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Ordered. Thank you sir.
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Did a differential drain/refill yesterday. I used the opportunity to switch the standard drain/fill plugs for the Wits End allen key setup.
Here's why allen keys are handy in the drain. I had to use a hammer and chisel to clean that up a bit.
New drain plug did't require a socket on the outside, so clearance was much easier.
Also, for about a month now, my stereo head unit has been broken... putting out no sound. After trouble shooting a bit and talking with Pioneer, it sounded like the integrated circuit within the deck might be bad. Repair would have cost as much as I purchased the deck for so, despite being a fix-it type guy, I bought a new deck. I got a Kenwood ddx 8905s for a decent price. One cool feature the new deck has is Android Auto (also has Apple car play). Has anyone used Android auto much? I like that I can display Google maps on my screen now. But, other than that, I haven't found anything terribly impressive about it. (maybe that's because I'm not really into all the voice activated stuff?)
Here's my maps setup now... it is nicer than looking at a phone
Here's why allen keys are handy in the drain. I had to use a hammer and chisel to clean that up a bit.
New drain plug did't require a socket on the outside, so clearance was much easier.
Also, for about a month now, my stereo head unit has been broken... putting out no sound. After trouble shooting a bit and talking with Pioneer, it sounded like the integrated circuit within the deck might be bad. Repair would have cost as much as I purchased the deck for so, despite being a fix-it type guy, I bought a new deck. I got a Kenwood ddx 8905s for a decent price. One cool feature the new deck has is Android Auto (also has Apple car play). Has anyone used Android auto much? I like that I can display Google maps on my screen now. But, other than that, I haven't found anything terribly impressive about it. (maybe that's because I'm not really into all the voice activated stuff?)
Here's my maps setup now... it is nicer than looking at a phone
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I played with fueling a little more, now that I have a the intercooler on. I turned the aneroid to the most aggressive side and it made a huge difference in power. I did my 0-50 test, where I would try to hit 50 mph before the speed limit 50 sign on the way to work today. Usually, I hit 50mph a few feet after the sign. Today, I hit it 15 feet or so before the sign! EGTs were 1100 by the time I got there, though. It's supposed to heat up to the upper 80s this week and I'm planning on going up to the cabin Wednesday afternoon. So, I think that will be the real test. There are some long hills along the route. If it is near 90 degrees, I want to see what my EGTs do for just keeping speed, passing in 4th and passing in 3rd up hill. If I can't get into the red (1250 degrees), I'll leave the fueling alone. If I do get a little too hot, I'm considering using the main fuel screw and turning it back 1/8th turn or so rather than turning the rod. I really like the taper on this side and using this profile has reduced my EGTs under almost all conditions, while leaving that reserve of extra fuel when I really push the pedal down. Just from extra fueling, my turbo has gotten more air as well. Boost is up to 24psi. I think I really need a high flow intake. I am going to call Torfab about theirs.... again. Man, they really don't want to sell one to me. But the Moonlight fab and PDI intakes are almost $1000!
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Maybe you guys can also shed some light on a transmission question I have. (@orangefj45)
I have a Wholesale Automatics hydraulic A442f which is supposed to be a complete rebuilt unit with the heavy duty torque converter. When I bought the vehicle, I checked the fluid level and it looked a little high. But, it drove perfectly, so I didn't mess with it. Recently, I lost some transmission fluid, when I installed the new transmission cooler that came with my PDI intercooler. When refilling the system, I filled it to the fill line. When I did that, the torque converter lockout that happens at 50 mph in 3rd and 4th didn't work. Adding more fluid to the transmission fixed that issue, but it now shows overfull again.
Could I have the wrong dipstick in there? Does the Wholesale setup use a higher amount of fluid due to the heavy torque converter, upgraded valve body or something else? Any idea what's going on?
I know nothing about automatics, as this is the first automatic that I've owned. So any insight would be appreciated!
I have a Wholesale Automatics hydraulic A442f which is supposed to be a complete rebuilt unit with the heavy duty torque converter. When I bought the vehicle, I checked the fluid level and it looked a little high. But, it drove perfectly, so I didn't mess with it. Recently, I lost some transmission fluid, when I installed the new transmission cooler that came with my PDI intercooler. When refilling the system, I filled it to the fill line. When I did that, the torque converter lockout that happens at 50 mph in 3rd and 4th didn't work. Adding more fluid to the transmission fixed that issue, but it now shows overfull again.
Could I have the wrong dipstick in there? Does the Wholesale setup use a higher amount of fluid due to the heavy torque converter, upgraded valve body or something else? Any idea what's going on?
I know nothing about automatics, as this is the first automatic that I've owned. So any insight would be appreciated!
When checking auto trans fluid there's a procedure you need to follow, do the check with the fluid hot, slowly move the gear selector through each position and then back, and then check the fluid level in N or P. Not following these steps will yield a different result. I only mention this as you've said you've never owned an auto before, lol.
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I didn't do that at all! I just put the Cruiser in Drive then reverse... Do you follow the same procedure when cold? (Thanks for your patience with an auto noob... these things are like black magic to me)
Yes, same procedure when cold, but that's just used for rough level setting following a service, proper final fluid level should be checked when hot.
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Ok. Will run through all the gears and recheck tonight!
(Are there lines that need to be pressurized or filled for each gear or similar, requiring you to select each gear to get the right fluid level?)
That's where the black magic comes in, lol. The valve body is full of passages/valves, all I can tell you is you need to slowly row through each position on the shifter and then check the level in N or P to get a accurate reading.
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Ha, I'm glad it's not just me being a dunce. I'll run it through the gears slowly, shift to park and report back. Thanks IanB.
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Hmmmm... I followed the procedure and checked the transmission fluid level... just over the full mark.
I also noticed what seemed like the lockout almost sticking. It used to lock out pretty firmly but now it seems like it locks out when I lift the throttle. I'll play with it more tomorrow.
I also noticed what seemed like the lockout almost sticking. It used to lock out pretty firmly but now it seems like it locks out when I lift the throttle. I'll play with it more tomorrow.
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I drove in to work today and the lockout seemed to be working correctly. I have noticed that during summer both the gear shifts and lockout feel softer than when it's colder out. Maybe I wasn't feeling the lockout yesterday afternoon because of this? @IanB does your rig shift softer in warm weather? Any ideas on why mine shifts softer in summer? (again... total auto trans noob)
I can see it shifting firmer when it's cold due to thicker trans oil, but I've got a stock valve body and you've got a Wholesale Automatics valve body that has firmer shifts so I can't really weigh in on what yours should feel like.
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We are remodeling the bathroom in the cabin and I went over the scales at the dump. The scales said 6470 lbs... can that be right? I had an old toilet, some recycling and construction trash in the back but that seems high. My added weight would be front bumper, winch, sliders, belly skids, rear bumper (no swingout).
Does that seem a little high to you guys?
Does that seem a little high to you guys?
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Don,t trust dump scales, they are only good a determining tare weight. Granted there close but not spot on. Go find a highway scale, here in Washington a lot of the weight stations are left on when closed and one can weight vehicle and just look in window and read weight.
Mine was 5864lbs per the highway scales, aluminum front bumper w/ winch, steel rear bumper and sliders, full tank of fuel, so pretty similar to yours. I'd say your number seems high, try a highway scale.
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So, I was on a business trip to Seattle all last week. The trip was tiring but I did get a cool shot of Mt. Rainier(The Mountain of my youth).
I was feeling kind of burned out and wanted to get away for a day, so we got out to a place that I thought was pretty cool last weekend. Our trip started by going to a small town by the name of Sandwich, New Hampshire. That name alone was enough to draw me in. The town itself was fun. It had only one blinking streetlight outside of town and a great coffee shop/cafe where we stopped for lunch. Here's what "downtown" looked like:
Outside of town, we hit "Sandwich Notch Road", which was the old main thoroughfare in this part of the state. It used to be a bustling area with farms all along side the road. Now, it's NFS land.
The road was more heavily traveled that most of the trails that I run out here. But, it still felt like we left civilization a bit. After a short drive, we came to this dirt parking lot:
From here, we went down this short trail. You can see the sign that says foot traffic only... no horses. I'm guessing this rule dates back at least 100 years in this area.
After a short walk, we were rewarded with this... a cool little waterfall with water sprinkling down a rock kind of like a shower head:
This place is called Beede Falls. The water was nice and cool. It was relatively shallow, crystal clear and calm so the kiddos and dog could have fun. Chunky (who is now not chunky at all... which makes for good irony in a nick name) had a great time wading and swimming:
Nutnut swam a bit but, the Aussie cattle dog in her prevented her meant that she got cold quickly.
I was feeling kind of burned out and wanted to get away for a day, so we got out to a place that I thought was pretty cool last weekend. Our trip started by going to a small town by the name of Sandwich, New Hampshire. That name alone was enough to draw me in. The town itself was fun. It had only one blinking streetlight outside of town and a great coffee shop/cafe where we stopped for lunch. Here's what "downtown" looked like:
Outside of town, we hit "Sandwich Notch Road", which was the old main thoroughfare in this part of the state. It used to be a bustling area with farms all along side the road. Now, it's NFS land.
The road was more heavily traveled that most of the trails that I run out here. But, it still felt like we left civilization a bit. After a short drive, we came to this dirt parking lot:
From here, we went down this short trail. You can see the sign that says foot traffic only... no horses. I'm guessing this rule dates back at least 100 years in this area.
After a short walk, we were rewarded with this... a cool little waterfall with water sprinkling down a rock kind of like a shower head:
This place is called Beede Falls. The water was nice and cool. It was relatively shallow, crystal clear and calm so the kiddos and dog could have fun. Chunky (who is now not chunky at all... which makes for good irony in a nick name) had a great time wading and swimming:
Nutnut swam a bit but, the Aussie cattle dog in her prevented her meant that she got cold quickly.
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We stood under the waterfall and played in little lagoon areas. I love waterproof cell phones.
Nutnut hiding in a cave behind the falls:
After we played for a bit, we explored more of Sandwich Notch Road.
We came up to a bridge and pulled over. Chunky and I did a little exploring in the area:
After a little fun, we hit the road again and came across the last residence on the road. This house is the house of Moses Hall, and is the last surviving private residence on the road:
Seems like the current resident is an interesting guy:
Not a bad view:
After finishing the road, we hit I93 and headed back home. It was a fun day trip but I definitely want to head back to the area. There are lot more things to explore there. Here's more info on the road and the area that I thought was interesting:
www.scenicnh.com
www.scenicnh.com
Nutnut hiding in a cave behind the falls:
After we played for a bit, we explored more of Sandwich Notch Road.
We came up to a bridge and pulled over. Chunky and I did a little exploring in the area:
After a little fun, we hit the road again and came across the last residence on the road. This house is the house of Moses Hall, and is the last surviving private residence on the road:
Seems like the current resident is an interesting guy:
Not a bad view:
After finishing the road, we hit I93 and headed back home. It was a fun day trip but I definitely want to head back to the area. There are lot more things to explore there. Here's more info on the road and the area that I thought was interesting:
Sandwich Notch Road - Historic Sandwich, New Hampshire
The historic Sandwich Notch Road in New Hampshire. This road is a 9 mile one lane dirt road established over two hundred years ago in 1801.
Sandwich Notch Hill Farming Community - Abandoned New Hampshire
The abandoned Sandwich Notch hill farming community in New Hampshire. This 19th-century settlement existed for only 60 years. Only cellar holes remain.
