thrashingcows

Seems we are both in the same boat....

1320Fastback

Just ordered a 38% underdrive ratio adapter for the getrag to spedometer sensor.

No more driving at 148mph in the slow lane.

MrFusion

You'll have to keep us posted on how that works out. Been thinking of doing the same thing. My lower back ain't what it used to be.

NJTman

Will do.

once I see how well the fuso rides, I'll order a ford base kit and do some fabricating, as the Air ride kit requires a flat surface to mount, vs our slanted cab floors. I don't see it being much of an issue now that I have my shop all set up for working.

One snag will be the height of the unit, as the rearward most section of our OEM seat stand is only about 2" high. I'm not really tall, (just really handsome) so it should work out okay for me. TC, James Comey, Donald Trump, and all the other zombie giants on this forum might have an issue with it....

I'll do a new thread on the process if it all works out....

edwinsmith

I'm 6'2" does that count?

NJTman

If you hit your head on the ceiling... then you're a zombie forum member, yes...


Tall people are much more likely to eat short people's brains.....simply due to proximity


lol

edwinsmith

I do hit my head a lot but usually not on the ceiling. Usually on the wall multiple times whenever I run into a parts guy who can't find my part because it isn't in the computer. Like I need a 1/4-20 x 2" bolt. and he asks What year make and model is your vehicle.

edwinsmith

For some reason my electric fans in front of my A/C condenser take more than 30 amps. Even though they are speced to draw 11.5 amps each. I finally installed a 40 amp breaker to keep from blowing the fuse every time I use the A/C. We'll see how it goes.

Also got collision insurance on the truck now that the body work is done.

j_martin

Find out why the fans draw too much. What you did is the equivalent of putting a penny under a fuse in a house. You may need the comp provision of your collision insurance to replace the burned out cab.

edwinsmith

The only thing I can figure out is the 11.5 amp spec is their running current. They draw more when starting which is common with motors. The 30 amp fuse just couldn't handle the surge and I couldn't find a slo-blow type. The wiring doesn't go anywhere near the cab and only goes from the battery to the fans. If they short out the wiring will handle the load until the breaker pops.

Edwin

1320Fastback

Washed her and the trailer this evening.

NJTman

Boy oh boy does that bring back memories of being a kid, and having the fuses blow in moms old house. I remember when she hired an electrician and other service panel was updated to a 150. Amp square D hot box.

Ahh. Memories of my youth....


Where did I put that Kleenex..?

(Sniff)

j_martin

Put a meter to it and make sure it isn't drawing too much while running to overheat the supply wiring. The fusing has to be determined by the wiring. You can use a slow blow fuse or breaker to allow a starting surge without problems.
If it's drawing 25 amps continuously, 12 G wiring is at it's limit. 14G is going to run warm enough to wreck the insulation and catch fire after awhile. If it's 30 or over, 12g is too small.

The house I'm in, and built 45 years ago started with a 60 amp fuse panel, upgraded to 100 amp overhead entrance 10 years after that, then as part of an expansion to 200 amp underground entrance. Even that panel is about maxed out now. It's feeding some out buildings, but not the shop which has it's own 100 amp entrance.

edwinsmith

If I had a DC ammeter I would do that. I have about 24" of #12 wire going to a single relay to the fans. the wire does get warm but not hot so it's as you say at the limit. I'm most worried about the relay since it's rated at 30 amps but in my experience those fail safe. Eventually I may upgrade the wire to a #10 and add another relay if I have trouble. Everything is out in the open so it's simple to replace in the event of a burn out so I'm not that worried. Thanks for your advice.

Edwin

NJTman

So, don't burn it.... Sink it..

Just like they did here, off the NJ coast a few days ago...


Coast Guard crew says goodbye to the Tamaroa (VIDEO) | NJ.com


You'll feel so much better doing so...