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G'day - I'm Back! [message #369741]

Sun, 22 May 2022 08:06

USAussie

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Registered: July 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia

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G'day,

I'm back in the USA for three months to sell both my GMC's along with lots of spares and other vehicles I've accumulated here over the years. I'll be here until September 13th. and will publish a list of stuff for sale.

Right now I have the need for a set of cam bearing for a Mate Downunder, anybody have a set or know where I can get one. Evidently there's none to be had from the parts supply houses.

Please respond to this message or give me a call on 346-422-7288 if you know where I can get him a set.

Regards,
Rob MUeller

Regards, Rob M. (USAussie) The Pedantic Mechanic Sydney, Australia '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428 '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426

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Re: G'day - I'm Back! [message #369742 is a reply to message #369741]

Sun, 22 May 2022 09:26

Matt Colie

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Registered: March 2007
Location: S.E. Michigan

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Rob,

A - Glad to hear from you after sooo long.

B - Sorry to hear you are selling out of your USA GMC collection.

From what I read of OZ, I'm surprised that they let you travel out of the country.
If you are returning before late September then I guess you are not planning to make the Lebanon rally.
Shame that is....

We have missed you.

Matt

Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit

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Re: G'day - I'm Back! [message #369744 is a reply to message #369742]

Sun, 22 May 2022 09:53

USAussie

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Registered: July 2007
Location: Sydney, Australia

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Matt,

No problem leaving OZ, USA required that I have a negative PCR 24 hours or less than before I left. Oz has done quite well handling Covid with a population of around 26 million we've lost only 8,097 people to date. Compare that to Texas with a population of 29 million they've lost over 88,000!

Even though I used frequent flyer miles to upgrade to Business / First class Traveling internationally with all the Covid crap is stressful. Besides touring the USA by myself is of no interest, been there, done that.

I'm keeping the one in Australia.

I need to be back in Australia before the Lebanon Rally.

Thanks, once I get back to Oz I'll stop by here a bit more often.

Regards,
Rob

Regards, Rob M. (USAussie) The Pedantic Mechanic Sydney, Australia '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428 '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426

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Re: G'day - I'm Back! [message #369745 is a reply to message #369741]

Sun, 22 May 2022 09:56

Larry

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Registered: January 2004
Location: Menomonie, WI

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Hey Rob,

So good to see you are here in the states even though it is to dispose of all of your GMC and other accumulated stuff. We will miss you after you are gone.

Probably no need to tell you this, but I'm gonna anyway for the sake of others that have not seen this. Your coaches and other vehicles have been sitting for several years now, and oil has drained off of all bearing surfaces leaving them dry. Before you attempt to start those motors, read this article to save any potential bearing damage.

https://www.gmcmi.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/weidner-starting-engine.pdf

There is one part of the article that reads as follows:

"Now you have oil on the cylinder walls.
All that is left is oil to the cam lobes. To get oil to the cam, you must start the engine."

and later in the article

"Turn the engine over to start and bring
to 2000 RPM immediately.
Run at 2000RPM for a minimum of one minute to lube the cam and lifters.
At 2k RPM, the rods will be throwing lots of oil on the cylinders and camshaft."

I have come to realize that this is not the case, and the 2000 rpm run is not necessary to lube the cam. There is adequate oil coming from the lifter bores immediately above the cam lobes to lube the cam and will take place during the step that includes running the oil pump and turning the motor over to get oil pressure up before the start. For those reading this, the next time you have the intake manifold off, using a drill to turn the oil pump for preluding, run the drill and observe the oil coming from the lifter bores and spilling on to the cam. Lots of oil there lubing the cam. The 2000 rpm run is not going to hurt anything, but not necessary for cam lubrication. JWIT

Looking forward to seeing your list of stuff. If you should get into the upper midwest you are always welcome to stop and see us and you are welcome at the Greater Midwest Classics summer rallys. Hope to see you sometime before you return down under.

Larry

78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.

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Re: G'day - I'm Back! [message #369746 is a reply to message #369741]

Sun, 22 May 2022 10:00

rjw

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USAussie wrote on Sun, 22 May 2022 09:06

G'day,

I'm back in the USA for three months to sell both my GMC's along with lots of spares and other vehicles I've accumulated here over the years. I'll be here until September 13th. and will publish a list of stuff for sale.

Right now I have the need for a set of cam bearing for a Mate Downunder, anybody have a set or know where I can get one. Evidently there's none to be had from the parts supply houses.

Please respond to this message or give me a call on 346-422-7288 if you know where I can get him a set.

Regards,
Rob MUeller

It's good to hear from you. Sorry that you will be selling your stuff, but I can understand. I'm still amazed that you were able to operate GMC Motorhomes here in USA from your home base in Australia.

Richard
76 Palm Beach
SE Michigan
www.PalmBeachGMC.com

Roller Cam 455, TBI+EBL, 3.42 FD, 4 Bag, Macerator, Lenzi (brakes, vacuum system, front end stuff), Manny Tranny, vacuum step, Tankless + OEM water heaters.

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Re: G'day - I'm Back! [message #369747 is a reply to message #369741]

Sun, 22 May 2022 10:56

bdub

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Registered: February 2004
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Great to hear from you, Rob. You've been missed.
Are you enjoying that hotrod Mustang? Smile

bdub
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Re: G'day - I'm Back! [message #369748 is a reply to message #369741]

Sun, 22 May 2022 13:05

JohnL455

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Registered: October 2006
Location: Woodstock, IL

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Hey Rob. Good to see you here. All the best.
Larry, the 2000 RPM thing is important to throw oil up on the walls/rings as any priming does not do that. That’s why I don’t like cranking as too slow and those parts suffer. IMHO.

John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II

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Re: G'day - I'm Back! [message #369787 is a reply to message #369748]

Mon, 23 May 2022 20:44

Carl S.

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Registered: January 2009
Location: Tucson, AZ.

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Great to hear from you Rob. Check with Larry's Engine and Marine in Tucson for the cam bearings. They have done a blue million Olds engines (including the machine work on mine) and will probably be able to source them for you.

https://larrysengine.com/

Carl Stouffer '75 ex Palm Beach Tucson, AZ. Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member

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