Thanks for making time to do a walk around and take a drive with me, Keith. Just in case you haven't been told recently- You are a stand-up guy!
I gained a lot of insight by spending the morning with you. Also spoke with Jon Roache again the other day. Glad to hear there is an enthusiastic group in the MSP metro area! Thanks, again. I will be in touch.
-Chris
Looking.
>
> Chris and I got out there to see the coach, hopped the fence and sneaked a peek.
> Eventually the key holder showed up and we got in.
>
> My main concern is the engine, it blows Smoke on start could be carb or valves, I can never tell the difference
> It also needs a manifold, do the 403 ones crack like the 455 and need headers? or is it just a set of rem flexe gaskets away from being quiet
> Except for the leak it's a lot quieter than my headered 455
>
> We got it started, tried to start the Onad ( it just clicks ) and took it for a drive.
> We did not test the Roof Air, or pressurize the plumbing.
> Both roof fans work, one original, and a fantastic fan in back
> Drove it on the freeway, through construction and it went great, my overbored 455 with 3.70s has more power tho
>
> Notes,
> its a 77(?) with a 403
> The Pass side manifold has a serious leak, if it was a 455 Id assume headers are needed.
> It has two new, but quite small mufflers, but they seem to work...
> It blows smoke on startup, looks like oil, and eventually clears up, it could be just running really rich when cold.
> The carb is very rusty, I punched it and the secondary linkage stuck, not WOT, but high idle, made it fun to try and stop.
> It did run smooth once warmed up
> Alt belt squealed when cold
> pass side air bag would not vent, up only
> Original compressor, but seems strong ( surprisingly quiet )
> windows are tinted but the film is peeling
> It has a 4bag, Jim K's version
> Steel wheels
> Needs tires and wheels
> 2 A&E awnings, main awning is stuck ( Chris said he had it out before so it should be useable, 2nd is drivers side house window, doesn't cover kitchen area
> Main awning has a aluminum cover
> Onan starter only clicks won't spin even with a jump
> Main Battery is weak, barely starts
> known leak pass side rear bedroom, wall and cabinetry destroyed
> Steering isn't bad, could use a steering box adjustment and probably some front end parts
> Shocks seem good, look to be KYB, need to confirm.
> Front brake rotors smooth, no gouges, pads look thick
> frame clean and little rust
> Body reasonably solid
> Has a really weird Gothic entry handle
> speedo bounces, cable needs lube
> Needs cockpit carpet, hatch is bare wood
> has a tow bar that comes with the coach
> Sink is loose in the hole
> has a nice faucet, one of those pull out styles
> entry door loose needs attention, maybe just bushings.
>
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>
>>
>> I'd love to join the inspection party and learn more about the GMC. I've got mine home now hoping to get the roof and windows sealed before the snow
>> flies. :lol:
>>
>> Chris - drop me a call or text when you and Jon R nail down a time.
>>
>> 612-805-0247
>>
>>
>> - Neal
>> --
>> "Life has no instruction manual. Parts and labor can be impossible to find. Many go down the road with parts that are in need of service. A breakdown
>> is eventual."
>>
>> 1975 26', TZE165V100301 Project/Driver
>>
>> 1977 26' TZE167V100439 Parts unit
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