Random Tech Questions

[KrazyKarl02]

Is there an easy way to wire up e-fans? Right now I have the mechanical fan (with a broken clutch and a shroud that doesn't fit) and the e-fans set up as pushers. They are dual 12" fans from a dodge minivan. I don't want to spend $50 on some wires. I plan on taking out the mechanical crap and switching the fans to pullers

You can get the thermostat from O'reilly's or Vato Zone.

[KrazyKarl02]

Transmission temp gauge, some people say put the probe in the pan. Some say in the transmission line to the cooler. I think the cooler line would be easier to install and more accurate. Thoughts?

[73bronco]

Transmission temp gauge, some people say put the probe in the pan. Some say in the transmission line to the cooler. I think the cooler line would be easier to install and more accurate. Thoughts?

mine is in the pan, was real easy to install but I've also got a B&M deep pan so drilling and tapping wasn't an issue.

That being said if you put it in the line running to you're cooler it will give you a better idea of exactly how hot your trans is getting

[DRAGOONRANCH]

What's the best way to get a strong bond between 2 pieces of metal brake line? I've tried soldering and jb weld and neither is strong enough. This is for building a frame for a RC crawler, so I don't want to use and threads into different shaped distribution blocks or anything like that.

Is the JB weld not sticking, or just too hard to work with? Get the torch and some brazing rod out and go to town.

You can get the thermostat from O'reilly's or Vato Zone.

http://www.jegs.com/p/Be-Cool-Radiat...53117/10002/-1

This is where I picked mine up from. There are a few ways to do dual fans. I went with the 185 and 210 sensors IIRC. One fan comes on w/ one, when it hits 210 both should be on. Seemed this was the best way to keep the amp draw down. When you buy relays, buy extras and throw them in your glovebox.

[uglyota]

What's the best way to get a strong bond between 2 pieces of metal brake line? I've tried soldering and jb weld and neither is strong enough. This is for building a frame for a RC crawler, so I don't want to use and threads into different shaped distribution blocks or anything like that.

assume you've found this:
http://www.rccrawler.com/tuber.htm
and this:
http://www.mindspring.com/~jayk4/rcstuff/

[Sparling]

assume you've found this:
http://www.rccrawler.com/tuber.htm
and this:
http://www.mindspring.com/~jayk4/rcstuff/

No, but thanks for the links.

[JB]

Anyone ever delt with Dexter trailer axles? When I bought the trailer 3 yrs ago, I specified 5200lb axles. A few months later I noticed that the VIN tag said 3500lb. The tag on both axles shows item #D60. Dexter website shows an item D52 and D60, so I assume 5200lb v. 6000lb, but it shows 8 studs on a D60. Mine only has 6. I can't call them till tomorrow. Anyone know?

[stx4wheeler]

Are they five lug bolt pattern or 6? If five then they are 3500 I believe.

[Sparling]

Mine only has 6.

Are they five lug bolt pattern or 6?

just sayin...

[stx4wheeler]

My bad I was reading it on my phone as I was on my way out the door to buy supplies to hopefully save the bastards engine, that has evidently been playing aquaman while in my barn.

[JB]

I have always ASSumed that 5 lug = 3500, 6 lug = 5200 or 6000, and 8 lug = 7000+, but I do not know for sure if that is true. I am trying to figure out how to prove what axles are really under it so I can splain it to a cop if I get pulled over.

FYI, and Gehl track loader(bobcat) weighs 7400lbs. No idea those things were that heavy.

[Seth]

I pulled around a john deere ct322 a couple of times last year, not sure exactly what it weighed but it was up there.

[Sharpe]

The 6 lug axles on my trailer ar 5200 lbers. I believe you are right that generally 5 lug= 3500 lb, 6 lug is usually 5200 lb but can be 7000, and 8 lug is 7000 lb and up.

[jerryg79]

I pulled around a john deere ct322 a couple of times last year, not sure exactly what it weighed but it was up there.

i know its barely halfway through the 2010, but I'd like to nominate this for tamor story of the year

[uglyota]

agreed...in my day I've seen people use more words to say less, but it doesn't happen often!