Date:         Fri, 16 May 2003 17:49:07 +0000
Reply-To:     fortinoj@SPEAKEASY.NET
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From:         Joseph Fortino <fortinoj@SPEAKEASY.NET>
Subject:      Re: AFM tracks
Comments: To: David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net>
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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
>
>