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chuck will

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In reference to Donald Millers' moving things around. I saw the Propane
Tank reduced in size to a smaller unit and put in back of the drivers
seat part way back under the sofa. The water tank moved to beneath the
sink area and some air conditioners taken off the roof with the POD
removed and the air put under the refrigerator. I don't know how all
this is but I think getting the weight off the roof is a great way to
reduce poor handling.
 
Sound like it is starved for fuel. Check the fuel pump and if that is it maybe
think about an electric pump. Darren

> We own a 76 PB with 141k miles on the engine. It has always been serviced on
> time and well cared for by the people we bought her from four years ago. Two
> weeks ago; in preparation for a short trip to Tulsa, I cranked her up and
> idled for a while. Then I started to pull out of the garage and she balked
> when I accelerated. When I quickly mashed the pedal, she would die if I
> didn't let up. So I thought I'd start eliminating. I checked and replaced
> the hose to the vacuum advance.........replaced the in-line fuel filter and
> the filter going in the carb. I replaced the rubber fuel line down on the
> frame. I replaced the plugs (gapped at 60). It seemed to be better so we
> went on our trip. We took a side trip thru the mountains and we were towing
> our grand cherokee. She started pinging like crazy and still acted like she
> was starving for fuel. We had towed last year when we went to Marion with no
> difficulty. Are there any suggestions out there? I,d also like to know when
> I should I should think about changing the timing chain and gears..........Any
> help would be appreciated.......Don Redding
 
If your coach is not overheating then your clutch is working. Depending on whether
or not you have added insulation or placed items on top of the access cover, you
may not hear the difference in noise level when the clutch engages. Darren

> I just finished reading the check list by Mark Grady and he mentioned
> replacing the fan clutch.........saying "hear the roar on the ramp" or you
> could overheat. Could someone clarify that a little more? For those of you
> who went to the Fall Meet last year in Marion,NC and traveled interstate 40
> going west, you probably remember that really long uphill stretch right out of
> Marion. Well, I was towing my Cherokee and according to my gauge and what I
> had heard about reading the gauge (seminar), my Palm Beach should have been
> roaring. Does that mean my fan clutch is not working If I didn't hear it?
> Also, David Greenberg suggested getting an appraisal for insurance purposes
> and have the GMC insured for the stated value. Who does the appraisal? I'm
> planning on going to the the meet in Iowa this fall, but I have the feeling I
> should try getting that taken care of now. I am currently insured with State
> Farm Ins.
> Thanks...........Don R