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Topic: Alternator Regulators going bad |
jdub
Replies: 5
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 6:09 am Subject: Alternator Regulators going bad |
will do
thanks |
Topic: Alternator Regulators going bad |
jdub
Replies: 5
Views: 3187
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Wed Jun 11, 2014 4:34 am Subject: Alternator Regulators going bad |
Hi
every few weeks i need to replace the alternator's regulator. i thought i was because i was getting cheaper ones, but now my German one seems to be getting weak. (battery light comes on when not ... |
Topic: A/C Q. in AZ help. air conditioning |
jdub
Replies: 10
Views: 11587
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2014 5:30 am Subject: Help - ready |
okay, i just back on this, sorry i had a girl graduating
It IS a 134a system, newer compressor! (Tama - japa)
the clutch engages on the compressor- the wire was cut, so i jump tested it dire ... |
Topic: A/C Q. in AZ help. air conditioning |
jdub
Replies: 10
Views: 11587
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Thu May 29, 2014 2:29 pm Subject: A/C Q. in AZ help. air conditioning |
hi
the sensor switch thing is on the hose/line, and they are separatE (and cut), almost like a thermo temp switch on the radiator (except this is probably some sort of pressure switch i would guess) |
Topic: A/C Q. in AZ help. air conditioning |
jdub
Replies: 10
Views: 11587
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Wed May 28, 2014 1:20 pm Subject: A/C Q. in AZ help. air conditioning |
ok thanks this will get me started,
had something come up tonight but i hope to start tackling it tomorrow eve,
i will try to get a pict of that sensor or switch right on that lower hose line |
Topic: A/C Q. in AZ help. air conditioning |
jdub
Replies: 10
Views: 11587
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Wed May 28, 2014 7:08 am Subject: A/C Q. in AZ help. air conditioning |
[No response needed anymore- see the bottom note]
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I'm about to tackle the disconnected AC after outting te belt back on, what appears to be a newer AC Compressor.
1. under the car at very ... |
Topic: WUR test ?, volts - should v change from wire? |
jdub
Replies: 6
Views: 4191
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2014 3:42 pm Subject: WUR test ?, volts - should v change from wire? |
sorry i couldnt get mu log in to work today on my work network today
so before doing the pressure tests yest., i had a day where i wasnt having the warm up problem . but i only drove once. ithough ... |
Topic: WUR test ?, volts - should v change from wire? |
jdub
Replies: 6
Views: 4191
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 2:42 pm Subject: pressure test results- better this time |
sorry, a few weeks ago i wasnt very clear on results, so i just retested (car takes a while to run smooth while warming up for a couple min)
remember , for an 81, one area has slightly different #s ... |
Topic: WUR test ?, volts - should v change from wire? |
jdub
Replies: 6
Views: 4191
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Fri Apr 25, 2014 1:23 pm Subject: WUR test ?, volts - should v change from wire? |
excellent- let me start with the pressure test again as you describe, the return line was fine last time you mentioned it
i'll get back
thanks |
Topic: WUR test ?, volts - should v change from wire? |
jdub
Replies: 6
Views: 4191
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 11:25 am Subject: WUR test ?, volts - should v change from wire? |
I'm back to the WUR -
Car running rough until engine temp gets to normal hot temp ( a few minutes)
There is no running difference in car when it's plugged in or not plugged in- at hot temps at l ... |
Topic: after an hour hard to start, but starts good otherwise |
jdub
Replies: 39
Views: 27240
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 9:45 am Subject: lube |
i do have a graphite powder lube .
i'll shoot some up there at the pivot point
thanks |
Topic: after an hour hard to start, but starts good otherwise |
jdub
Replies: 39
Views: 27240
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Tue Apr 22, 2014 9:02 am Subject: whooa- metering plate sticking- not accumulator ? |
so after the accumulator was replaced, i had the problem still, (intermittently)
using the thermo time switch bypass switch to get it started (after replacing it with a supposed working one off a f ... |
Topic: after an hour hard to start, but starts good otherwise |
jdub
Replies: 39
Views: 27240
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 2:45 am Subject: after an hour hard to start, but starts good otherwise |
| yeah tom, since it only seemed to happen after a longer hwy dr (the hard start after an hr), maybe i had the timing a little too advanced after emissions when iretarded it some to be safe, and then ad ... |
Topic: after an hour hard to start, but starts good otherwise |
jdub
Replies: 39
Views: 27240
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 11:32 am Subject: after an hour hard to start, but starts good otherwise |
hmmm, not sure of timing of problem, since it needed a certain time window after a longer drive to happen.
it did seem when i did my pressure tests that simetimes its wouls hold pressure for a while ... |
Topic: after an hour hard to start, but starts good otherwise |
jdub
Replies: 39
Views: 27240
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Forum: General Discussions Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2014 4:58 am Subject: accumulator. link? |
Goin to replace accum, due to having a little fuel coming out if drain hole at bottom, but the IRS is taking months on my refund !!!!!
(Gov can send millions overseas instantly for questionable civil ... |
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