Zero Knievel

Yes...they are....

Just got done with the repairman replacing the thermostat. Testing now. Here's the bugger. Remember how there's supposed to be an adjustment screw for the thermostat? It's on the BACK SIDE OF THE KNOB. Thing is, and the repairman didn't catch it until he was putting it back together, they built the oven with the wrong knob on the wrong post. So, there was no adjustment screw on the back side of the thermostat knob, but it was on the back of the mode selector knob. 🙄

The ONLY possibility...which makes no sense, is that the green stuff was antifreeze. However, I had no leaks, evidence of spray or overflow...at the time or since. Antifreeze getting on the belt would make it slick enough to slip, which would make the horrible noise when the compressor engaged because it would be enough resistance to stop the pulley from spinning. I'm driving the truck every time now. If it's fine in a couple of weeks, I'll bring it back and see if they can detect any leaks.

And now…the mystery…. Shop found nothing wrong other than a lack of Freon in the system. They charged it and added leak detector. It worked fine. Told me to drive the truck for a week or so, and if nothing changes, bring it back to check if there are any leaks. Makes me wonder what happened in 2011-2012. Green stuff pooled in the recesses of the compressor. Pulley seized when it tried to engage. Looked and sounded like a failure, but now it’s fine…after being idle for 14 years.

OEM parts should be made by the same company that made them for the assembly line. I'd never use a rebuilt compressor unless it was the only thing available anywhere. Nobody I knows warranties parts beyond 12 months. When my replacement failed, it was leaking refrigerant and oil.

And who did the work? I have several auto AC repair places, but not all of them are good. In Miami, there was a shop that owned the buildings on all four corners of an intersection...all related to repairing auto AC systems. They did great work, but it's a tad far to go to get my system fixed.

The fan is a non-issue. An easy DIY replacement. The big cost of AC repair is the leak testing and recharging of the system. If the compressor tears up, the bulk of the cost is the labor and replacement refrigerant, not the compressor.

Buy the one that can exert the most force on a 20V battery. Trust me on this one. MAX XR - Maximum Torque - 500 Inch Pounds ATOMIC 20V MAX - Torque - 1825 Inch Pounds

Why not? Ever heard of Hanukkah Bushes?

Set a nativity scene in front of it and nobody will guess there’s a generator there.

Success. I had to dismount the fan motor then keep switching off and on until it stopped working. Gently started to rotate fan cage, and it started right up. Bad motor. I can pick up a replacement at AutoZone, and I don't need to worry about the relay because I heard it clicking when the fan wasn't engaging. Only issue is that the OEM gasket between the motor and housing isn't available...so I need a replacement material. I suppose a strip of foam rubber can do the job.

That would be...impractical. Since I can repeat the problem when parked, it would be just as easy to keep flicking the switch until it repeats.

I tried that with no result. I will certainly try again. Too bad I can't move the blower when it's buttoned up...that I know of. It would be an easy way to eliminate the motor as the culprit.

Gad, I hope not...trying to find it would be a pain. Of course, IF it was doing this when it was already running, I would have good cause to suspect something like this. I've taken pics of the two relays dealing with the A/C system. I might see about replacing them prophylactically. If I can get the error to repeat, I may fiddle with wires and see if it makes it come on. So far, that hasn't worked. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D11PZM2L/?coliid=I2F1B83S1JJ1X&colid=O6UAJ0EU8IZ1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BN3GTJPT/?coliid=I1VIOIPPB3SY59&colid=O6UAJ0EU8IZ1&psc=1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it

It only happens, at random times…and only a total of 4 so far…when the blower goes from off to on. Be it switching to a mode from off that turns on the blower OR starting the truck with the blower already in the on condition. I’ve never seen the blower stop once it is in operation.