Date: Sat, 13 Aug 2011 15:00:52 -0500
Reply-To: jaime forero <jforero@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
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From: jaime forero <jforero@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject: Re: AC cutting out momentarily
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I think that is the way to go, soldering but I still have the question about
using a heavier gauge wire.
Cheers
Jaime
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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Larry Alofs
Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2011 1:05 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: AC cutting out momentarily
I replaced the fusible link setup with a 50 A fuse and holder that I
got in the automotive audio section of W*lmart, I think. More
importantly, I replaced the old corroded crimp-on wire terminals with
new hefty ones and soldered them on after scraping the wires
thoroughly.
Larry A.
On Sat, Aug 13, 2011 at 12:59 PM, David Clarkson <dvdclarksn@aol.com> wrote:
> šI used the same gauge wire as I didn't want to do anything that might
change resistance since that is what seemed to cause the excess build up of
heat. Someone will probably correct me here if this theory doesn't hold
water. It took 20 years for enough oxidation/corrosion to cause the problem
so I used the same type wire but didn't use the same type ring connector as
the copper OEM seemed more prone to oxidation. I replaced the fusible link
with a junk yard part and bet that part is no longer available. I'm sure
that there is another fuse option (50amp right?) or suitable automotive
circuit breaker that could be substituted.
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> David Clarkson
> 90 Westy
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jaime Forero <jforero@sbcglobal.net>
> To: dvdclarksn <dvdclarksn@AOL.COM>; vanagon
<vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Sat, Aug 13, 2011 12:14 pm
> Subject: RE: AC cutting out momentarily
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> Did you use the same gauge wire?? šI am tempted to go to a heavier gauge
> wire for the wire going to the fusable link (well I really now have
> resettable fuse).
> Jaime
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> David Clarkson
> Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2011 10:12 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: AC cutting out momentarily
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> šBTDT- the corrosion can cause increased resistance and pop the fusable
> link. This happened simultaneously with the meltdown of my trinary switch.
I
> replaced several wires and connectors along with the switch and have had
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> other heat build up or meltdowns. This was still a very easy project as
> vanagon AC projects go. One of many over about 2-3 years of
troubleshooting
> the AC in my rig. In the end it was all worth it as I have had 34 deg.
vent
> temps once the system really gets going good.
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> David Clarkson
> 90 Westy-cool running!
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gregory Smith <gfs@GREGORYFSMITH.COM>
> To: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Fri, Aug 12, 2011 3:02 pm
> Subject: AC cutting out momentarily
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> I was concerned about this after hearing from others about fires etc. in
> that area. šMine still had the fuse (fusible link?) but it got too hot
> to touch when in use. šThe connections were slightly corroded and one
> was loose. šI carefully cleaned the contacts and wahsers with 600 grit
> sandpaper and reassembled tightly. šAs a n extra precaution I drilled a
> tidy pattern of vent holes in the cover panel below and above this area.
> šStill is pretty hot, but I think it is much cooler than before.
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> Gregory Smith
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> Smith Design Studio
> Small Building Company
> Olympia, WA
> 360-239-0429
> gregoryfsmith.com
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> -------- Original Message --------
> Date: Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:02:06 -0500
> From: jaime forero <jforero@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
> Subject: Re: AC cutting out momentarily
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> Hi in my case I have found that on very hot days and after 20-25 minutes
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> operating on high speed, 4 on the knob, the wire in the D pillar before
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> fuse that feeds juice to the fan gets hot and trips the fuse. A while =
> back
> the original fuse got so hot that it basically melted the plastic holder
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> I replaced it with a resettable fuse. The interesting thing is that the
> wires after the fuse going to the fan do not get very hot. I think my
> problem has to do with fans getting older and drawing more amps than =
> normal
> in high speed. Any suggestions?? Should I replace the wire that gets =
> hot
> with next gauge wire?? All other speeds, 3,2,1 work just fine.=20
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> jforero@sbcglobal.net
> Siempre Adelante!!!
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