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Old 04-23-2012, 07:37 PM   #521
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Yosemite Trip II

I recently replaced the water pump clutch fan and this is the first trip with it. I got the part at AutoZone and I will be shortly replacing it again with a quality part from my favorite local parts house in Red Bluff. I'm guessing the clutch fan from AutoZone is not the correct one for the P30 Motorhome chassis with the 454. There will be no more parts purchased at the cheaply auto parts stores!
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I went through similar situation with clutch fan in our 345 P30 w454. When I replaced it the second time I went to our local GM dealer for parts. As it turned out this one works as it should, most of the time. For reasons unknown to me this one will occasionally cycle on & off at random engine temps.
I've always wondered if these are not properly stored before using if you'll have more than just vibration problems?
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Old 04-24-2012, 02:45 PM   #524
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Old 04-24-2012, 05:06 PM   #525
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OK, where's MY beer...??? NICE PICS! Is there room for more Airstreams?...m
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Old 04-24-2012, 05:35 PM   #526
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WONDERFUL photos! You're a great photographer. Can hardly wait for your next post.
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Old 04-24-2012, 07:42 PM   #527
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Nice photos! Please keep them comming.

I really like the contrast and color saturation. Reminds me of the Kodachrome days. What do you shoot and do you use any filters?
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Old 04-25-2012, 01:01 PM   #528
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Upgrading the dash AC is definitly on my list of future upgrades. I'm looking at newer, more efficient pump, a finned pipe from the rear engine to the front for the condensor, and eyeball vents in the dash. Ones that you can direct more accuratly. Even a couple down low for the dog. That was one thing I never considered. How to keep cool on the road on those 100 degree days without running the gen and roof units. Cooled seats would also be great if I could ever find some. A buddy has them in his BA Caddy. They really work after you get over the innitial shock of feeling like you wet yourself.
There is something weird about the ac fan. It works great for a while then it seems to no longer blow air...confused!
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Very nice! Ya got me chompin at the bit. Our vacation starts on Monday. I got it out of storage and have been working on it for a week now. One step forward and two back. Have not got everything done that I wanted but the mechanical stuff is all good so we're headin out on schedule.
I didn't get everything on my never ending lists of things to do either, but the deadline came and we headed out! Have a great vacation.
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Old 04-25-2012, 01:06 PM   #531
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Great photos Dean. Worth all the effort eh!
Thanks, and yes, worth every penny of the thousands I've spent so far! LOL!
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Dean-
I went through similar situation with clutch fan in our 345 P30 w454. When I replaced it the second time I went to our local GM dealer for parts. As it turned out this one works as it should, most of the time. For reasons unknown to me this one will occasionally cycle on & off at random engine temps.
I've always wondered if these are not properly stored before using if you'll have more than just vibration problems?
I put in a 180 degree thermostat and MH ran between 160-170 with the clutch fan cycling...if I put in the stock 195 thermostat, I'm sure the clutch fan would have been engaged continuously!
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OK, where's MY beer...??? NICE PICS! Is there room for more Airstreams?...m
Scrapirony, hurry on over, I've only got a couple Coronas left!
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WONDERFUL photos! You're a great photographer. Can hardly wait for your next post.
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Thanks Derek. You should be here with your 345!
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Nice photos! Please keep them comming.

I really like the contrast and color saturation. Reminds me of the Kodachrome days. What do you shoot and do you use any filters?
Thanks Dakota! I've been an avid amateur photographer since I was a kid. And yes, Kodachrome 25 was my favorite! When I lugged my Nikon equipment around, I used a polarizing filter to get the deep blues and make the colors pop and the clouds stand out. I switched to digital years ago and I would never go back to film (film? What is that?).

Ok, now for a good laugh! A few years back, I simply got tired of photography and all the expensive equipment. And if you are rally into photography, you have to go by yourself. You can't shoot with family and friends around, they get mad at the time you spend and they don't make the experience fun anymore. Ok so here goes...all those shots are taken with my iPhone! About the only thing you can control is your composition and your exposure somewhat. One of the most important aspects of a good photo is the proper exposure...don't blow out those highlight!
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Yesterday in Yosemite Valley.
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As a past pro with Nikons and Hasselblads, I'm blown away by what the iphone can do!
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It's the photographer Mike! LOL
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A couple of rainy days in Yosemite, but that still beats a weeks worth of sunshine in the big city!
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