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Well y’all know it’s hot here, but when I got home from work it was HOT in the house. Went out back and the AC was not running. Not a good thing when it’s 112+ and the forecast for the next 10 days is even hotter. Luckily I troubleshoot circuits for a living and was able to determine the run capacitor for the condenser fan was shot. Also luckily I am a pack rat and had snagged the caps from the old AC unit before it was carted off, so I had a replacement on hand. I swapped caps and got the system running again before the sun set. Probably saved myself a couple hundred dollars on a service call and a hot night (and maybe a hotter day) waiting for a service tech to show up. Now 3 hours later the house has cooled down to 83 degrees. Hopefully it will be cool enough to sleep by the time I get tired.
Last edited by Fun71; July 7th, 2023 at 08:40 PM.
Good you got it fixed, Ken. I was "trained" on A/C, but never actually worked on them). Anyway I remember the most common repair done to A/C units was the run capacitor for condenser. Seems I remember they even make a "hot shot" cap ( something like that) to get motors to start that were getting older. WOW that sure is some temps you get.
Kenneth - Really glad you have the skill set and had the extra part on hand to be able to fix it yourself. Nice job! 👍
Hi guys - Looks like I'm probably going to be able to get in a car event this weekend after all. The weatherman had been calling for an 80% chance of rain all day today until this morning. Now all the Apps are showing only a 15% chance of a shower the rest of this afternoon and evening. The BK cruise-in that they've at least temporarily moved to the local burger and frozen custard place near me starts at 5pm and goes to whenever. I'm planning on getting there a little before 4pm to get a decent spot because cars start showing up then and it was jam packed last time. Hopefully the weather doesn't change, I was itching to get the car out and this event is essentially in my backyard. I'm sure I'll see several folks there I know which is always nice. Hope everyone has a great evening!
Why in the wild wild world of sports world a sane person travel 4 hours ( to and home) to look at a car for 25 k and offer less than 10?
Hi guys - Looks like I'm probably going to be able to get in a car event this weekend after all. The weatherman had been calling for an 80% chance of rain all day today until this morning. Now all the Apps are showing only a 15% chance of a shower the rest of this afternoon and evening. The BK cruise-in that they've at least temporarily moved to the local burger and frozen custard place near me starts at 5pm and goes to whenever. I'm planning on getting there a little before 4pm to get a decent spot because cars start showing up then and it was jam packed last time. Hopefully the weather doesn't change, I was itching to get the car out and this event is essentially in my backyard. I'm sure I'll see several folks there I know which is always nice. Hope everyone has a great evening!
But because the heating issuies in our 98 i dont think i should drive it at cruising anymore.
I'm at the cruise-in now. I got a nice place to park and sit. It's totally gray and overcasovercasthey're still saying it's not suppossed to rain. I'm here now, I guess I'll find out
i can't remember if i told ya about the last yahoo who drove up form Mississippi and said, I don't want it but I want to tell you I have $18000 in my pocket Me That's really good to know so I don't have ta tell ya to go **** yourself twice Yall don't know this but when i was in the shopping center business I negotiated retail leases with some fairly large companies that could be a GIANT PITA. Men's Warehouse immediately comes to mind I'll guarantee ya
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Too many people have the mindset that waving a fistful of cash in front of a seller will make him all googly and drop the sales price. Maybe for a completely desperate seller, but for anyone else it’s an insult.
Hi guys,
The cruise-in was really nice and well attended with alot of nice cars. The weather ended up being perfect, overcast and 78° and nary a sprinkle. Here's a link to the pics if you want to check them out.
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...mo-1-a-173244/
The cruise-in was really nice and well attended with alot of nice cars. The weather ended up being perfect, overcast and 78° and nary a sprinkle. Here's a link to the pics if you want to check them out.
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...mo-1-a-173244/
Glenn - Good to hear from you. Glad you had a nice time at the cruise! Hope you can get the 98's cooling issue fixed soon. It's too nice a car just to be sitting.
I'm at the cruise-in now. I got a nice place to park and sit. It's totally gray and overcasovercasthey're still saying it's not suppossed to rain. I'm here now, I guess I'll find out
I'm at the cruise-in now. I got a nice place to park and sit. It's totally gray and overcasovercasthey're still saying it's not suppossed to rain. I'm here now, I guess I'll find out
and a lot of waiting and engines idling. This year there it was so many cars so the streets was clogged and much idling.
Many cars have issiues with heating . Dont know what to do with the 425 more than already has been done
Unbelievable that this engines worked in Arizona and other places much hotter than here.
Nice you had a good time Chris , i think your cruise-in is better than the cruising we do. Cars driving around all the time
and a lot of waiting and engines idling. This year there it was so many cars so the streets was clogged and much idling.
Many cars have issiues with heating . Dont know what to do with the 425 more than already has been done
Unbelievable that this engines worked in Arizona and other places much hotter than here.
and a lot of waiting and engines idling. This year there it was so many cars so the streets was clogged and much idling.
Many cars have issiues with heating . Dont know what to do with the 425 more than already has been done
Unbelievable that this engines worked in Arizona and other places much hotter than here.
I realize you are frustrated with what to do with the over heating issue on the 98. If I were you, I would first take some good pictures of your cooling system. Then I would start a thread on here, first describing the exact set-up of your cooling system with the pics (radiator, fan type, shroud or no shroud, thermostat, etc.). Then I would describe the exact conditions under which the car overheats and how hot it gets. I would convert your temperatures to Fahrenheit to make it easier for guys on here to help you diagnose the issue and provide suggestions on what you might be able to modify to eliminate the issue.
When it is over 90°F here, and I'm in heavy stop and go traffic like your "cruises" for any period of time, my car quickly gets up to 200°F, and I believe it would keep going higher and overheat if I didn't have a large auxiliary "pusher fan" in front of the radiator that I can toggle on and off from a switch on my dash. That auxiliary fan has always been able to hold my temperature below 205°F, regardless of the air temperature and driving conditions. I would bet the guys on here could help you make a modification or two to your system to keep it from overheating. If you would like me to take a picture or two of my pusher fan set-up just let me know. Good luck!
It's been one week since I installed the Culligan Water Softener repair/replacement kit thingy which fixed the 'Error 1' code. It's been working fine from everything I can figure out. I still can't figure out 'why' it fixed the issue; but, I'm going to look a gift horse in the mouth. For $hits & giggles, I did place it into Automatic Self Test Diagnostics Mode and it did not puke out any issues & passed all tests.
Onto more caulking & cleaning.
Onto more caulking & cleaning.
Norm - See Glenn's post #49573 yesterday, saying he was having trouble with it overheating at the cruising event he was in a couple days ago. He also made mention of it again in a subsequent post when he stated "I don't know what else I can do with the 425".
They also fail because the spring gets weak and won't open at the right temperature.
Glenn - I enjoy "cruises" like you have once in awhile, but I have to agree the static display "cruise-ins" I go to are more fun. I really enjoy being able to walk up and check the other cars out up close, and the best part are the discussions with spectators and other owners..
I realize you are frustrated with what to do with the over heating issue on the 98. If I were you, I would first take some good pictures of your cooling system. Then I would start a thread on here, first describing the exact set-up of your cooling system with the pics (radiator, fan type, shroud or no shroud, thermostat, etc.). Then I would describe the exact conditions under which the car overheats and how hot it gets. I would convert your temperatures to Fahrenheit to make it easier for guys on here to help you diagnose the issue and provide suggestions on what you might be able to modify to eliminate the issue.
When it is over 90°F here, and I'm in heavy stop and go traffic like your "cruises" for any period of time, my car quickly gets up to 200°F, and I believe it would keep going higher and overheat if I didn't have a large auxiliary "pusher fan" in front of the radiator that I can toggle on and off from a switch on my dash. That auxiliary fan has always been able to hold my temperature below 205°F, regardless of the air temperature and driving conditions. I would bet the guys on here could help you make a modification or two to your system to keep it from overheating. If you would like me to take a picture or two of my pusher fan set-up just let me know. Good luck!
I realize you are frustrated with what to do with the over heating issue on the 98. If I were you, I would first take some good pictures of your cooling system. Then I would start a thread on here, first describing the exact set-up of your cooling system with the pics (radiator, fan type, shroud or no shroud, thermostat, etc.). Then I would describe the exact conditions under which the car overheats and how hot it gets. I would convert your temperatures to Fahrenheit to make it easier for guys on here to help you diagnose the issue and provide suggestions on what you might be able to modify to eliminate the issue.
When it is over 90°F here, and I'm in heavy stop and go traffic like your "cruises" for any period of time, my car quickly gets up to 200°F, and I believe it would keep going higher and overheat if I didn't have a large auxiliary "pusher fan" in front of the radiator that I can toggle on and off from a switch on my dash. That auxiliary fan has always been able to hold my temperature below 205°F, regardless of the air temperature and driving conditions. I would bet the guys on here could help you make a modification or two to your system to keep it from overheating. If you would like me to take a picture or two of my pusher fan set-up just let me know. Good luck!
Yes, I think you should. Stick with it and you will figure out the cause, and be able fix the issue or add on an auxiliary cooling device to solve the problem so you can still enjoy your car the way you want to.
Great big gnarly water spout thunderstorm cell moving into Beaufort in the next one hour.
EDIT: Disaster narrowly averted...
EDIT: Disaster narrowly averted...
Last edited by Vintage Chief; July 9th, 2023 at 03:49 PM. Reason: update
Good afternoon guys,
I've tried to stop subjecting you guys to pics of my wife's refinished furniture, but I thought this piece was so unique it was worth sharing. An antique (>100-yrs. old) combination Curio and mini-Secretary, with all locks functional.
I've tried to stop subjecting you guys to pics of my wife's refinished furniture, but I thought this piece was so unique it was worth sharing. An antique (>100-yrs. old) combination Curio and mini-Secretary, with all locks functional.
That is a neat piece of furniture.
Rant time: so, we managed to get my Mom convinced to sell her home and move into a condo. After Dad passed, she's too far away from everyone, and her feet aren't in the best of shape from bunions and hammer toes. Needed to get her into something with a first floor laundry, and the least amount of steps that we could, as well as a place where lawn, landscaping, and snow removal was handled for her. We were at the inspection yesterday, on a new build. The unit is one of four in this particular building configuration, and two units have already been sold. All four units were completed at the same time. Mom's unit, 2 of the 3 entry doors were unlocked because the striker plates were not lined up properly. None of the windows were locked, again because hardware not lined up. Wrong gauge wire (too small) run from the ac to the panel, AND THE CITY INSPECTOR SIGNED OFF ON IT! What. The. Actual. F***? How did the builder not know that this unit was not locked up, because I would bet money that the two sold & occupied units had the same issues. Sloppy f'ing work. There are a few minor cosmetic issues that I'll have him fix ahead of time, but he needs to have a serious discussion with two of his contractors, because he's still actively building other units in the development.
Rant time: so, we managed to get my Mom convinced to sell her home and move into a condo. After Dad passed, she's too far away from everyone, and her feet aren't in the best of shape from bunions and hammer toes. Needed to get her into something with a first floor laundry, and the least amount of steps that we could, as well as a place where lawn, landscaping, and snow removal was handled for her. We were at the inspection yesterday, on a new build. The unit is one of four in this particular building configuration, and two units have already been sold. All four units were completed at the same time. Mom's unit, 2 of the 3 entry doors were unlocked because the striker plates were not lined up properly. None of the windows were locked, again because hardware not lined up. Wrong gauge wire (too small) run from the ac to the panel, AND THE CITY INSPECTOR SIGNED OFF ON IT! What. The. Actual. F***? How did the builder not know that this unit was not locked up, because I would bet money that the two sold & occupied units had the same issues. Sloppy f'ing work. There are a few minor cosmetic issues that I'll have him fix ahead of time, but he needs to have a serious discussion with two of his contractors, because he's still actively building other units in the development.
Jeff - Your rant is certainly justified, it's shameful what $hit contractors throw up these days! Hope you can get the prime contractor to make things right without it getting too ugly, but your Mom deserves what she's paying for. She's just lucky she has you to look out for her!