[QUOTE=Slithers;51409144]
Also Grenadiac, if you go to a 123 harness, you will need to get the parallel circuit glow plugs that were made from 76 on.[/QUOTE]
He needs to man up not pussy out. Literally, it's only a fucking diesel from the 70's. You could post a IMG of the wiring diagram and you might make him have a brain aneurysm.
[QUOTE=RoboChimp;51405015]Well I'm trying to get Tachometer info from a 95 Honda that doesn't have one. I'm trying to see if I can use the OBD1 port and a cheap android tablet to use as a Tachometer. OBD1 seems to work on my father's '97 mazda 626, with an adapter for Mazda's weird OBD1 port, but it's useless for engine problems.[/QUOTE]
They changed from OBD I to OBD II between 95 and 96. OBD II is a standardized thing and carries a good deal of information on it in most cases, which is why it's fairly easy to pull tach info on it.
As was mentioned, OBD I is pretty useless depending on the manufacturer. You'd be best off tapping a fuel interior wire or coil wire to source a tach signal. Nothing to wild or out of the ordinary!
[QUOTE=Dr. Deeps;51409240]As someone who had a 360 with that exact same problem you'll need to replace the ECM most likely and check the plug for the overdrive/TCL solenoid. All that matters for the ECM is the motor and auto/manual so if you go to the junk yard you can get basically any 5.9/auto ECM and slap it in there no problem.
Did both of those things, and truck ran mint. Make sure that you replace the plug/harness for that solenoid BEFORE you replace the ECM because otherwise you'll short out the ECM. Trust me, I went through 4 of them before my Ram ran good again.
[thumb]http://imgur.com/zekN9C5.jpg[/thumb]
Obligatory picture of my old girl that I only got to own for 5 short months, and only drove for 2-3 of those months. Transmission slipped out of overdrive right in front of a Ford dealer and I turned around and pulled in there and said "I need a car. Now." And that's how I left that afternoon with a 2014 Focus(which I traded in for a $20 profit 9 months later) :v:
Which I also no longer have.[/QUOTE]
I'll pass it along. Thanks for the tip. These are sweet trucks and his "Brutus" is a monster. It reminds me a lot of the truck Valon's building, actually. Very similar setup.
[editline]21st November 2016[/editline]
[QUOTE=DPKiller;51409249]He needs to man up not pussy out. Literally, it's only a fucking diesel from the 70's. You could post a IMG of the wiring diagram and you might make him have a brain aneurysm.[/QUOTE]
:~)
Welp, the only thing to come out of my hunting trip is that the rotting tailpipe fell of my truck, and I cracked my phone screen.
Maybe Ill ghetto up a side dump pipe in front of the rear wheels. What would make a dirty nasty diesel exhaust tip that doesnt scream "truck ricer"? I was thinking bare 4" pipe wrapped in empty Icehouse cans.
About to take a 3000 total mile round trip road trip. Never driven that far in my life and I'm stressing for no reason other than the fact my car (2016 Chevrolet Cruze, the new body style) isn't undercoated and it's on summer tires and I'll be traveling from Arkansas to Syracuse New York. I have double coverage of roadside assistance, but no spare tire. I've literally got nothing in car except a knife, a jacket, and a set of safety glasses. I'll be bringing my full tool kit, borrowing some jumper cables from my folks, and I've got a tire pump I can bring, as well as the one that came with the fix a flat kit with the car.
Am I missing anything that I should consider? I'm young and dumb and don't want to miss anything I may need.
I would bring along at minimal tire patch plugs or a spare tire which ever not that tire fix a flat shit.
Also a cooler for drinks. I find myself drinking quite a bit when driving. Fill my fake yeti up with Ice and keep refilling it with bottled water all day. Nice.
[QUOTE=DPKiller;51410219]I would bring along at minimal tire patch plugs or a spare tire which ever not that tire fix a flat shit.
Also a cooler for drinks. I find myself drinking quite a bit when driving. Fill my fake yeti up with Ice and keep refilling it with bottled water all day. Nice.[/QUOTE]
I've got roadside assistance for the tire patch situation, plus I can always get a TA/Petro to do it and pay them the $35.99 plus shop fee and taxes that they charge for that (I work in the trucking industry :v:)
Cooler is going to be filled with hotdogs.[URL="http://hofmannbrands.com/index.html"]http://hofmannbrands.com/index.html][/URL] These, specifically. (regional food)
Also, money is a bit tight now due to the trip and since the car didn't come with a spare, I'm kind of hosed on that.
Sausages?
This is were I like my Dometic cf-35 can handle meats without any ice what so ever... I can keep everything in there and have food ready to go.
[editline]22nd November 2016[/editline]
But jelly, I cant cook a brat worth a shit.
They're a regional favorite in my hometown. They're basically what would happen if Jesus made hot dogs.
[QUOTE=Grenadiac;51408099]It gets fuel but it's not even trying to fire. Checked intakes. He's pretty sure it's some electrical gremlin but has no idea where to start diagnosing.[/QUOTE]
Crank Position Sensor? If the ECU doesn't know the engine is getting close to TDC it won't send a signal to the spark plugs.
I got bored and ordered my first car part that will lead me into the eternal gates of heaven.
Motor mounts for an LS in a GMT400.
Getting real tired of all noise and no balls.
I also want a chicken sandwich from Raising Canes....
[QUOTE=DPKiller;51410219]I would bring along at minimal tire patch plugs or a spare tire which ever not that tire fix a flat shit.
Also a cooler for drinks. I find myself drinking quite a bit when driving. Fill my fake yeti up with Ice and keep refilling it with bottled water all day. Nice.[/QUOTE]
Short story about patches that came across my facebook: Dude needed a patch in his tire because of a small nail, place did it for $10. Patch failed shortwhile later. Dude goes on to rant about how no place can put a patch in on the spot and how much they were charging. He got to the point where he told somewhere that he'd pay $150 for a [I]patch[/I].
Just replace the tire if you've gotten to $150 of anger to try to patch it.
[QUOTE=Birdman101;51410025]Welp, the only thing to come out of my hunting trip is that the rotting tailpipe fell of my truck, and I cracked my phone screen.
Maybe Ill ghetto up a side dump pipe in front of the rear wheels. What would make a dirty nasty diesel exhaust tip that doesnt scream "truck ricer"? I was thinking bare 4" pipe wrapped in empty Icehouse cans.[/QUOTE]
icehouse is gross and you'd have to drink gross beer to get the empty cans
I did a dumb. I'm getting a full set of new tires today and to send off the old ones I went to my favorite patch of dirt to have a play. After one revolution the left rear ejected its tread. Now that wouldn't be a problem for me, just throw on the spare and go, but immediately after that happened my engine sputtered and died. I'm not getting any error codes, but I'm also not getting any fuel pressure, and the engine won't fire, so I'm guessing the tread took out a fuel line.
Waiting for the tow right now.
Of corse it happens on the day I'm getting new tires.
[editline]22nd November 2016[/editline]
LMAO the fuel pump cutoff switch in the trunk got triggered by the sudden jolt. I'm at the tire store now, sheepish as can be.
What's the best way to downshift on a manual?
That's just about the only thing I'm not used to yet. Right now I'm slowing letting the clutch out after selecting a lower gear and letting the RPM go up. I blip the throttle every once in a while to rev match, but I'm just not fast enough at it to make a difference.
I can up shift really fast, but down shifting takes a good few seconds. :v:
I really like rev matching, haven't really tried heel-toe downshifting yet, but it seems useful.
[QUOTE=Gulen;51410527]Crank Position Sensor? If the ECU doesn't know the engine is getting close to TDC it won't send a signal to the spark plugs.[/QUOTE]
This was it. Fired right up.
[QUOTE=Slithers;51409144]They're solid cars and that one has fairly low miles. Watch out for rusting spring perches and rust under the rear windshield. The rockers look alright which is a good sign but make sure you lift the carpets and give the floors a swift kick or a rap with your fist. Jack up the car with the factory jack at two jack points as well to make sure it isn't shot to shit.
Major issues with the 123 chassis include failed sunroof drains, rot under the battery tray, incorrect transmission working vacuum pressure, failed trans modulator, broken radiator hose fittings, and sticking brakes. All are easy fixes except the rust. Make damn sure it has never been run on vegetable oil, because that SHIT causes everything from melted pistons to failed injection pumps.
I'd take a look at it, they're nice sturdy cars. If you plan on buying, plan on doing a valve adjustment, trans fluid change (use Chevron MD3 or a Dex3 equivalent that isn't also Dex4 equivalent), an oil change, and run some diesel purge through the system.
Also Grenadiac, if you go to a 123 harness, you will need to get the parallel circuit glow plugs that were made from 76 on.[/QUOTE]
Definitely do a valve adjustment. it's honestly the most neglected service on those cars.
[QUOTE=Lerlth;51412435]What's the best way to downshift on a manual?
That's just about the only thing I'm not used to yet. Right now I'm slowing letting the clutch out after selecting a lower gear and letting the RPM go up. I blip the throttle every once in a while to rev match, but I'm just not fast enough at it to make a difference.
I can up shift really fast, but down shifting takes a good few seconds. :v:[/QUOTE]
it's just a matter of getting a feel for it
The guy called back about the mercedes. He was outta town which is why he didnt answer and the car wasnt out. Made a date for a meet on sun.
Edit: also he called it a beautiful piece of machinery in a non "trying to sell you something" kinda way. Perhaps its a bit better maintained than your average joes' car? I dunno.
[QUOTE=Lerlth;51412435]What's the best way to downshift on a manual?
That's just about the only thing I'm not used to yet. Right now I'm slowing letting the clutch out after selecting a lower gear and letting the RPM go up. I blip the throttle every once in a while to rev match, but I'm just not fast enough at it to make a difference.
I can up shift really fast, but down shifting takes a good few seconds. :v:[/QUOTE]
if youre maintaining the same speed, just do a firmer blip to raise your revs and let the clutch out a little faster. you dont want to clutch brake, it will wear your clutch out.
it's usually just something you develop a feel for, but the trick is to be able to let the clutch out and not be riding it so much
[QUOTE=butre;51411668]icehouse is gross and you'd have to drink gross beer to get the empty cans[/QUOTE]
My friends started drinking it because its something like 5 bucks for a 12pack. Its not bad, really. Tastes like stale water, which is better than bud light, which actually tastes worse than water. Makes a good casual drink due to th low alcohol. Hell, if it wasnt super illegal, i could probably drink 3-4 of them going down the road and not break .08. i wish more states had mississippis drinking anddriving laws.
be a man pound a fifth and go on a road trip
Been having some fun figuring out a spastic voltage problem on an 05 Neon SXT.
Lights going bright and dim suggested it was the alternator trying to charge in AC, but NO.
The ECM has to be changed, after learning it is externally regulated and throwing a new alt in, then the car doing the same thing. The ECM has EVC (I think electronic voltage control) which tells the alternator to do it's thing.
Found an ECM at a junk yard in the exact same car that looks like it was kept mint, till someone hit the front on the passenger. Should be fun tomorrow, because it also needs the rad fans replaced and the housing for it is crumbling and the motors are toast.
Fuck yeah won't be needing any of this shit anymore
[img]http://i.imgur.com/EO6RH11.jpg[/img]
[sp]I saved in a box just in case :([/sp]
[QUOTE=Scientwist;51413544]Been having some fun figuring out a spastic voltage problem on an 05 Neon SXT.
Lights going bright and dim suggested it was the alternator trying to charge in AC, but NO.
The ECM has to be changed, after learning it is externally regulated and throwing a new alt in, then the car doing the same thing. The ECM has EVC (I think electronic voltage control) which tells the alternator to do it's thing.
Found an ECM at a junk yard in the exact same car that looks like it was kept mint, till someone hit the front on the passenger. Should be fun tomorrow, because it also needs the rad fans replaced and the housing for it is crumbling and the motors are toast.[/QUOTE]
My PT Cruiser was doing that. It was dimming and half stalling all the time. I think it wasn't telling the alt to charge the battery or some shit. Swapped it out and it works great now.
[QUOTE=Dr. Deeps;51410165]About to take a 3000 total mile round trip road trip. Never driven that far in my life and I'm stressing for no reason other than the fact my car (2016 Chevrolet Cruze, the new body style) isn't undercoated and it's on summer tires and I'll be traveling from Arkansas to Syracuse New York. I have double coverage of roadside assistance, but no spare tire. I've literally got nothing in car except a knife, a jacket, and a set of safety glasses. I'll be bringing my full tool kit, borrowing some jumper cables from my folks, and I've got a tire pump I can bring, as well as the one that came with the fix a flat kit with the car.
Am I missing anything that I should consider? I'm young and dumb and don't want to miss anything I may need.[/QUOTE]
Bring a small shovel.
On a side note, I posted it to /r/preppers for entertainment purposes, and they told me to bring 48 rolls of toilet paper and 3 weeks worth of food. And to spend $500 on snow tires that I will literally only use for that trip...
[QUOTE=Scientwist;51413544]Been having some fun figuring out a spastic voltage problem on an 05 Neon SXT.
Lights going bright and dim suggested it was the alternator trying to charge in AC, but NO.
The ECM has to be changed, after learning it is externally regulated and throwing a new alt in, then the car doing the same thing. The ECM has EVC (I think electronic voltage control) which tells the alternator to do it's thing.
Found an ECM at a junk yard in the exact same car that looks like it was kept mint, till someone hit the front on the passenger. Should be fun tomorrow, because it also needs the rad fans replaced and the housing for it is crumbling and the motors are toast.[/QUOTE]
On older Hondas you can just cut the ALTC wire from the ECU and it gets rid of the CAFE/EPA MPG boosting garbage that causes crazy voltage fluctuations.
[QUOTE=Dr. Deeps;51414040]On a side note, I posted it to /r/preppers for entertainment purposes, and they told me to bring 48 rolls of toilet paper and 3 weeks worth of food. And to spend $500 on snow tires that I will literally only use for that trip...[/QUOTE]
if you don't already have toilet paper in your vehicle you're not living life to it's fullest potential.
some lava soap, water, and a couple jars of peanut butter is a must as well
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