Thank you all very much for the info. I've updated my sig. CDN and Drinky, I see you do a lot of informative posting, and I appreciate it. Very glad to have found this forum.
CH47- I wired up a toggle to my dash, and it activates the solenoid. I can hear it click, and it only takes 1.5-2 amps at 12v so I didn't worry about using a little switch and thin wires. Problem is that the solenoid doesn't seem to engage the pump in the GV. I'll post if the fluid change makes a difference. There is no control module on my truck, although from what I read the GV connects to a speed sensor by design. I haven't found it, and don't care if I do, rather just use OD as a low 4th gear.
Stu- Sounds like you found a deal, too! I'm a little sketchy about doing the A/C. I have the manifold and gauges, and I bought a vacuum pump to do the job, but I've done some 134 conversions that didn't seem to work well. I'd love to take it to a shop and have it converted, but I can't afford another grand. Definitely need the A/C in Vegas, 120° days are coming soon.
While we're on the subject, I have one issue with the truck's performance, which is what I would describe as a hesitation if it were a gasser. It jumps off the line just fine, but doesn't seem to do so until about 8% throttle, if that makes sense. Instead of a steady pull from a 3-5% accelerator input, it does nothing until about 8% at which time it jackrabbit starts. This is in the engine, not in the torque convertor. The engine doesn't respond until more than normal throttle for a takeoff from a stop. Pedal effort is higher than I like, too, and I disconnected one of the two return springs I found which helped some. I'm just starting to learn about the injection pump and its function, is there a guide somewhere about what different parts/linkages/adjustments do?
Thanks again, all for your help and advice!
CH47- I wired up a toggle to my dash, and it activates the solenoid. I can hear it click, and it only takes 1.5-2 amps at 12v so I didn't worry about using a little switch and thin wires. Problem is that the solenoid doesn't seem to engage the pump in the GV. I'll post if the fluid change makes a difference. There is no control module on my truck, although from what I read the GV connects to a speed sensor by design. I haven't found it, and don't care if I do, rather just use OD as a low 4th gear.
Stu- Sounds like you found a deal, too! I'm a little sketchy about doing the A/C. I have the manifold and gauges, and I bought a vacuum pump to do the job, but I've done some 134 conversions that didn't seem to work well. I'd love to take it to a shop and have it converted, but I can't afford another grand. Definitely need the A/C in Vegas, 120° days are coming soon.
While we're on the subject, I have one issue with the truck's performance, which is what I would describe as a hesitation if it were a gasser. It jumps off the line just fine, but doesn't seem to do so until about 8% throttle, if that makes sense. Instead of a steady pull from a 3-5% accelerator input, it does nothing until about 8% at which time it jackrabbit starts. This is in the engine, not in the torque convertor. The engine doesn't respond until more than normal throttle for a takeoff from a stop. Pedal effort is higher than I like, too, and I disconnected one of the two return springs I found which helped some. I'm just starting to learn about the injection pump and its function, is there a guide somewhere about what different parts/linkages/adjustments do?
Thanks again, all for your help and advice!
