Date: Sat, 9 Jul 2016 14:50:06 -0500
Reply-To: John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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From: John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Idle stabilizer control
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What I finally did: I found that th socket in whick the contol box fits,
come right out with wires attached. There is a mounting block attached by
two screws to the sheet metal on the wheel well. This block is not intended
to be moved, but it can be. Not neccesary most times however. The block is
keyed so that keys on the receptacle with cable attached can be lifted out.
Once done, you have the cable, the receptacle and the stabilizer in your
hand. They may be difficult to separate, but with judicious handling it can
be done. Plugging the stabilzer box into the recepticle can be a chore..I
was unsble to get the blades of the stabilzer to recess all the way. Had
about 1/16" gaposis left. I finally took some rubber-like 1" tape and
applied to the front and sides over the gap.on the back, there was little I
could do. Left the gap there uncovered. Put the box and plug in place,
installed the tail light fixture. Turned on the ignition and checked the
stabilizer valve. It was humming nicely. Started the engine, let it idle a
bit then raised the rpm. The stabilzer system worked, as the system held
rpm at 1200 to 1500 rpm with the AC on and running,
I didn't check the power steering aspect of this.
Next project - (1) try and get the tach on line (works sometimes -
sometimes not), (2) troubleshoot the cruise control and repair/adjust it.
(3) install sound deadening material (3M) in the engine compartment.
John
On Jul 9, 2016 13:52, "Stephen Engel" <sengel543@yahoo.com> wrote:
> I have the same problem. I was thinking weather resistant duct tape. It's
> really difficult to manipulate the tape in that confined space though. A
> big blob of dielectric grease? Seal the whole "chamber"?
>
> Steve
> 87 Syncro 2.1 WBX
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Jul 9, 2016, at 1:16 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> >
> > I am replacing the failed unit, but find that the new unit won't seat all
> > the way. Has about a1/16th or so gap from being fully seated. This
> exposes
> > it to moisture.
> >
> > Anyone have any ideas as to how to seat the thing in the socket?
> >
> > John
>
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