TWT -- The Wrenching Thread (7 Viewers)

[NLXTACY]

Ha. Don't get me wrong....I love the product....that is the best way I have seen to mount it, I just need an alternative that my wallet likes.

Do you know if the Kidde fire extinguishers off Amazon will work in your bracket? I might just have to go with that anyway.

Kidde FA110 Multi Purpose Fire Extinguisher 1A10BC, 1 Pack Kidde FA110 Multi Purpose Fire Extinguisher 1A10BC, 1 Pack - - Amazon.com

It fits 20+ mounts and 20+ different extinguishers. I have not found a mount yet that I don't have a bolt pattern for already included. That being said, I would recommend against using the plain plastic one that ships with Kidde bottles because they are designed to be mounted upright and NOT on a moving vehicle.

 

[NCFJ]

Front clip getting prepped to go back on the 62.

 

[sleepycruiser]

Ok team, I am having a helluva time wiring my Blue Sea to be switched on with the ignition.

This is the thread I used:
Toyota FJ Cruiser Forum

I have hooked up my 5 prong relay exactly as it is in the chart and nothing. I looked on YouTube and googled to see if it should be done another way and nothing. I have power going into the relay and if I use the middle pin I have CONSTANT power coming out, but I can't get it to be switched. I used an add a fuse coming off the internal fuse box....off the CIG fuse...and it is switched....I checked with my 12v light. Any ideas??? It can't be this difficult...only 4 wires.

Edit: I think it wasn't working bc I didn't put 2 fuses in the add a fuse....only used one. I will test it back out tomorrow.

 

[Rice]

Edit: I think it wasn't working bc I didn't put 2 fuses in the add a fuse....only used one. I will test it back out tomorrow.

Correct. One fuse is for the existing circuit, second is for the added circuit.

 

[sleepycruiser]

Correct. One fuse is for the existing circuit, second is for the added circuit.

Wasted 2 hours troubleshooting....haha

 

[Rice]

Wasted 2 hours troubleshooting....haha

Correction .... wisely invested 2 hours confirming a safe and solid install.

To give your install a quick test swap your one fuse to the other socket (remembering that will shut down what other items the fuse was feeding).

 

[NCFJ]

Building electrical circuits can be daunting if you let it. Get in the habit of writing down what you are doing in a log book, detail wire sizes used, color, fusing etc. We all think we will remember but 9/10 times we forget. Nothing wrong with double and triple checking. It's real easy to miss a connection etc.

It's a Toyota CHECK ALL GROUNDS. I always add dedicated grounds, never trust the body or frame grounds on anything I add. Example: When I put a new fuel pump and sending unit in a truck for a swap I run a 3 wire harness to the tank, Power to pump, power to sender and BAT ground. I even go so far as to run a jumper from the ground leg to the frame at the fuel filter.

When it comes to grounds, suspenders and a belt!!!

 

[stevezero]

and since we are in the digital age, pics of wiring as you do them, saved to your flavor of cloud storage. Not only helps with troubleshooting down the road, but can also help prove the worth of things in the event of needing to prove their worth (sale, insurance stuff, etc)

 

[onemanarmy]

Say you had a 1985 4 runner that had a 3rz swapped in by the previous owner, and now you want to have someone look at the AC system and do some troubleshooting, where would you take it?

The swap was done clean, and all the components seem to be there, the AC button even lights up when you press it. It could be as simple as needing a recharge (recommend a full evacuation and recharge with the new stuff...or?) or a critical component could be missing that I am not aware of.

Thanks

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Say you had a 1985 4 runner that had a 3rz swapped in by the previous owner, and now you want to have someone look at the AC system and do some troubleshooting, where would you take it?

The swap was done clean, and all the components seem to be there, the AC button even lights up when you press it. It could be as simple as needing a recharge (recommend a full evacuation and recharge with the new stuff...or?) or a critical component could be missing that I am not aware of.

Thanks

I wouldn't take it anywhere.

What exactly is the problem? Does it not blow cold? Does the compressor engage when you hit the button?

 

[stevezero]

has the ac ever worked while its been in your possession? you could look at the PN on the compressor, and determine if its r134 or r12. unless the po used the 1985 compressor, its most likely r134 from the donor vehicle. if its low on refidgerant, the button/light will come on, but the compressor clutch wont engage. if you know someone with ac gauges and a vac pump, you can vac it down and see if theres a leak somewhere. That person may have a sniffer to find the leak (if one is present). if it holds vacuum, then it may just need a charge of 134.

i'm not an hvac mechanic, but i saw stuff on youtube....

 

[sleepycruiser]

Snorkels....love 'em or hate 'em.....I ordered one. So now I need some extra sets of eyes so I don't drill the hole in the roof by accident. @jdayment @Greenbean @tnkayaker Or anyone else....what say you?? Weaverville or bust.

 

[jdayment]

Snorkels....love 'em or hate 'em.....I ordered one. So now I need some extra sets of eyes so I don't drill the hole in the roof by accident. @jdayment @Greenbean @tnkayaker Or anyone else....what say you?? Weaverville or bust.

I can help next weekend or whenever I do the same thing always have several sets of eyes on the alignment YOU! are doing the cutting though lol I might have the right size hole bit as well I don't remember what size it is though.

 

[stevezero]

I can help next weekend or whenever I do the same thing always have several sets of eyes on the alignment YOU! are doing the cutting though lol I might have the right size hole bit as well I don't remember what size it is though.

I'm sure theres at least one "thats not what she said" joke in there somewhere

 

[tnkayaker]

Snorkels....love 'em or hate 'em.....I ordered one. So now I need some extra sets of eyes so I don't drill the hole in the roof by accident. @jdayment @Greenbean @tnkayaker Or anyone else....what say you?? Weaverville or bust.

Let me know when you decide to cut. I'll see what I can do.

 

[onemanarmy]

has the ac ever worked while its been in your possession? you could look at the PN on the compressor, and determine if its r134 or r12. unless the po used the 1985 compressor, its most likely r134 from the donor vehicle. if its low on refidgerant, the button/light will come on, but the compressor clutch wont engage. if you know someone with ac gauges and a vac pump, you can vac it down and see if theres a leak somewhere. That person may have a sniffer to find the leak (if one is present). if it holds vacuum, then it may just need a charge of 134.

i'm not an hvac mechanic, but i saw stuff on youtube....

I've never worked on any AC stuff on this vehicle (or any vehicle) I understand how it works, but don't have the specific tools.

I don't know anyone personally with AC gauges and a AC vac pump. Hence the taking it somewhere.

The previous owner stated that the AC was from the donor vehicle, so should be R134. But again, it could be completely empty (most likely from the swap) or have R12 in it, or who knows.

 

[jdayment]

I've never worked on any AC stuff on this vehicle (or any vehicle) I understand how it works, but don't have the specific tools.

I don't know anyone personally with AC gauges and a AC vac pump. Hence the taking it somewhere.

The previous owner stated that the AC was from the donor vehicle, so should be R134. But again, it could be completely empty (most likely from the swap) or have R12 in it, or who knows.

You can borrow everything you need from Autozone or Advance

 

[GLTHFJ60]

I've never worked on any AC stuff on this vehicle (or any vehicle) I understand how it works, but don't have the specific tools.

I don't know anyone personally with AC gauges and a AC vac pump. Hence the taking it somewhere.

The previous owner stated that the AC was from the donor vehicle, so should be R134. But again, it could be completely empty (most likely from the swap) or have R12 in it, or who knows.

Plenty of guys in the club have the gear needed. @fourtrax has a vacuum pump and manifolds, I have the manifolds.

If you bring it to a shop and have them check the level or recharge, they'd likely be able to do it, but maybe not on the repair.

 

[onemanarmy]

My idea was to find a shop to take a look at it, tell me what is going on, and if all it needs is an evacuation and recharge, then go ahead and do it. If it needed anything other than that, I would do it myself. Or if it is majorly fubard, I probably wouldn't mess with it. Instead of me going and renting the equipment, buying the refrigerant, and taking half a day only to find that pieces are missing and/or parts need replacing and/or things just weren't done right with the engine swap.

 

[Greenbean]

I'm only free on Fridays and Sundays but would be down for moral support and good LC chit-chat with you guys.