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Old 06-20-2012, 09:33 AM
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I'd say it's part of the casting
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Originally Posted by otis
This is a picture of behind my water pump. I’m trying to figure out if this flat spot is machined into the casting, or my water pump impeller implosion caused this?

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So where could I get one thats actually decent?
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So where could I get one thats actually decent?
Craftsman makes a good one.
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Originally Posted by Hayden98XJ
Looking at engine stands. Are harbor freights worth it?
I got mine at Napa, its one of the nicest ive seen. Has a crank with gears in it to rotate the engine and a attached drip pan. Think it was 219 or so.
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My uncle had a fully dressed 426 hemi for this dart on it and it didn't even hardly bounce! Thats about the heaviest gas engine you can get and it can hold more. Also rebuilt a bobcat diesel on it, but I think the hemi was heavier, lol.
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I asked this in a related thread, but no luck so far. This feels like a dumb question, but I cant find the answer...

"I recharged my AC yesterday because it just wasn't cold enough. Everything went fine and it is blowing cold. My question is about the compressor. Before I added a can of refrigerant the compressor would cycle on (3-5 seconds) then off (for about 1 second). Now the compressor constantly runs when AC/defrost is on.

So... should the compressor run constantly or cycle on/off?"

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Originally Posted by Gimmiemorehead
I asked this in a related thread, but no luck so far. This feels like a dumb question, but I cant find the answer...

"I recharged my AC yesterday because it just wasn't cold enough. Everything went fine and it is blowing cold. My question is about the compressor. Before I added a can of refrigerant the compressor would cycle on (3-5 seconds) then off (for about 1 second). Now the compressor constantly runs when AC/defrost is on.

So... should the compressor run constantly or cycle on/off?"

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It should cycle on/off. You have either a pressure sensor malfunction or you put too little/much in.
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Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s

It should cycle on/off. You have either a pressure sensor malfunction or you put too little/much in.
Yes those recharge it yourself kits aren't a good idea. Its easy to put too much in. The clutch on the compressor is working fine?
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Originally Posted by Trev1006
Yes those recharge it yourself kits aren't a good idea. Its easy to put too much in. The clutch on the compressor is working fine?
Seems to be no difference other than the the compressor constantly running...well, and its colder. The cheap gauge that came with the can says its fine, but about 20 seconds into adding the refrigerant the compressor started up and never stopped running (was cycling up until that moment).

Can I just let out some pressure (like a tire) or is that unsafe? how can I rule out the pressure sensor?
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can anyone recommend a good electric replacement fan? every time mine kicks-on, it sounds as if it's going to fall off.. seems like it's just a matter of time, so I'd better start looking. But, i'd like to replace the clutch driven with an electric that I can just throw on a switch, for when needed.
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Originally Posted by zimbobwye
can anyone recommend a good electric replacement fan? every time mine kicks-on, it sounds as if it's going to fall off.. seems like it's just a matter of time, so I'd better start looking. But, i'd like to replace the clutch driven with an electric that I can just throw on a switch, for when needed.
I think there is a write up for using a ford Taurus e fan as a replacement for the clutch fan.
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BHeath, thanks for the tip on my hatch wiring. I'll have a look there.

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Anyone else see that the government is starting to investigate rear end collisions on Cherokees '93 & up? Heh.
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