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Posted 7/21/2006 11:32 AM

hipine

Date registered: Jul 2006
Location: US, CO, Bailey
Vehicle(s): 460 1980 280GE w. 617A
5000

Hi again friends!

Still not much time to post, but I did actually get signed up at least, so I guess that's a step in the right direction. Been a busy summer, and not letting up yet, but I had a few minutes free this morning and thought of signing up here, so here I am!

On the G front, I did finally manage to get my dual battery setup squared away complete with BP remote relay and "Priority Start" module on the starting battery. It came out pretty good, I'll have to post a pic one of these days.

The parts G is stripped down to the frame and I've got the flywheel off for re-balancing to match the 617A. Bad news on that front was my local clutch guy shook the trees with Valeo and says MB has the supply of those clutches locked up, and even with all the numbers Dai gave me (Thanks!), they could identify which parts they were, but they were not allowed to distribute them to Valeo distributors in the USA. Looks like I'll be calling Sean!

That's about all I can think of just now. I'll try to post more in th enear future.

All the best!

-Dave G.

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Posted 7/21/2006 12:07 PM

amzimmy
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: South Africa/Italy
Vehicle(s): GD300 1981, Alfa GT 3,2 V6, Alfa Brera Q4 3,2 V6.
Posts: 850
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RE: Hi again friends!

Hello Dave G,

Glad to have you on board! Your input has always been of great help and interesting. Looking forwards for some attention-grabbing threads.....dual battery with BP remote?

Good one! See ye soon!

amzimmy

Edited by amzimmy 7/21/2006 12:10 PM

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Posted 7/21/2006 12:16 PM

Ernest T Bass

Date registered: Dec 1899
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Re: Hi again friends!

Welcome aboard Dave – its good to see you’ve made it here – your input is much respected.

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Posted 7/21/2006 12:19 PM

hipine

Date registered: Jul 2006
Location: US, CO, Bailey
Vehicle(s): 460 1980 280GE w. 617A
5000

Since you're here....

I've been meaning to ask some details of the design of your propane bottle holders at the rear of the G. I'm going for a 10lb bottle (8" diam. x 18" tall) at each side and thinking about how to mount them. The mounts need to be removable or foldable to be out of the way when the bottles are off. Was going to go off line, but thought I'd post here in case anyone else is intersted in the result.

Any suggestions?

-Dave G.

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Posted 7/21/2006 1:47 PM

amzimmy
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: South Africa/Italy
Vehicle(s): GD300 1981, Alfa GT 3,2 V6, Alfa Brera Q4 3,2 V6.
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RE: Since you're here....

hipine - 7/20/2006 6:19 PM

I've been meaning to ask some details of the design of your propane bottle holders at the rear of the G. I'm going for a 10lb bottle (8" diam. x 18" tall) at each side and thinking about how to mount them. The mounts need to be removable or foldable to be out of the way when the bottles are off. Was going to go off line, but thought I'd post here in case anyone else is intersted in the result.

Any suggestions?

-Dave G.

Dave I'll get some pick and sketch tomorrow. The bottles and frame are removable, (4 bolts) However I have fitted a back plate (permanent and quite easily accessible) to support the vibrations and to strengthen the panel (quite wobbly if you don't!)

amzimmy

#32279 - in reply to #32271

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Posted 7/21/2006 3:47 PM

DesertStar
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: San Diego, CA USA
Vehicle(s): 85-280GE/95-G320/08-G500
Posts: 2156
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RE: Hi again friends!

I thought you may have relocated to San Diego....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=018&ite...

Welcome back.
Mike

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Posted 7/21/2006 5:27 PM

dai
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Oregon USA
Vehicle(s): 300GD 300TD BMW R100RS Landini 80F
Posts: 2110
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Re: Hi again friends!

Hey Dave,

Good of you to break radio silence. We were getting ready to send out the posse. Too bad you couldn't find a way to cheaper clutch parts. You will not be disappointed with the G clutch parts, they are built right and work beautifully. At least you get impressive parts for the money. A clutch for an old airhead BMW motorcycle cost about the same and are kind of pathetic compared to the G groupo.

-Dai

#32297 - in reply to #32265

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Posted 7/21/2006 10:29 PM

hipine

Date registered: Jul 2006
Location: US, CO, Bailey
Vehicle(s): 460 1980 280GE w. 617A
5000

And also you!

I enjoy your picture (they call it ava-something?) reminding us of the Graz trip. Makes me think of a nice lunch with you and your lovely wife at the top of the Schokl [sp?]

All the best,

-Dave G.

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Posted 7/21/2006 11:04 PM

ufotwuk

Date registered: Dec 1899
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Re: Hi again friends!

Hi Dave,

Good to hear from you again! Always felt that your posts were very helpful and instructive.

Phil

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Posted 7/22/2006 3:34 AM

BrentG500
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: US, TX, Dallas
Vehicle(s): 2004 G500 (gone)
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Re: Hi again friends!

Good to hear from you again Dave!

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Posted 7/22/2006 6:12 AM

amzimmy
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: South Africa/Italy
Vehicle(s): GD300 1981, Alfa GT 3,2 V6, Alfa Brera Q4 3,2 V6.
Posts: 850
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RE: Since you're here....

Dave, here the picks and details of the cylinder bracket and main bracket. As you can see, the cylinder bracket is easily removable with the bottle. The bottle I am using is a 10,7 lt capacity 9" diam and 13" tall. I have made the same fitting arrangement to the trailer so that I can mount the Cylinder bracket to the trailer. However, the installation of the main bracket is permanently to the vehicle.

Hope I have been of help,

amzimmy

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Posted 7/22/2006 9:23 AM

gwagen460swb
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
Vehicle(s): 280GE SWB, Toyota Highlander, BMW530i, RR HSE
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RE: Hi again friends!

Hey Amzimmy! Nice dog you have there.

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Posted 7/22/2006 9:34 AM

dai
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: Oregon USA
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Re: Hi again friends!

Looks to me like that main bracket also works as an access ladder to the top. Really clever setup.

-Dai

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Posted 7/22/2006 12:37 PM

amzimmy
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: South Africa/Italy
Vehicle(s): GD300 1981, Alfa GT 3,2 V6, Alfa Brera Q4 3,2 V6.
Posts: 850
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RE: Hi again friends!

gwagen460swb - 7/21/2006 3:23 PM

Hey Amzimmy! Nice dog you have there.

Thanks gwagen460swb I see you have one to

, I just love Bulldogs, I have two of them, they're actually "People" not "Dogs" !

amzimmy

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Posted 7/22/2006 12:49 PM

amzimmy
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: South Africa/Italy
Vehicle(s): GD300 1981, Alfa GT 3,2 V6, Alfa Brera Q4 3,2 V6.
Posts: 850
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Re: Hi again friends!

dai - 7/21/2006 3:34 PM

Looks to me like that main bracket also works as an access ladder to the top. Really clever setup.

-Dai

Dai, You are spot on! I actually use the right hand side as a ladder to get to my tent/roofrack, I did not mention the additional use, but you're very clever in detecting it!

amzimmy

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Posted 7/22/2006 8:39 PM

hipine

Date registered: Jul 2006
Location: US, CO, Bailey
Vehicle(s): 460 1980 280GE w. 617A
5000

Thanks much!

Simple and effective! Just as I'd expect from you. Thanks for sharing the details. I'll post some pix of my own when I get to it. I think the cylinders I have are the same size except that here they mandate a sheet metal frame work guard around the valve that adds an extra 6" or so to the height of the tank. Shouldn't be a big deal though. I didn't spring for aluminum tanks. I went for the steel ones 'cause they were $40 instead of the nearly $200 for the aluminum ones. Maybe some day.....

Thanks again!

-Dave G.

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Posted 7/23/2006 4:03 AM

amzimmy
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Date registered: Apr 2006
Location: South Africa/Italy
Vehicle(s): GD300 1981, Alfa GT 3,2 V6, Alfa Brera Q4 3,2 V6.
Posts: 850
500

RE: Thanks much!

Dave, I wouldn't go for the aluminum tanks/cylinders, they develop cracks and don't last as long as a steel tank/cylinder, here we have to pressure test our aluminum tanks and they get destroyed if they find any stress/fault. (sometimes one is a bit rough with them)!

amzimmy

Edited by amzimmy 7/23/2006 4:20 AM

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