What if it Snows?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Dave_in_AZ, Mar 19, 2018.

  1. Rideandrepair

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    Took the line off compressor, poured half bottle of 91 proof rubbing alcohol in it. It’s working good. Just heard it cut out. Alternators charging right on the money. Still have the active code 46 . Had it for at least 6 yrs. It should hold out another couple months. New ecm power harness is $250 at Dealer, back ordered for 6 mos. $51 on eBay. They’re both universal need trimming and?? Original part # on Amazon for $69. 6-8 weeks shipping. That’s the ticket. Already have the injector harness. Eventually maybe a whole engine harness. Fine line between leaving it alone when it’s working good, and fixing it before it breaks. The Detroit Breakdown Rides again!!!
     
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    Im on well water and it is cold. So in the summer yeah sweats
     
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    I always filled the main line off the compressor with power service air line antifreeze when the temperature would crash ….. my air dryer is a mile from the compressor….

    they say it’s hard on your cartridge but not being a Cascadia it gets a cartridge spring and fall anyways.
     
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    Filling it up. Local place is 3.49 gal. Lima Ohio’s 3.55 gal.
    I used mine up last year when I put the drier on. I think it needs a cartridge already. Had some water in the tanks, but it cleared up. I have that stuff sitting around forever. All swelled up bottle. Lol. I’m just glad I found the alcohol. Never had a problem with it. It evaporates anyway.
     
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    I go through a case of this stuff every winter.

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    You all are a bunch of nerds! How the hell do ya have a thread with thousands of posts without one mention of Kentuckians?
     
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    The road we live on hasn't been plowed by YRB since December 23rd. My sister and I have been the only ones to clear it, the last 5 feet of snowfall, and many large drifts from the wind.
     
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    I’ll get some tomorrow. Trailers froze up now. Airbags wont air up, Brakes won’t release.
     
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    I think I mentioned some wild ones in the 50s and 60’s and the ###### tonks downtown Detroit.