thanks for all the great info everyone, so does only part of the track get used? meaning the arm stays put? some say you can move the arm a bit? I only opened it while off. noticed it was worn where the arm rests while off aka down near the bottom if looking from the top. Joe > -----Original Message----- > From: David Beierl [mailto:dbeierl@attglobal.net] > Sent: Friday, May 16, 2003 05:35 PM > To: fortinoj@SPEAKEASY.NET > Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: AFM tracks > > At 11:22 AM 5/16/2003, Joseph Fortino wrote: > >Hello, > > > >does anyone know if the tracks on the airflow meter inside the unit > >show signs of wear near where the unit rests, seems my tracks look > >worn out only at one spot. I cleaned the tracks lightly last night > >other than that all looks ok. *it might be draging ? * or sticking eh? > >any info for those who have popped the lid on this little device :) > > Watch it while it's idling -- you'll see it oscillating right at that spot, > which gets enormously more travel and wear than the rest of the range where > it simply moves from one spot to another and stays there until conditions > change. > > david > > > >thanks > >Joe > > -- > David Beierl -- dbeierl@attglobal.net > > |
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