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| lapuwali |
 Apr 19 2005, 07:53 PM
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Not another one!  Group: Benefactors Posts: 4,526 Joined: 1-March 04 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 1,743   |
The smoke was probably black, you just couldn't tell in the dark. D-Jet will go rich as voltage drops, something the Type 3 guys are all too familiar with, since they run D-Jet with a 30amp generator. 3 amps for ignition, 3 amps for injection, 3 amps for the injection fuel pump. The typical battery is about 60 amp-hours, and most will maintain their rated voltage for about 80% of a full charge, so figure about 5 hours, tops. Probably 250-300 miles at freeway speeds. You'll likely need a new battery at the end of this, too. For carbs, it's roughly 2 amps for the typical electric carb pump, so only 5 amps, not 9, giving you closer to 9 hours of run time. |
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| Allan |
Apr 19 2005, 09:27 PM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
I see a spare battery in the next 72 hours. Where do I meet up in Santa Maria?
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| markb |
Apr 19 2005, 11:04 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California 
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Meet us at West Coast Garage, 105 B East Mill (behind Harbor Freight, across the alley from McDonalds). The phone # for the shop is 805 925-1993. We can charge your battery while we have lunch, that might help. We can probably do a check on your charging system & nail down the problem. I've got a few relay boards & VR's if that's it.
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| skline |
Apr 19 2005, 11:07 PM
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Born to Drive Group: Members Posts: 7,910 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Costa Mesa, CA Member No.: 17 Region Association: Southern California |
Well, we are leaving around noon on Friday, if you need me to bring anything, let me know before that.
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| JB 914 |
Apr 19 2005, 11:34 PM
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Daddy! Finish my car NOW!!! Group: Members Posts: 1,593 Joined: 26-September 04 From: Garden Grove, CA Member No.: 2,831 |
my Alternator in the V8 car was not working and i could drive it for a few hours without a problem. just bring a charger!!
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| Allan |
Apr 20 2005, 08:56 AM
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Teenerless Weenie Group: Members Posts: 8,373 Joined: 5-July 04 From: Western Mesopotamia Member No.: 2,304 Region Association: Southern California |
What is a good time to arrive at the shop?
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| markb |
Apr 20 2005, 09:47 AM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California
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The caravan isn't planning on meeting in Santa Maria until 1 or 1:30, so catching you before noon might be a trick. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) Headrage, John (the Cap'n) will probably be at the shop around 8:30, so anytime you want to get there would probably be fine. I'm hoping to get there with Marcie around noon to help move cars around & get set up for lunch. If you need to, call the shop, or my cell is 805 712-4675. |
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