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Glowplug Yellow Wire Bypass... What Size Fuse?
Ah, awesome! TYVM, chillman88. :hail Now, to find my hydraulic crimper in the garage...... :confused: I did run a "glowplug bypass fuse size" search, no results. I don't do enough searches here to know the tricks.- idi_econoline
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Glowplug Yellow Wire Bypass... What Size Fuse?
Yeh, the glowplug wires melted their end of the big connector. Been living dangerously, with no fuse, #6 wire, battery to GP relay. Anyone know off hand what size mega fuse I should use to protect this big circuit? TIA- idi_econoline
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Not-Charging Frustration
Realized (half-asleep) I probably confused y'all: When I realized that I'd disconnected the red/black alternator wire from the solenoid, I tested it, and it's only a few ohms end-to-end. So, staying with it for now. Will look to upgrade to new #4 and mega soon. However, since it's only running...- idi_econoline
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Not-Charging Frustration
Believe it or not, there is a factory steel tray under that 50. And, that 50 is SO much smaller than the 65. The near-dead 65 didn't seem to kill the 50; it load tested fine. But I replaced them both, upon advice from you veterans. TYVM- idi_econoline
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Not-Charging Frustration
Um, er, well... Only because you asked..... Somewhere in the process I actually DISCONNECTED the alternator output wire from the solenoid. Thought I was disconnecting the glowplug power wires, but, of course, THOSE would be the yellow wires! :frustrate:frustrate:frustrate Put the new 50 on a...- idi_econoline
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Not-Charging Frustration
Realized I forgot to answer this question.... driver's side has the usual group 65 (I went for an 850CCA) Passenger side has very little room, due to the heat flap-box. That side gets an uncommon group 50, which is very narrow. Only 600 CCA. Fortunately, my part of the world only gets around...- idi_econoline
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Not-Charging Frustration
Eureka! Yes, the continuity on the w/y sensor wire is good, but.... continuity of the 12v output from the alt to the solenoid is a no-go. Gotta be the fusible in the alternator cable. Guessing I'll need to undo the loom to find the link? Which end would be the likely location of it? Still...- idi_econoline
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Not-Charging Frustration
Well, took the alt back to the store. Three runs on their test jig = 15 volts each time. Yep, quite possible that the "core" I turned in was just fine. :frustrate:frustrate:frustrate So, back to the wiring. <hangs head> Young fella at the store said he'd seen this before when a battery was...- idi_econoline
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Not-Charging Frustration
Thinking it wouldn't hurt to take the "new" alternator back tomorrow for testing. ("REMANUFACTURED IN CHINA'), but with a "limited lifetime warranty." o_O- idi_econoline
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Not-Charging Frustration
All right, both the yellow/white and big red output wire are under 1 ohm to the starter solenoid. And, only one crimp-butt connector, on the white wire.- idi_econoline
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Not-Charging Frustration
That terminal near the center for the ground. My van has no such wire, and hasn't in the 11 years I've owned it.- idi_econoline
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Not-Charging Frustration
Hmm, good point! :rolleyes:- idi_econoline
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Not-Charging Frustration
Interesting point on the diagram.... have NEVER had a ground wire going to that center terminal!- idi_econoline
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Not-Charging Frustration
What puzzles me is that all started immediately after sitting for two weeks. Besides removing the driver's side battery and disconnecting the passenger one, I did unbolt the fuse panel for access to the brake pedal and booster bolts. Touching the fuse panel shouldn't cause my issues, should it...- idi_econoline
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Not-Charging Frustration
Judging by the butt connectors, someone already replaced the connector. Latches in properly, so not concerned about it. Thanks!- idi_econoline
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Not-Charging Frustration
Pulled fuse # 18, which powers the gauge cluster. The same 12.something as at the batteries. My cluster gauge actually WAS quite accurate.- idi_econoline
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Not-Charging Frustration
Voltage at batteries when running at above-idle same as idle. Was 12.something, not the 13+ I would expect with a functioning alternator. Will hunt down that wire, thanks.- idi_econoline
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Not-Charging Frustration
Major duh! TYVM, riphip. Now remembering my charger stopped once, while individually charging that old battery. The indication was "bad." Unplugged, and it took the charge, but.... yeh.- idi_econoline
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Not-Charging Frustration
In an offline discussion with a member here, he suggested that the one remaning "old" battery is the problem. It load tests fine, though.- idi_econoline
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Not-Charging Frustration
Thanks, 1992, so 3G before and after.- idi_econoline
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Not-Charging Frustration
Howdy, all. Been a while, again. Fine, so, vacuum booster failed, and brake fluid bad, so replaced booster and MC. Bleeding took forever. As soon as I started her up, the factory volt gauge read low, like 10.5 volts. Multimeter showed 12.5 or so. Tested batteries, one bad. Replaced. Charged...- idi_econoline
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Changing water pump need some knowledge
Wishing you luck, yARIC008. Did pump a couple months ago, in the summer heat, without shade. As for hoses, I'm a fan of RockAuto, but I am also blessed to have a NAPA regional warehouse a few miles away. May be something you'll want to hold in your hands before you pay for it! Of course, that...- idi_econoline
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Thought It Was Belt Drive, but YIKES!
Shook the flexplate. Next step would have been dropping the transmission to check flywheel bolts. It really is a sheetmetal sound, so flexplate was all I could think of!- idi_econoline
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Thought It Was Belt Drive, but YIKES!
GOT IT!!!! Holeeeeeey........ No big deal..... just the starter solenoid hanging by its shaft!!!!!!!!! YIKES, again! Both mounting bolts are gone. Starts just fine, of course!! The metallic sound is the housing for the solenoid.... sheetmetal! :mad::eek::oops:o_O:bail Thanks for your...- idi_econoline
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Thought It Was Belt Drive, but YIKES!
Found transmission cooler lines loose yesterday, ziptied them snug. Nope.- idi_econoline
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