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Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-05-2002, 05:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,406
Posted By Stuart Moss

Bill, Yea, you confused me :eek: but now I...

Bill,

Yea, you confused me :eek: but now I guess you know how to switch it with either applying a positive or negative voltage!

You were 100% correct then. If you want the output to switch...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-03-2002, 05:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,406
Posted By Stuart Moss

Bill, You cannot do as you propose because...

Bill,

You cannot do as you propose because pin 1 is ground for the IC (and pin 8 is VCC [or positive] along with the "reset" pin 4 which must be high [positive voltage > ~ 3 volts ?]).

Pin 3 is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-03-2002, 10:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 608
Posted By Stuart Moss

I too have heard that synthetic oil will swell...

I too have heard that synthetic oil will swell the seals just a little. Of couse, we all know that the cleaning action of synthetic oil will (could) clean up sludge/varnish/etc. which could develop...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
03-03-2002, 10:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,406
Posted By Stuart Moss

TunedPort350, Regarding the two methods for...

TunedPort350,

Regarding the two methods for applying a switched ground to trigger the switched delay, I'll try and explain below.

There are many ways to do this, and the easiest way is to...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-25-2002, 11:16 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,169
Posted By Stuart Moss

Robert, I think you just told us where your...

Robert,

I think you just told us where your problem is.



As I posted a few posts above this one, my excessive front outer tire wear disappeared completely after I followed someone elses...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-23-2002, 04:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,169
Posted By Stuart Moss

I respectfully disagree. The information I posted...

I respectfully disagree. The information I posted is my experience of eliminating the uneven wear problem by readjusting the alignment to the settings as I posted for performance use.

The tires I...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
01-22-2002, 07:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,169
Posted By Stuart Moss

I too had exactly the same problem you're having...

I too had exactly the same problem you're having - probably worse!

I drive "spiritedly" which means that I take my corners fast. I'm sure that this contributes to the problem.

I had really...
Forum: Electronics
09-06-2001, 04:52 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 379
Posted By Stuart Moss

Your (at least on my '91) ignition switch is...

Your (at least on my '91) ignition switch is located down the steering column. The ignition cylinder, of course, is where you put the key in. There is a long rod (GM calls this the actuator rod ...
Forum: Electronics
09-05-2001, 09:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 444
Posted By Stuart Moss

There are many factors why this could be. I...

There are many factors why this could be.

I can think of three very important questions that I would need the answers to in order to make an intelligent guess as to the problem(s).

1. What is...
Forum: Electronics
09-02-2001, 09:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 410
Posted By Stuart Moss

Swap the lights on the passenger and driver's...

Swap the lights on the passenger and driver's sides. Does the problem move? If so, then you can presume the problem is with the lamp. I would suspect the filament is not securely attached to its...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-01-2001, 06:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 624
Posted By Stuart Moss

I have seen petroleum jelly (Vasoline®) and...

I have seen petroleum jelly (Vasoline®) and grease both used successfully.

When I needed something to protect the terminals, I had the best results with the spray (can't remember the name) made...
Forum: Electronics
08-30-2001, 10:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 372
Posted By Stuart Moss

You will not need the current limiting resistor...

You will not need the current limiting resistor if you connect enough L.E.D.'s in series provided you have the proper number of L.E.D.'s in series.

To answer your second question, that depends...
Forum: Electronics
08-29-2001, 09:43 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 502
Posted By Stuart Moss

There is no one fuse that powers everything you...

There is no one fuse that powers everything you mentioned (at least for a 1991 Camaro). For example, the headlights don't even have a fuse. There are protected by a circuit breaker incorporated in/on...
Forum: Electronics
08-28-2001, 10:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 419
Posted By Stuart Moss

I don't know about other years, but for my '91...

I don't know about other years, but for my '91 Camaro, the ignition switch will ground the input to the temperature gauge when in the "start" position. Grounding the input to the temperature gauge...
Forum: Electronics
08-24-2001, 08:10 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,095
Posted By Stuart Moss

IMO, the number one reason CS-130 alternators...

IMO, the number one reason CS-130 alternators fail is due to excessive heat. This is generally accepted as a design flaw which subsequent alternators addressed by incorporating better cooling...
Forum: Electronics
08-24-2001, 08:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 368
Posted By Stuart Moss

Easy (at least for those that are wired as my '91...

Easy (at least for those that are wired as my '91 Camaro).

Just permanently wire the ground side of the coil(s) of the relay to gound. This is generally the thin green/white wire.

From the...
Forum: Electronics
08-23-2001, 09:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 546
Posted By Stuart Moss

Actually, that is not true. Granted, the start-up...

Actually, that is not true. Granted, the start-up current is short, but not that short. If it is was in the millisecond range, then yes, an oscilliscope or peak and hold meter (if it can capture the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-22-2001, 06:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 565
Posted By Stuart Moss

Strickly a guess, but I agree with the post about...

Strickly a guess, but I agree with the post about the ignition switch sticking in the "on" position.

The ignition key moves a lever to the actual switch contacts located further down the steering...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-22-2001, 06:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 330
Posted By Stuart Moss

Without knowing just how much the voltage is...

Without knowing just how much the voltage is dropping, it may or may not be a problem, as the alternator will always produce less current (thus less voltage) when moving slower (engine at idle).
...
Forum: Electronics
08-22-2001, 06:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 546
Posted By Stuart Moss

FYI, on my 1991 Camaro, I obtained the following...

FYI, on my 1991 Camaro, I obtained the following current measurements on both my factory GM fans, made at 14.2VDC.

Both fans drew essentially the same amount of current.

Start-up current lasted...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-20-2001, 10:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 416
Posted By Stuart Moss

Running without a thermostat will take more time...

Running without a thermostat will take more time for an engine to get up to operating temperature. It will take even longer in the winter.

If you don't drive far or long enough for the engine to...
Forum: Electronics
08-20-2001, 10:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 513
Posted By Stuart Moss

To remove the stator from the alternator, you...

To remove the stator from the alternator, you will have to remove the three wires connected to the rectifier.

I unsoldered them and removed the crimp, so I had the same length of solid wire to...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-19-2001, 11:42 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 935
Posted By Stuart Moss

While this tool may not exist at their respective...

While this tool may not exist at their respective stores, it certainly does exist on the open market. I have found that this installation tool is absent from every “popular” auto parts store that I...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-14-2001, 10:42 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 470
Posted By Stuart Moss

Wow. I don't think I ever go above 200° on the...

Wow. I don't think I ever go above 200° on the highway, even when it's >95°F. Although my car is stock. Since you have an aftermarket radiator, we're not making a fair comparison.

I too am...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-14-2001, 10:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 978
Posted By Stuart Moss

This subject has been covered often here. You can...

This subject has been covered often here. You can do a search (e.g. "VATS") here for some discussions on this topic.

The tech article at this site is at:...
Forum: Electronics
08-13-2001, 09:30 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 561
Posted By Stuart Moss

There is a tech article here on how to do it. If...

There is a tech article here on how to do it. If you have the ignition key with the pellet (resistor) imbedded in it, it'll be a lot easier since you'll only have to measure the resistance of that...
Forum: Electronics
08-13-2001, 07:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 607
Posted By Stuart Moss

At 103K miles, yesterday was the first time that...

At 103K miles, yesterday was the first time that I ever had a problem with my VATS https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/frown.gif. The starter would not crank - nothing. A dead giveaway that it was...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
08-12-2001, 07:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 889
Posted By Stuart Moss

Jza, Regarding the turn signal lamp...

Jza,

Regarding the turn signal lamp modification. I too made the modification and with one exception, the lamps have remaind condensation free. The exception was yesterday when it was raining so...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-10-2001, 07:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,380
Posted By Stuart Moss

I too have always torqued them to 100ft. lbs. ...

I too have always torqued them to 100ft. lbs.

The owners manual for my '91 (with 16" aluminum wheels) states, for both early and late 1991 models to torque the nuts to 100ft. lbs.

But then the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-10-2001, 11:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 470
Posted By Stuart Moss

clewis, To help narrow down the possible...

clewis,

To help narrow down the possible problems, when does the coolant get too hot?

1. On the highway?

2. In the city?

3. Both highway/city?
Forum: Electronics
08-10-2001, 10:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 405
Posted By Stuart Moss

I understand. It really doesn't matter if you...

I understand. It really doesn't matter if you know what goes where, at least not yet. I only want to isolate the current source. Then we (you) can determine what is connected to it. If the current...
Forum: Electronics
08-09-2001, 10:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 405
Posted By Stuart Moss

I was curious to see exactly how much the...

I was curious to see exactly how much the parasitic load was on my '91 Z28 so I measured it to give you an idea of a typical example.

27mA. That's 0.027 amperes, and is what the ECM and alarm draw...
Forum: Electronics
08-09-2001, 10:15 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 999
Posted By Stuart Moss

Parasitic drain is simply the current draw when...

Parasitic drain is simply the current draw when the engine is off. It is typically 80-150mA (0.08 - 0.15 amperes). Genereally, anything over a couple hundred milliamperes (200-300mA or 0.2 - 0.3...
Forum: Electronics
08-09-2001, 10:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,822
Posted By Stuart Moss

Yes, the "20M" is the 20 meg-ohm reading, or the...

Yes, the "20M" is the 20 meg-ohm reading, or the highest reading. You want to adjust the reading closest to the range that you are reading. The resistance selector is typically:

200 (ohm)
2K...
Forum: Electronics
08-09-2001, 09:52 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 405
Posted By Stuart Moss

You can isolate the device that is drawing...

You can isolate the device that is drawing excessive current by removing fuses one at a time until the current draw drops.

If all the fuses have been removed (did you remember the fuel pump fuse...
Forum: Electronics
08-08-2001, 09:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,822
Posted By Stuart Moss

The most common way to check for resistance is to...

The most common way to check for resistance is to use an ohmmeter. Dital Multi-Meters(DMM) are generally the most accurate.

Remove both ends of a spark plug wire and connect one end to one of the...
Forum: Electronics
08-08-2001, 09:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 662
Posted By Stuart Moss

Stuart, I have a '91, and I think my...

Stuart,

I have a '91, and I think my schematic is the same as yours.

Before going any further, I would want to know if the fuse if for the relay coil or the relay contacts?

According to my...
Forum: Electronics
08-08-2001, 03:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 376
Posted By Stuart Moss

Summit, 1.800.230.3030

Summit, 1.800.230.3030
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-08-2001, 03:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 391
Posted By Stuart Moss

The GM manual for my '91 says to change it every...

The GM manual for my '91 says to change it every 30K miles or 24 months, although changing it earlier cernainly won't hurt.

It there any benefit of using distilled or DI water over "tap" water?
...
Forum: Electronics
08-08-2001, 03:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 438
Posted By Stuart Moss

Homer, I totally agree with the KISS...

Homer,

I totally agree with the KISS principle.

I'm sorry that we couldn't eliminate the chime. Although you were able to disable it as much as possible without having to go into the circuit....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-08-2001, 09:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 680
Posted By Stuart Moss

Good job Mr. Miles. Electronic...

Good job Mr. Miles.

Electronic designers/engineers/buffs know that, from an electrical standpoint, the preferred (not to be confused with "only") method of making an electrical connection is the...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-07-2001, 09:54 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 1,304
Posted By Stuart Moss

I have never heard the term "muscle car" used on...

I have never heard the term "muscle car" used on anything but cars made in the U.S.

Has anyone heard of a foreign car that was consider a muscle car?

"Performance car" sounds more intimidating...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-07-2001, 09:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 680
Posted By Stuart Moss

Optima is a completely sealed/maintenance free...

Optima is a completely sealed/maintenance free AGM (Absorged Glass Mat) [this is better than gel cells] battery that I have mounted in the trunk area on the rise between the rear well and spare tire...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-07-2001, 05:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 680
Posted By Stuart Moss

I personally would not connect the negative...

I personally would not connect the negative battery cable to chassis ground as suggested above. I would run the same size (e.g. 1/0) cable from the battery negative terminal to the engine block as it...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-07-2001, 04:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,224
Posted By Stuart Moss

You've got my curiosity up. I think I'll try a...

You've got my curiosity up. I think I'll try a quart of ATF before switching to synthetic on the next oil change.

For any entrepreneurs - I wonder if it would be profitable to market this. Buy ATF...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
08-07-2001, 04:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,527
Posted By Stuart Moss

If you have one fan: a bad Coolant Temperature...

If you have one fan: a bad Coolant Temperature Sensor (CTS) located by the thermostat with two wires may not be giving the ECM the proper temperature (resistance).

If you have two fan's, a bad...
Forum: Electronics
08-07-2001, 12:16 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 438
Posted By Stuart Moss

Homer, Ok, I got it. I still believe that...

Homer,

Ok, I got it. I still believe that that switch you described is just to tell the circuit when the seatbelt is in the driving (rear) position.

Regarding the two other wires to the motor -...
Forum: Suspension and Chassis
08-07-2001, 10:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 556
Posted By Stuart Moss

For some reason I pronunced it that way, rhyming...

For some reason I pronunced it that way, rhyming with "phone" or "clone".

Thanks, I was losing sleep https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/frown.gif
Forum: Electronics
08-07-2001, 10:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 438
Posted By Stuart Moss

Another thought. Correct me if I'm wrong, but if...

Another thought. Correct me if I'm wrong, but if the seatbelt action is fully automatic, so the driver cannot elect to NOT use the seatbelt, then I wonder why the chime sounds at all!

On a car...
Forum: Electronics
08-07-2001, 10:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 438
Posted By Stuart Moss

Ok, I think I understand now. Four wires go to...

Ok, I think I understand now. Four wires go to the belt mechanism, two to a switch, and the other two to perform a task inside the seatbelt mechanism.

Also, I didn't realize that this was a moving...
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