Third Generation F-Body Message Boards

 
Page 1 of 10
1
2
3
4
5
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: Danno
Showing results 1 to 50 of 497
Search took 0.56 seconds.
Forum: Electronics
11-19-2006, 10:49 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,886
Posted By Danno

I have posted many times about this problem. Even...

I have posted many times about this problem. Even a brand new vehicle will not provide the current to charge a battery at low RPM, the reason is it's NOT designed to do that. The charging current is...
Forum: Electronics
11-19-2006, 10:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 516
Posted By Danno

the 2 wires on the plug, one has 12 volts all the...

the 2 wires on the plug, one has 12 volts all the time(it's the larger diameter wire) the other is alt sense and it also turns the alt off. That is key or ign sw controlled. Make sure it has no...
Forum: Electronics
02-20-2006, 09:49 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,526
Posted By Danno

Re: Does your battery go flat after 4 weeks of not driving?

1% per day is the normal rate of discharge for a lead acid battery at about 70degF. Factor in ambient temp, if it's cold it drops dramatically and also factoring in NORMAL parasitic drain from the...
Forum: Cooling
11-24-2005, 08:07 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 19,675
Posted By Danno

With a carbed eng you don't have the issues with...

With a carbed eng you don't have the issues with EFI systems, e.g. a computer trying to compensate to return the engine to specific parameters. The early TG ECM's were not a sophistocated as the...
Forum: Cooling
11-18-2005, 06:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,728
Posted By Danno

First thing is, do you have a SES light on? You...

First thing is, do you have a SES light on? You say there a few bugs, if the SES is on the primary fan will run all the time. Second, there is a pressure sw in the AC system that is normally closed....
Forum: Electronics
11-18-2005, 06:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 517
Posted By Danno

Re: Tach is off

You have to pull out the cable from the top at the guage end. Remove it, clean it completely and relube it. When you reinstall it slide it back into the housing and slowly turn it back and forth...
Forum: Cooling
11-08-2005, 07:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,490
Posted By Danno

Conventional coolant has a wetting agent in it....

Conventional coolant has a wetting agent in it. Some of my friends have used it in thier high hp sportbikes, but honestly I have not seen much difference between thiers and mine. I run Dexcool and...
Forum: Cooling
11-08-2005, 07:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 762
Posted By Danno

A chemical flush is probably the best if done...

A chemical flush is probably the best if done correctly. One word of caution, be prepared to replace the water pump if it's has some miles on it. Prestone has a kit that you can buy that you insert a...
Forum: Electronics
11-08-2005, 07:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 527
Posted By Danno

Sounds like a bad pump relay. The reason it takes...

Sounds like a bad pump relay. The reason it takes some cranking is because the fuel pump has 2 voltage sources, the relay and the oil sender sw. Above 4-5psi the oil sender sw closes and applys 12...
Forum: Electronics
11-08-2005, 07:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 433
Posted By Danno

Slow turn signals and the like are normal for a...

Slow turn signals and the like are normal for a vehicle with heavy accessory load at idle in drive in traffic, or any low rpm condition. GM has several customer education bulletins reference to this...
Forum: Electronics
11-05-2005, 08:13 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,293
Posted By Danno

I am not guessing, I just did a project for a...

I am not guessing, I just did a project for a company doing something similiar. The output if the VSS sender is very sensitive to load impedance, or load resistance. Depending on the impedance of the...
Forum: Electronics
11-04-2005, 05:58 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,293
Posted By Danno

Use a buffer module.

Use a buffer module.
Forum: Electronics
10-29-2005, 04:07 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 552
Posted By Danno

All third gen generators have 2 wires. The field...

All third gen generators have 2 wires. The field wire is HOT all the time. As TK said the brown or tan wire is the gen turn on-off. if the turn on wire is hot all the time the gen will buzz and drain...
Forum: Electronics
10-29-2005, 04:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 404
Posted By Danno

copper oxidation of wire is VERY serious. You...

copper oxidation of wire is VERY serious. You must clean any connection surgically for it to last over the long haul. It means tinning the conductor before attaching connectors. heat schrink and...
Forum: Electronics
10-02-2005, 09:29 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 560
Posted By Danno

First thing to do is check fuel rail pressure....

First thing to do is check fuel rail pressure. Tuned port systems run around 40-47 psi. Leaky injectors are usually caused by dirt in the system. Try running a can of GM top end cleaner. You could...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
09-29-2005, 06:13 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 417
Posted By Danno

Reset the timing to the correct base settting...

Reset the timing to the correct base settting then try it.
Forum: Electronics
09-29-2005, 06:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 393
Posted By Danno

NAPA would be a start, you can do it online. Try...

NAPA would be a start, you can do it online. Try www.acdelco.com and punch in all the car info and get the AC Delco part number. Pep Boys handles AC Delco and sells them for what usually comes out to...
Forum: Electronics
09-29-2005, 06:02 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 647
Posted By Danno

The stock 105 amp unit should be sufficient. Much...

The stock 105 amp unit should be sufficient. Much more depends on the battery's amp/hour rating. If you add some more demand such as with an amp just get a higher capacity battery. The generator only...
Forum: Cooling
09-25-2005, 08:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 458
Posted By Danno

go to www.acdelco.com and punch in all the...

go to www.acdelco.com and punch in all the vehicle info. You will get the AC Delco number, not the GMSPO stock number however any dealer can cross it quickly. A point of interest, when you buy the...
Forum: Electronics
09-25-2005, 08:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 717
Posted By Danno

The most common thing to fail are the...

The most common thing to fail are the electrolytic capacitors. They change value with age causing the tach to read incorrectly. replace all the polarized capacitors with the EXACT value, most times...
Forum: Cooling
08-18-2005, 03:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 697
Posted By Danno

Dat's the way to do it!

Dat's the way to do it!
Forum: Cooling
08-16-2005, 07:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 464
Posted By Danno

You don't, but it is a lot easier. It's a good...

You don't, but it is a lot easier. It's a good time to clean the TB. You will need a new gasket between the TB and the plenum, or you will be cursing youself if it's a Sunday and can't find a decent...
Forum: Electronics
08-13-2005, 09:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 849
Posted By Danno

You might want to try a Bosch universal heated...

You might want to try a Bosch universal heated sensor, they react faster and are more efficient than single wire non heated units.
Forum: Cooling
08-12-2005, 08:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 464
Posted By Danno

Of course it can. You are losing coolant and more...

Of course it can. You are losing coolant and more important system PRESSURE. Without pressure the boiling point of the water and coolant lowers causing overheating.
Forum: Electronics
08-12-2005, 08:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 849
Posted By Danno

First, the O2 sensor does nothing on cold start....

First, the O2 sensor does nothing on cold start. It won't begin to signal until it reaches approx 500-600 deg. Yes, they get what they call "lazy" as they get old. I would go over the connector you...
Forum: Cooling
08-11-2005, 12:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 697
Posted By Danno

It's been posted quite a bit, but here's the...

It's been posted quite a bit, but here's the short version. To do it correct you need new barrier hoses, new seals, new orifice tube and probably a new compressor. The front shaft seals won't take...
Forum: Cooling
08-09-2005, 07:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 743
Posted By Danno

The primary or driver side fan is ECM controlled,...

The primary or driver side fan is ECM controlled, but will default to the on state if the aux or pass fan is forced on before the engine CTS temp sender calls for the primary fan. 2 things cause...
Forum: Cooling
08-09-2005, 06:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 642
Posted By Danno

He is CORRECT. A proper 134 conversion costs MORE...

He is CORRECT. A proper 134 conversion costs MORE than a 12 refill, assuming your system is tight. Cross contamination of refrigerants is a worse problem for the environment. If you can stick with 12...
Forum: Electronics
07-31-2005, 08:46 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 483
Posted By Danno

Why Fuse Links?

I read Jim's article on properly wiring electronic and electrical items and a point was brought out about fuse links. As much as a PITA the are, they are the only practical way to protect the vehicle...
Forum: Cooling
07-29-2005, 07:33 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 686
Posted By Danno

Two things can cause this. Whenever the aux fan...

Two things can cause this. Whenever the aux fan is requested the primary fan comes on. On the pass side around cyl's 6&8 there is what they call the aux fan switch. It closes to ground when the temp...
Forum: Cooling
07-28-2005, 07:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 611
Posted By Danno

My understanding is that the boards are for...

My understanding is that the boards are for technical discussion of TG's. Calling a popularly elected president and administration facists, in my mind just doesn't belong here. That's it, pure and...
Forum: Cooling
07-27-2005, 02:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 611
Posted By Danno

Re: Legal question

If you were half as smart about ANYTHING as you seem to be in promoting your political views you would know it is against EPA guidelines to vent any refrigerant into the atmosphere. It is against EPA...
Forum: Electronics
07-27-2005, 07:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 703
Posted By Danno

Not unless you edit the calibrator in the ECM....

Not unless you edit the calibrator in the ECM. Everything in the ECM calibrator is programmed pretty precise. Newer GM vehicles self calibrate the TPS, the TG ECM's want it set to a narrow window....
Forum: Cooling
07-26-2005, 07:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 742
Posted By Danno

Tremo, this is not the forum for your political...

Tremo, this is not the forum for your political views. What's interesting is you pals at Greenpeace love butane and propane refrigerants. They love the fact that people could blow up in thier cars as...
Forum: Cooling
07-26-2005, 06:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 529
Posted By Danno

Thats the heater control valve. The vacuum line...

Thats the heater control valve. The vacuum line at the top allows water to flow thru the heater core when heat is requested from the interior controls and shuts off the flow when heat is off. Unless...
Forum: Electronics
07-26-2005, 06:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 703
Posted By Danno

The TPS sender is a potentiometer similiar to a...

The TPS sender is a potentiometer similiar to a manual volume control on any piece of electronic equipment. It supplies a varying voltage from usually a half volt to 5 volts at WOT. Unless the TPS is...
Forum: Cooling
07-26-2005, 06:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 553
Posted By Danno

That's pretty normal on a hot day with AC running...

That's pretty normal on a hot day with AC running and high outside temp. Be Cool makes aftermarket fans, don't know what the CFM rating is. You also may want to consider a rad with more rows. You can...
Forum: Cooling
07-25-2005, 07:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,020
Posted By Danno

You can't buy it retail. You need an EPA 608...

You can't buy it retail. You need an EPA 608 certification. 414b is a blended refrigerant, 50% HCFC 22, 30% HCFC 124, 9.5% HCFC 142B and 1.5% R-600a(isobutane). Blends with R-22 even though they are...
Forum: Cooling
07-22-2005, 06:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,020
Posted By Danno

You are correct, 12A type refrigerants have been...

You are correct, 12A type refrigerants have been around since before Freon and Suva. They were discontinued because they were explosive. 12A is 40% butane, 59%propane and 1%ethane. It will mix with...
Forum: Cooling
07-21-2005, 07:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,020
Posted By Danno

Lot's of people I know have used the Freeze 12...

Lot's of people I know have used the Freeze 12 and they claim it works great, however if you get an evaporator leak don't flick your Bick. It's real flammable.
Forum: Cooling
07-19-2005, 06:54 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,020
Posted By Danno

Lot's of people try it with limited success. If...

Lot's of people try it with limited success. If all you need is a charge it is still cheaper to use 12, it runs around $60lb, but it cools better and you don't have the 134 issues. 134 has problems...
Forum: Cooling
07-18-2005, 07:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,020
Posted By Danno

Re: Why the "F" don't R12 compressors like R134?

12 and 134 are totally different animals. 134 compressors are beefier than thier 12 counterparts. All the advice here is correct. Any contaminate in the system will likely destroy the new comp....
Forum: Cooling
07-18-2005, 07:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 780
Posted By Danno

I ran a ZZ-4 in my 89, It got hotter faster with...

I ran a ZZ-4 in my 89, It got hotter faster with the stock rad but always stayed within the safe zone. Whitney sold Modine rad's that you could order special with more rows for better cooling that...
Forum: Cooling
07-18-2005, 06:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 835
Posted By Danno

Go to the tech articles, there are diagrams on...

Go to the tech articles, there are diagrams on how to wire a switch. DO NOT run power for the fan directly thru a switch, use the switch to drive the relay. On the pass side between cyls 6&8 there is...
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-18-2005, 06:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 881
Posted By Danno

You will need a VSS sender that fit's into the...

You will need a VSS sender that fit's into the trans mechanical pickup area. On the 700R's you can use either the mechanical drive or an electronic VSS, they both fit into the same drive on the box....
Forum: Tech / General Engine
07-15-2005, 06:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,057
Posted By Danno

Some modern oil additives are using Teflon and...

Some modern oil additives are using Teflon and other friction reducers to achieve thier claims. The problem is that modern oils are so good and they themselves are getting better friction additives...
Forum: Electronics
07-15-2005, 06:32 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 485
Posted By Danno

A code number will help. What type of fuel...

A code number will help. What type of fuel delivery system, exhaust etc would help. I put a ZZ-4 block in my 89 and I had a similiar problem under hard acceleration up to about a buck, when I backed...
Forum: Electronics
07-15-2005, 06:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 482
Posted By Danno

Re: Alternator Question

100 amps is plenty unless you have a real radical stereo system. Whether it's a 130 or 144 you won't see much difference until you reach about 2500 RPM. Unless you have higher than normal demand on...
Forum: Electronics
07-12-2005, 06:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 625
Posted By Danno

Excellent, was the comp grinding or making noise?

Excellent, was the comp grinding or making noise?
Forum: Electronics
07-03-2005, 07:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 625
Posted By Danno

Sorry it took so long to reply, I was out of...

Sorry it took so long to reply, I was out of town. You are probably chasing your tail with the AC system. Any time that compressor kicks on there is a big voltage drop, first because of the current...
Showing results 1 to 50 of 497
 
Page 1 of 10
1
2
3
4
5
Last »


 
Forum Jump


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:13 AM.