fingers crossed
> > > > > that it stays OK for a while, as the Cinnabar units
> > cost quite a bit
> > > > more than
> > > > > Golby units.
> > > > > Must be that critical ring in the seal sheet that makes them so
> > > > expensive!! ^_~
> > > > >
> > > > > Anyway, I plan on changing these out when I save up
> > some $$. I just
> > > > really hate to
> > > > > pay twice for something! As far as I see it, Golby has lost my
> > > > business for good,
> > > > > and I'll return those Golby units sometime when I'm
> > driving by their
> > > > place. Maybe
> > > > > they won't be open...won't make any difference to me!!
> > > > >
> > > > > Tom Henderson - Houston
> > > > > '76 Birchaven
> > > > > http://www.members.tripod.com/gmc76
> >
> >
> >

 

[blank]

Wayne,

No problem - takes a man to admit it! Probably my turn next!

Patrick

>
> Patrick
>
> Yep, I made a mistake. Sorry to everybody.
>
> Wayne
>

>
> > Wayne,
> >
> > Are you sure you're not confusing Caspro with Golby. Chuck
> > Stoddard of Caspro is the only vendor that I remember with
> > cutaway parts. He drives a blue and white 23 footer. I
> > was at Marion until Thursday and I gotta' agree with Paul -
> > if Golby was there it was definitely a "stealth" presence.
> >
> > Patrick

 

[kara m kosier]

After all the discussion about the Golby Fuel tank senders, I decided
to add my two cents worth.

If any of you are going to the GMCMI convention in Forest City, please
feel free to look us up. We would be more than happy to tell you our
less than happy experience with Mr. Golby. It is too long a story to take
up space here, but we will NEVER do business there again.

Kara Kosier
77 EII

- ----- Original Message -----
From: Bartz, Paul
To:
Sent: Monday, August 30, 1999 11:12 PM
Subject: RE: GMC: Golby Fuel tank senders

> Wayne:
>
> I hate to disappoint you. However, I've missed two GMCMI conventions
since
> Myrtle Beach in Mar 1995 and I only recall seeing Golby at the Titusville
FL
> one, in Mar of 1996.
>
> Odds don't look good!
>
> Paul Bartz
>
> From: Wayne Newland
> Sent: 8/30/99 10:19 PM
> Subject: Re: GMC: Golby Fuel tank senders
>
> Golby people will probably be at GMCI Convention. Maybe they should
> hear from you in
> person. I know that I will be buying from Cinnabar on this item, when I
> drop my tanks
> this winter.
>
> Thanks to everybody for the heads-up. I have noted my cross-referance
> book.
>
> Wayne Newland F9300 75 Palm Beach
>

>
> > > Subject: Re: GMC: Golby Fuel tank senders
> > > Gary
> > > Thank you! I thought from the moment I got the Golby units that I
> had
> > > been suckered. I did not like them. Then when the gas started
> pouring
> > > out of the tank----well I was more convinced. Then when Cinnabar's
> news
> > > letter came last week and it said the new senders were self
> centering--
> > > well it was another nail in the coffin. Now with your mail I just
> want to
> > > hit somebody (not politically correct---I know). Well, maybe with
> the net
> > > we can get some of this junk off the market. Battery trays that only
> let
> > > you see one battery and flat senders----what can I say. Hang in
> there
> > > folks----only we can save ourselves. Without the net we would not
> have
> > > known that others were in the same boat.
> > > Take Care
> > > Arch 76 GB IL
> >
> > Arch/Gary:
> > I had the same reaction when I changed out the sending units on my
> tanks. Only
> > I was thinking of more than just hitting someone when told by Golby
> they wouldn't
> > take back the sending units I'd just purchased from them! Even though
> the design
> > is not correct for this application. They told me not to worry, that
> it would work
> > just fine! Ha! (to the sound of the cash register...)
> > My coach currently still has the Golby units on it, and I keep my
> fingers crossed
> > that it stays OK for a while, as the Cinnabar units cost quite a bit
> more than
> > Golby units.
> > Must be that critical ring in the seal sheet that makes them so
> expensive!! ^_~
> >
> > Anyway, I plan on changing these out when I save up some $$. I just
> really hate to
> > pay twice for something! As far as I see it, Golby has lost my
> business for good,
> > and I'll return those Golby units sometime when I'm driving by their
> place. Maybe
> > they won't be open...won't make any difference to me!!
> >
> > Tom Henderson - Houston
> > '76 Birchaven
> > http://www.members.tripod.com/gmc76
>
>

 

[hdavis]

>Ed
>
>Well, you are number three. Lets see how many more we can find. I was
>wanting to start this thread when I explained my problems after
>installing the senders. Gary guess you got the job done. Thanks!!

Add another. Mine is intermittant, but still had a major leak in Texas. NOw
I get to take off my access cover and check things out.

Henry

Henry Davis Consulting, Inc / new product consulting
PO Box 1270 / product readiness reviews
Soquel, Ca 95073 / IP reviews
ph: (831) 462-5199 / full service marketing
fax: (831) 462-5198
http://www.henry-davis.com/ http://www.henry-davis.com

 

[hdavis]

>> Subject: Re: GMC: Golby Fuel tank senders
>> Gary
>> Thank you! I thought from the moment I got the Golby units that I had
>> been suckered.

- -snip-

>pay twice for something! As far as I see it, Golby has lost my business
for good,
>and I'll return those Golby units sometime when I'm driving by their
place. Maybe
>they won't be open...won't make any difference to me!!
>

I stopped by Golby's while I was in Orlando last week. An interesting
place. Some things were exactly as original - just with the Golby name on
them. OTOH, other parts were not exact but represented as being identical
to the originals. To be "fair" soem of the guys behind the counter seemed
to know their stuff. But a few were order takers in the worst sense of the
phrase.

I hope that the customer service that I saw improves. We may need original
fiberglass parts someday.

Henry

Henry Davis Consulting, Inc / new product consulting
PO Box 1270 / product readiness reviews
Soquel, Ca 95073 / IP reviews
ph: (831) 462-5199 / full service marketing
fax: (831) 462-5198
http://www.henry-davis.com/ http://www.henry-davis.com