Selling the FJ40 - Page 2

greytandy · 08-30-07, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 76FJ40

What can you buy for your Cruiser with $200?

Screw that, he's buyin' the beer for our next meeting!

76FJ40 · 08-30-07, 12:05 PM

Will $200 be enough?

Herb · 08-30-07, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 76FJ40

What can you buy for your Cruiser with $200?

hmmmm....let me see....
1. Can of POR 15
2. Wire Wheel
3. Bondo & Fiberglass to repair holes in Rockers
4. 4-channel amp and speakers.

Or, put $200 in the bank as a start on front discs.

Herb · 08-30-07, 12:11 PM

....and beer!

John Smith · 08-30-07, 02:20 PM

I am very glad you came to your senses and did not sell the cruiser. You would have regretted it and had a hell of a time finding one for that price in that condition in this area.

Your issue almost *has* to be a clogged condensation drain line. There is no other water involved with a HVAC system unless you have a humidifier on the system. You need to follow this line and find out where it dumps out, inside or outside the home. If outside, it is probably clogged by debris or critters trying to build a house in the end of it. Any HVAC system guy knows this because it happens all the time. That particular rep was trying to make a big fat commission selling you something you don't need. My buddy got sold an entire hydronic heat boiler system this past winter by the same company when all that went out was his circulation pump. He paid $6000 for a new system when I paid $200 for the exact same pump and replaced it myself in my own system just a few years earlier. They told him the pump was no longer available and he needed a new system.

Herb · 08-30-07, 02:43 PM

I just freaked out. The thought of paying upwards of $6K for a new HVAC system got me thinking about unloading a lot of stuff.

Our condensation drains inside, into a pipe that goes through the concrete floor of the basement. The tubing has a crimp in it and is all funky inside, so I'm going to replace all of that and see if it improves flow and stops the leaks.

I can't believe I almost fell for that scam. Those Croppe Metcalfe guys sure can spread the fear.

greytandy · 08-30-07, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herb

Our condensation drains inside, into a pipe that goes through the concrete floor of the basement. The tubing has a crimp in it and is all funky inside, so I'm going to replace all of that and see if it improves flow and stops the leaks.

Ours goes into the concrete floor as well and exits at the back of the house. You may have to dig for it. And if all else fails, just buy a condensate pump. They're about $50 and just sit on the floor. Make sure you have a water drain somewhere nearby for the pump to expel the water.

jmvar · 08-31-07, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Herb

I........The tubing has a crimp in it and is all funky inside.......

definitely clogged, get some 3/4" pvc, a hack saw, and some pvc cement from home depot and save yourself $6000.

Spend some money on the cruiser also so it won't be mad at you for trying to ditch it

Herb · 08-31-07, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmvar

Spend some money on the cruiser also so it won't be mad at you for trying to ditch it

Nah...got to keep my pimp hand strong.

It already gets all my spare cash anyway!

08-30-07, 12:05 PM	#32
76FJ40 Old Fart Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NOVA TLCA# 8019 Posts: 1,274	Will $200 be enough? __________________ '76 FJ-40 with a Hula Girl on the dash for me and a '65 FJ-45 LPB for the wife. Life is good.

08-30-07, 12:11 PM	#34
Herb IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia TLCA# 18324 Posts: 596	....and beer! __________________ '71 FJ40

08-30-07, 02:20 PM	#35
John Smith In the garage Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Maryland TLCA# 9074 Posts: 1,798	I am very glad you came to your senses and did not sell the cruiser. You would have regretted it and had a hell of a time finding one for that price in that condition in this area. Your issue almost has to be a clogged condensation drain line. There is no other water involved with a HVAC system unless you have a humidifier on the system. You need to follow this line and find out where it dumps out, inside or outside the home. If outside, it is probably clogged by debris or critters trying to build a house in the end of it. Any HVAC system guy knows this because it happens all the time. That particular rep was trying to make a big fat commission selling you something you don't need. My buddy got sold an entire hydronic heat boiler system this past winter by the same company when all that went out was his circulation pump. He paid $6000 for a new system when I paid $200 for the exact same pump and replaced it myself in my own system just a few years earlier. They told him the pump was no longer available and he needed a new system. __________________ 79 FJ40 & 78 FJ55

08-30-07, 02:43 PM	#36
Herb IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Virginia TLCA# 18324 Posts: 596	I just freaked out. The thought of paying upwards of $6K for a new HVAC system got me thinking about unloading a lot of stuff. Our condensation drains inside, into a pipe that goes through the concrete floor of the basement. The tubing has a crimp in it and is all funky inside, so I'm going to replace all of that and see if it improves flow and stops the leaks. I can't believe I almost fell for that scam. Those Croppe Metcalfe guys sure can spread the fear. __________________ '71 FJ40

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