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If it acts up again, I’ll send it to you.

Chet, I checked the motor and it ran fine. I connected to 12 volt multiple times and it ran perfectly normal every time. So I got bold went over to truck reconnected everything back up including resistor (or whatever it is) after cleaning the pins and connectors. Made sure all wires were seated. Started truck up and it worked normally with fan going from low to medium to high multiple times also. Repeated several times by turning truck off then restarting and everything works as it should. Buttoned it up, replaced dash and trim and will keep my fingers crossed I released the gremlins without spending several hundred $$. Thanks so much for the help. 🤞🤞

Ok found these on Amazon and ordered. Thanks.

Good write up and learning tool Henry. Pics really help. Thanks. Question, I just installed Tuson and ran red line to Jackalopee as you show. I used one of these but see your double connector is side by side. What did you use?

Definitely off topic but looking to get a reliable answer. I’ve been working on my Kubota tractor repairing oil and hydraulic fluid leak. I put cardboard and cat litter where the leaks were but both soaked through and stained garage floor. I saw a product that was a dry absorbent that soaked up the liquid but also cleaned the stains. Can’t find it now. Suggestions to clean concrete floor?

Thanks Ken & Darryl. Fortunately I have an analog meter and will try as suggested. Darryl, every video I’ve watched refers to that part as a resistor. Interesting the schematic does not. Good pickup. Guess I’m going to just have to break down and take it to shop but not before “playing” a bit more with the above suggestions. I’m learning along the way.

Beautiful, thanks

Ok retested resistor with different settings. Will post results along with pertinent data. Unfortunately don’t know what the normal specs should be for the resistor but would save me $100 if I don’t have to replace it also. Using pin 3 as the ground according to Pete’s picture below I was only getting the following readings on 2000k ohms. No readings on 200, 2000, 20k, or 200k. The readings are as follows Pin 1/3–nothing, pin 2/3-058 ohms, pin 3/4-338 ohms No readings using pin 1,2,or 4 as ground, Anyone able to interpret this? Above my knowledge and pay grade. Gonna replace fan motor regardless.

Thanks Chet and Pete.

Ok think my resistor (the U shaped thing) may be bad but want to make sure I’m checking it correctly. If you look at the picture there are four pins. If using a multimeter on the ohms setting and using pin 1 (furthest left) as ground and touching 2, 3, then 4 with red probe shouldn’t I show some ohm readings across each pin? I’m showing nothing. I even repeated the process using each pin as ground.

I had a Maxbrake (no longer available) and just switched to Tuson. Only one pull so far but pleased with it.

Thanks

Thanks Chet.

BTW pretty sure brushes are bad. Bunch of black junk came out of motor like black lint.

Okay got blower and resistor out. Having a hard time finding replacements for both. Anyone help? Here are pics of the numbers. Fasco 2809-841-034M E5762. Resistor Behr 908.0016.12 (A3155 in black area)

Jeff, Thanks so much. Those videos are great. Gives me directions to continue before taking to shop.

I previously posted about my AC fan not working after coming home from a trip and turning off the truck then restarting after a brief period to reposition. I originally thought it was a blown fuse but now discovered that fuse was on a different circuit and unrelated to the AC (ignorance and eyes getting old). Anyway go over to work on truck, tear out half of dash, start up truck and fan blowing fine. Turn off truck, restart in short order fan doesn’t work. Shut off, wait ten minutes, restart and fan comes on. So start listening closely and notice when I first start truck, turn the key to position one and normally hear 6 clicks. When I shut it off, wait only about 15-30 secs only hear 3-4 and fan would not come on but truck starts. This leads me to believe either a relay is sticking or is bad. Haven’t tried changing the relay. I will also confess my ignorance after 13 years driving this truck. In picture 1 below of dials is where I normally positioned the fan switch after a trip, but in listening with just position one of the key before engaging the starter, I could hear the fan running after waiting several minutes after shut down. In picture 2, I did not know the controls turned straight down and this was the real “fan off” position. Turning the fan to that position seemed to allow a relay reset even after a short shutdown and the fan would come on. I am also including the schematic for the AC fan if it helps anyone (thanks hatrack). Any thoughts or ideas? Am I on the right diagnostic track?

My friend is driving a UHaul to Montana from Tennessee, knew of my big truck and asked if he needed to go through weigh stations. Initially said absolutely not since he was non-commercial and it was his stuff he was hauling. After finding this article, looks like the regs are on the books in some states just not enforced routinely……as John says, so far!

Found this in researching for a friend. Pertains to non commercial moving trucks (U Haul etc) but in looking at some states other vehicles of a non commercial type are included and would encompass our trucks and fivers, ex Arkansas. I’ve never stopped in Arkansas, Kansas, and others so after all these years I’m confused again. https://www.moving.com/tips/does-my-moving-truck-need-to-stop-at-a-weigh-station/

Haha. I learned that long ago when I looked in the mirror and realized I really had NO resemblance to Brad Pitt. 🤣

Thanks

Recently our personal life underwent a significant change which has led to Donna and I electing to step down from hosting the East Coast Rally going forward. Circumstances will not afford us the time to commit to a successful rally. We have been the hosts for over a decade and truly want to thank all the volunteers and helpers we have shared the experience with over the years. Without you, we could not have succeeded. We have met many wonderful people and made some life long friends. To dispel any curiosity, we are both doing well and the circumstances do not involve a health issue. If anyone wishes to take up the reins, please contact me at ecrcarl at gmail.com and I will be happy to discuss.

Thanks Randy and Darryl. Point taken. Will investigate further within my skill level (which is limited electrically).

Uh oh. I see a throw down coming, lol.

Thank heavens was just fuse. All’s working now.