Wanted to drive to Vic Roads to get a permit to drive the Coaster but only got 500mtrs when the good old Hi Ace lost it and wouldn't go any further.
I thought that it was petrol and after checking the electrics I was changing the fuel filter when a passerby asked me if I was covered by RACV, damn, never thought of that and phoned to have a roadside service. Promptly the mechanic arrived and checked all that I had done and eventually decided that it was the carburetta something about needle and seat float chamber.
Eventually the tow truck arrived and took me back home so was that the last trip? John
She looks very sad on the back of that truck John.
vk6tnc said
01:51 AM Mar 19, 2013
Obviously the Hi Ace is getting moody because she realised she is going to be dumped for another motorhome....
Sheba said
02:03 AM Mar 19, 2013
That shouldn't cost too much to fix though should it John ?
Cheers,
Sheba.
GaryKelly said
02:17 AM Mar 19, 2013
Most young mechanics these days wouldn't have a clue about carburetors. Even the head Nissan mechanic here in Taree had trouble trying to remember what he'd learned during his apprenticeship 20 years ago. I took it eventually to a carby specialist. All they did was take it apart, clean it, and put it back together. The buggers charged me $350. I don't have the Nomad any more, luckily. But I hope you have better luck with yours John. Sad to see the old girl being towed away.
rockylizard said
02:24 AM Mar 19, 2013
Gday...
From my fading (faded ? ) memory, I believe replacement of needle and seat is a simple maintenance item on carby-fueled motors. It is just wear and tear.
Therefore, a few quid to have it fixed and off ya go agen Simply the price one pays as one's vehicle ages. A bit like us GNs
Cheers - John
hokianga said
02:30 AM Mar 19, 2013
Good luck hope it doesn't cost you an arm and a leg to fix it.
fireheart said
03:28 AM Mar 19, 2013
Oh John life on the road would not be the same without the flower power vehicle. What a sad sight. Hope it all goes well and you can breathe some life back into her.
yeoeleven said
03:49 AM Mar 19, 2013
fireheart wrote:
Oh John life on the road would not be the same without the flower power vehicle. What a sad sight. Hope it all goes well and you can breathe some life back into her.
Fixing the Hi Ace is a secondary issue so whilst it can be relatively easily fixed my main attention is on the Coaster and I do not want to spend time and dwindling funds on the Hi Ace. I was given another Hi Ace and I am sure that the carbys can be exchanged in due course that will happen and the best of both will be on the road again. John
herbie said
04:13 AM Mar 19, 2013
How sad John to see your mode of transport on the back of that truck, I am sure it will not take much to bring it back to life.At least you have some good memories from owning such a mighty little bus....A lot of people who buy new beaut units can have problems ,no one knowes just when the monkey is going to jump out at us on reliability....
bill12 said
01:10 PM Mar 19, 2013
Maybe she(?) doesn,t like you leaving her , and is putting on a bit of a tissy.Its sad getting rid of old vehicles as you remember all the good times and places they took you. Hope you get on the road, soon, Bill
Duh said
02:35 PM Mar 19, 2013
It has served you well during your adventures John so hoping it can be fixed easily so when the time comes you can say goodbye on better terms.
In one way, good that it happened when it did, in another the timing was not when you needed it.
Wanted to drive to Vic Roads to get a permit to drive the Coaster but only got 500mtrs when the good old Hi Ace lost it and wouldn't go any further.
I thought that it was petrol and after checking the electrics I was changing the fuel filter when a passerby asked me if I was covered by RACV, damn, never thought of that and phoned to have a roadside service. Promptly the mechanic arrived and checked all that I had done and eventually decided that it was the carburetta something about needle and seat float chamber.
Eventually the tow truck arrived and took me back home so was that the last trip? John
That shouldn't cost too much to fix though should it John ?
Cheers,
Sheba.
Gday...
From my fading (faded ?
) memory, I believe replacement of needle and seat is a simple maintenance item on carby-fueled motors. It is just wear and tear.
Therefore, a few quid to have it fixed and off ya go agen
Simply the price one pays as one's vehicle ages. A bit like us GNs 
Cheers - John
Fixing the Hi Ace is a secondary issue so whilst it can be relatively easily fixed my main attention is on the Coaster and I do not want to spend time and dwindling funds on the Hi Ace. I was given another Hi Ace and I am sure that the carbys can be exchanged in due course that will happen and the best of both will be on the road again. John
How sad John to see your mode of transport on the back of that truck, I am sure it will not take much to bring it back to life.At least you have some good memories from owning such a mighty little bus....A lot of people who buy new beaut units can have problems ,no one knowes just when the monkey is going to jump out at us on reliability....
In one way, good that it happened when it did, in another the timing was not when you needed it.
Good luck as always,
Vic