Right Turn Issue

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larry nelson

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I noticed this at the beginning of a short (1 hour) trip to a campground Friday. Today, coming back home, I noticed it again. When making a right
turn, I sense something similar to what I would feel if most of my lug nuts were loose, or that my left tire was really low on air. None of those
things are the case. I will get it up on jacks in a day or two and see what I can see but any words of wisdom is appreciated. (BTW, this does not
happen with a LEFT turn).

Thanks Larry
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Larry Nelson Springfield, MO
Ex GMC'er, then GM Busnut
now '77 Eleganza ARS WB0JOT
 
You might want to check the Bottom ball joint mountings.

On Sun, Aug 11, 2019 at 4:51 PM Larry Nelson via Gmclist <

> I noticed this at the beginning of a short (1 hour) trip to a campground
> Friday. Today, coming back home, I noticed it again. When making a right
> turn, I sense something similar to what I would feel if most of my lug
> nuts were loose, or that my left tire was really low on air. None of those
> things are the case. I will get it up on jacks in a day or two and see
> what I can see but any words of wisdom is appreciated. (BTW, this does not
> happen with a LEFT turn).
>
> Thanks Larry
> --
> Larry Nelson Springfield, MO
> Ex GMC'er, then GM Busnut
> now '77 Eleganza ARS WB0JOT
>
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Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
jimk
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VERY loose right wheel bearings? Or maybe just a loose tie rod end?

Ken H.

On Sun, Aug 11, 2019 at 7:51 PM Larry Nelson via Gmclist <

> I noticed this at the beginning of a short (1 hour) trip to a campground
> Friday. Today, coming back home, I noticed it again. When making a right
> turn, I sense something similar to what I would feel if most of my lug
> nuts were loose, or that my left tire was really low on air. None of those
> things are the case. I will get it up on jacks in a day or two and see
> what I can see but any words of wisdom is appreciated. (BTW, this does not
> happen with a LEFT turn).
>
> Thanks Larry
> --
> Larry Nelson Springfield, MO
> Ex GMC'er, then GM Busnut
> now '77 Eleganza ARS WB0JOT
>
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Thanks for the suggestions. I will check the shaft ends and the ball joint. Ken, I only sense this on the LEFT side, when making a RIGHT turn.
Assuming that more weight is on the left wheel during a turn to the right I thought that might have something to do with it. Possibly it could be
fooling me from the right side.....I won't avoid the right side. Thanks. Larry
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Larry Nelson Springfield, MO
Ex GMC'er, then GM Busnut
now '77 Eleganza ARS WB0JOT
 
Inner CV joint bolts are loose on the drivers side.
Jim Hupy

On Sun, Aug 11, 2019, 5:20 PM Larry Nelson via Gmclist <

> Thanks for the suggestions. I will check the shaft ends and the ball
> joint. Ken, I only sense this on the LEFT side, when making a RIGHT turn.
> Assuming that more weight is on the left wheel during a turn to the right
> I thought that might have something to do with it. Possibly it could be
> fooling me from the right side.....I won't avoid the right side. Thanks.
> Larry
> --
> Larry Nelson Springfield, MO
> Ex GMC'er, then GM Busnut
> now '77 Eleganza ARS WB0JOT
>
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Jim H, I think you hit the nail on the head.

On Sun, Aug 11, 2019 at 6:05 PM James Hupy via Gmclist <

> Inner CV joint bolts are loose on the drivers side.
> Jim Hupy
>
> On Sun, Aug 11, 2019, 5:20 PM Larry Nelson via Gmclist <

>
> > Thanks for the suggestions. I will check the shaft ends and the ball
> > joint. Ken, I only sense this on the LEFT side, when making a RIGHT turn.
> > Assuming that more weight is on the left wheel during a turn to the right
> > I thought that might have something to do with it. Possibly it could be
> > fooling me from the right side.....I won't avoid the right side. Thanks.
> > Larry
> > --
> > Larry Nelson Springfield, MO
> > Ex GMC'er, then GM Busnut
> > now '77 Eleganza ARS WB0JOT
> >
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Jim Kanomata
Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
jimk
http://www.appliedgmc.com
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> Jim H, I think you hit the nail on the head.
>
> On Sun, Aug 11, 2019 at 6:05 PM James Hupy via Gmclist <

>
> > Inner CV joint bolts are loose on the drivers side.
> > Jim Hupy

That was my thought too. Those are special bolts and have a high torque setting. I believe it is around 70 ft-pounds. Look it up for sure. I have
been out on three different Black List calls where that was the problem. All three were the driver's side.

I keep spares in stock for the next Black List call. It is difficult to find replacement ones on a weekend. If you end up replacing some, the lock
washers are special too.
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Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
 
I love reading posts like this. You guys are the best. I am anxious to get mine on the road.

Melbo
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Albuquerque NM Bus Conversion 1978 MCI 1973 GMC
 
The left side ia mounted directly to the Spider gear so there is more
vibration on that side from the Final drive.
https://www.gmcrvparts.com/product-p/gm1-1.006.21.htm
We always use the Blue Loc Tite on the bolts.
We carry the exact bolt, not the one with small head.

On Mon, Aug 12, 2019 at 7:15 PM melmull--- via Gmclist <

> I love reading posts like this. You guys are the best. I am anxious to
> get mine on the road.
>
> Melbo
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> Albuquerque NM Bus Conversion 1978 MCI 1973 GMC
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While I have not had a chance to jack her up and take a look......I will say that earlier this year I ordered two complete axles from Applied. I
installed the right side. I did it "by the book". For the left side, I took it to a local shop that has helped our GMC community in the past and they
installed the drivers side. When I got there to pick it up, I noticed the baggie I left with the new bolts. I had also left written instructions of
what I expected (and what knew). These were given to the counter lady/manager. Neither my scribbles OR the bolts made it to the shop so they reused
the old ones. So, they jacked it up out in the parking lot and took out the old and installed my new ones, even sent a guy to the parts place across
the street for some Locktite. I believe he torqued them but I was not under the coach with him. Those axles and CV joints have about 1500 miles as I
add them up. I really do HOPE it is the bolts. Have new ones coming. I will be sure to let this forum know of what I find, when I get a chance to get
her up on the jackstands. Stand by and thanks.
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Larry Nelson Springfield, MO
Ex GMC'er, then GM Busnut
now '77 Eleganza ARS WB0JOT
 
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