At the GMCMI event. A bunch of us setting at the LIERS table. We got to discussing the number of cars in Dennis Alsbaugh's collection. Then someone mentioned. That's a lot of working pistons. Well. Just for fun. I just counted up my working pistons. I've got 160. Entertaining way to look at it. Bob Dunahugh
How many opperating pistons do you have.
- Thread starter Bob Dunahugh
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You counting qjet power pistons and caliper pistons too?
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Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
Maybe you want to include your master cylinder, wheel cylinders and calipers. Or even your air conditioning compressor!
Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO
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> At the GMCMI event. A bunch of us setting at the LIERS table. We got to discussing the number of cars in Dennis Alsbaugh's collection. Then
> someone mentioned. That's a lot of working pistons. Well. Just for fun. I just counted up my working pistons. I've got 160. Entertaining way to look
> at it. Bob Dunahugh
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Bob,
There is an actual "Gearhead" calculation. If you own more cylinders than your age, you are a Gearhead. I was one for years. I have downsized by 12
and don't get close.
Don't know about a compressor. I think it was intended to be engine cylinders. But we must remember chainsaws, lawnmowers, outboards, etc. Remember,
most GMCs are 10 cylinders. Can't forget the Onan.
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Best Wishes,
George
> someone mentioned. That's a lot of working pistons. Well. Just for fun. I just counted up my working pistons. I've got 160. Entertaining way to look
> at it. Bob Dunahugh
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Bob,
There is an actual "Gearhead" calculation. If you own more cylinders than your age, you are a Gearhead. I was one for years. I have downsized by 12
and don't get close.
Don't know about a compressor. I think it was intended to be engine cylinders. But we must remember chainsaws, lawnmowers, outboards, etc. Remember,
most GMCs are 10 cylinders. Can't forget the Onan.
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'74 Eleganza, SE, Howell + EBL
Best Wishes,
George
Time was I used to enjoy telling people that I had only a dozen spark plugs, and that was for three cars, two motorcycles, a lawn mower and a
chainsaw.
Matt
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Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
chainsaw.
Matt
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Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
The discussion was on engine piston. Never thought about those other pistons we use. Bob Dunahugh
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From: Bob Dunahugh
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2018 4:28 PM
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Subject: How many opperating pistons do you have.
At the GMCMI event. A bunch of us setting at the LIERS table. We got to discussing the number of cars in Dennis Alsbaugh's collection. Then someone mentioned. That's a lot of working pistons. Well. Just for fun. I just counted up my working pistons. I've got 160. Entertaining way to look at it. Bob Dunahugh
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From: Bob Dunahugh
Sent: Friday, September 28, 2018 4:28 PM
To: gmclist
Subject: How many opperating pistons do you have.
At the GMCMI event. A bunch of us setting at the LIERS table. We got to discussing the number of cars in Dennis Alsbaugh's collection. Then someone mentioned. That's a lot of working pistons. Well. Just for fun. I just counted up my working pistons. I've got 160. Entertaining way to look at it. Bob Dunahugh
We had this discussion years ago on GMCnet. The standard was “internal
combustion cylinders” and the threshold was age.
I currently have 46, below the threshold by far. But those 46 seem to keep
me busy enough.
We’re it not for the internal combustion part, I could add 20 more
pistons—on various tubas and air compressors. Somehow I don’t think that
counts.
Rick “recovering from surgery and a little silly” Denney
> The discussion was on engine piston. Never thought about those other
> pistons we use. Bob Dunahugh
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73 x-Glacier 230 "Jaws"
Off-list email to rick at rickdenney dot com
combustion cylinders” and the threshold was age.
I currently have 46, below the threshold by far. But those 46 seem to keep
me busy enough.
We’re it not for the internal combustion part, I could add 20 more
pistons—on various tubas and air compressors. Somehow I don’t think that
counts.
Rick “recovering from surgery and a little silly” Denney
> The discussion was on engine piston. Never thought about those other
> pistons we use. Bob Dunahugh
>
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Rick Denney
73 x-Glacier 230 "Jaws"
Off-list email to rick at rickdenney dot com
Cars/trucks only I am currently at 66... + 10 "Rotors" on my Mazda Wankel engined vehicles... Also 5 Turbos, but no superchargers.
Another fun thing to look at is what engine "configurations" do you own?
I have inline 4, V6, V8, V10, 2 Rotor, + an inline 4 and V8 Diesels...
Never owned any sort of boxer engine, inline 3, 5, 6 or a V12....
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Mark S. '73 Painted Desert,
Manny 1 Ton Front End,
Howell Injection,
Leigh Harrison 4bag and Rear Brakes,
Fort Worth, TX
Another fun thing to look at is what engine "configurations" do you own?
I have inline 4, V6, V8, V10, 2 Rotor, + an inline 4 and V8 Diesels...
Never owned any sort of boxer engine, inline 3, 5, 6 or a V12....
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Mark S. '73 Painted Desert,
Manny 1 Ton Front End,
Howell Injection,
Leigh Harrison 4bag and Rear Brakes,
Fort Worth, TX
> Cars/trucks only I am currently at 66... + 10 "Rotors" on my Mazda Wankel engined vehicles... Also 5 Turbos, but no superchargers.
>
> Another fun thing to look at is what engine "configurations" do you own?
>
> I have inline 4, V6, V8, V10, 2 Rotor, + an inline 4 and V8 Diesels...
>
> Never owned any sort of boxer engine, inline 3, 5, 6 or a V12....
If you have an Onan you have a boxer.
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Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
>
> Another fun thing to look at is what engine "configurations" do you own?
>
> I have inline 4, V6, V8, V10, 2 Rotor, + an inline 4 and V8 Diesels...
>
> Never owned any sort of boxer engine, inline 3, 5, 6 or a V12....
If you have an Onan you have a boxer.
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Steve Southworth
1974 Glacier TZE064V100150 (for workin on)
1975 Transmode TZE365V100394 (parts & spares)
Palmyra WI
10 or 16. GMC, BMW R1200GS motorcycle, and registration is in my name for
what is effectively a pool vehicle that I don't drive that often (that has
6).
> cylinder index #225
> Now that's way to many spark plugs to maintain. LOL
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what is effectively a pool vehicle that I don't drive that often (that has
6).
> cylinder index #225
> Now that's way to many spark plugs to maintain. LOL
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> 3 stainless steel fuel tanks holds 90 gal.,
> Thorley headers and 3" SS exhaust pipe,
> 6 Wheel disc brakes,
> Quad airbag system
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