> Subject: new owner
> Hello everyone,
> I will try one more time to post to this list. My previous attempts have failed.
> I have been on this list for a while, but recently found a GMC coach that I acquired. Drove it home , about 400 miles, with two problems. One a
> blown tire which did little damage fortunately as it was a rear tire, and the other problem, it does not like to go straight especially in ruts or
> uneven road surfaces. Any suggestions what to look at first?
> I am looking forward to participating on this list and maybe meeting other GMC owners. (I hope this works)
>
> Gene Lutter
> 76 Edgemont, unknown improvements
Gene,
This time it worked.
Welcome to the group, family, cult, asylum.....
It is a good thing that you did get here, this is where the people that really know about these hang out.
The instability in the steering is most often an off-center steering box. Most front end shops still do not understand this front end. The very
first thing to do is pop the horn button off and look at the steering shaft. There should be a chisel mark at straight ahead. If that does not agree
with the steering wheel, that will be most of your problem and it is easy to correct.
The "rut running" is not an artifact of the track widths. If it were, all the duallies and most old Ford pickups would have it a lot worse.
Check the front first, then jack and let the air off the rear and push-pull the intermediate wheel. If that moves more than a very little bit, it can
cause the "wheel barrel" steering problem.
You have given us a real name (Thank You) and a bit about the coach, but please include a geographic reference. There are two reasons for this, one
is because there are climate problems that others can warn you about and (this group is different) if an individual is in striking range, he may ask
if he can come by to assist with some issue. This is a very common occurrence.
By joining this forum, you have just collected a couple of thousand (no Joke) brand new old friends. Be aware that many here (your truly included)
have a not so hidden agenda. That is that we all want to see you enjoy your coach and what it can do for you as much as we all know it can and you
should. This is a community of supportive and helping people that you may never have seen the like of before. I was lucky this way, it is much like
that of the watermen of my world. For that reason, I have taken to welcoming new owners much as any new owner or vessel is welcomed there. So,
May the Good Lord bless this coach and all those that set forth within her.
Welcome Gene
Matt
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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
