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I am all for helping people out, but there has to be a time to say no. Finish up what you are already working on and inform this guy you need to settle up for services and parts rendered so far. Or simply write it off, but do not take on any more of their projects is my best suggestion.
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5th Wheeling
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That's a pretty good jerry-rig for replacing the vacuum canister. What you did will stop the vacuum leaks, and make the engine run better. But without a real reservoir, what could happen is when the engine is under load, the AC controls will not be able to hold their positions, and default to windshield defrost mode. This is not a problem for most people.
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I think some of those vacuum reservoirs have a spring loaded bladder inside, so they can pull in more air than just an empty can at 20 inch hg. But you can compensate by using a bigger pipe.
Again, the main purpose was to stop the leak, and full function of the AC controls is not as critical.
Again, the main purpose was to stop the leak, and full function of the AC controls is not as critical.
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I do not think that is the case with these metal coffee can reservoirs. Using the homemade PVC version should work just fine since the check valve assembly was used.
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On another note:So, I have been working on this guys rototiller, and 2 trucks. The rototiller wasn’t too tough. New points and a spark plug. The red truck I believe has some internal engine problems, and is going to take some major work to make it right, although it does run. The black one is running very well, considering it sat out in the weather for the last 6 years. I really enjoy doing the work and making things right again, but………………..
Between the rototiller and the red truck, I did about $450 in parts and labor. On the black truck I have replaced, spark plugs and wires, distributor cap, rotor, coil, solenoid, a mile or so of vacuum line and hose, gas tank, fuel filter, gas tank filler hose, brake pads and calipers, a couple of brake hoses and lines, one heater hose, throttle position sensor, idle air control valve, air injection reaction check valve, blower fan on heater, thermostat, throttle body gasket, 2 engine coolant bypass hoses, hose clamps, headlight lamp, both tail lamps, ran new wiring to the back for lighting. Antifreeze and radiator flush. Lower radiator hose, and I’m sure there are a couple of things I forgot. Not to mention untold hours spent on this truck. Now he wants me to get his boat, an Allis Chalmers B, and a portable welder running. None of these things have ran since he gave up farming. That was over 25 years ago. He also has a fifth wheel camper, and a horse trailer that need repair. As I said earlier, I do enjoy the work, trying to bring things back to life again, but……. The guy simply doesn’t have any money. So far all of this has been done at my expense. He is still paying, albeit slowly, on the rototiller and red truck. He did manage to get a part time job, but says he is not sure his health will hold out to do it. The thing is, if I ever expect to get paid, I have to get the boat, Allis Chalmers, and welder running so he can sell them. The boat has sat in a pole barn for 25 years, and I don’t think it would be worth anymore running, than not running, which is very little. The trailer under it is worth more than the boat itself. I am in a Catch 22 situation.
No good deed goes unpunished. Who said that anyway? Whoever it was, was correct. His black truck was running perfect, so it was time to start on other projects. I was able to pull the boat to town myself, but managed to blow a tire on the way to town. Nope, no spare. I had to hire a tow company to pull the 34' fifth wheel. That was another $250. On the way to town, one of the wheels came loose, so I had the driver drop it at my storage building, rather than continue the last 8 miles, to the owners house. That's when thing went south. HE FLIPPED ! I have dozens of text messages, praising my work, and thanking me for helping him get back on his feet. Now, he is accusing me of trying to steal, his racoon ravaged, falling in, dilapidated boat, and fifth wheel trailer. He has gone BAT - CAP CRAZY. He is going to take me to court for stealing his trailer, and says he is not paying me another dime of his $2400 bill, that's still due. Believe me, I am doing everything in my power to get this thing moved the last 8 miles. The driver that brought it here is a friend of mine, and he moved it on a Sunday. I may have to wait until Sunday again. The owner of these things is right about one thing. I believe we will be going to court.
Between the rototiller and the red truck, I did about $450 in parts and labor. On the black truck I have replaced, spark plugs and wires, distributor cap, rotor, coil, solenoid, a mile or so of vacuum line and hose, gas tank, fuel filter, gas tank filler hose, brake pads and calipers, a couple of brake hoses and lines, one heater hose, throttle position sensor, idle air control valve, air injection reaction check valve, blower fan on heater, thermostat, throttle body gasket, 2 engine coolant bypass hoses, hose clamps, headlight lamp, both tail lamps, ran new wiring to the back for lighting. Antifreeze and radiator flush. Lower radiator hose, and I’m sure there are a couple of things I forgot. Not to mention untold hours spent on this truck. Now he wants me to get his boat, an Allis Chalmers B, and a portable welder running. None of these things have ran since he gave up farming. That was over 25 years ago. He also has a fifth wheel camper, and a horse trailer that need repair. As I said earlier, I do enjoy the work, trying to bring things back to life again, but……. The guy simply doesn’t have any money. So far all of this has been done at my expense. He is still paying, albeit slowly, on the rototiller and red truck. He did manage to get a part time job, but says he is not sure his health will hold out to do it. The thing is, if I ever expect to get paid, I have to get the boat, Allis Chalmers, and welder running so he can sell them. The boat has sat in a pole barn for 25 years, and I don’t think it would be worth anymore running, than not running, which is very little. The trailer under it is worth more than the boat itself. I am in a Catch 22 situation.
No good deed goes unpunished. Who said that anyway? Whoever it was, was correct. His black truck was running perfect, so it was time to start on other projects. I was able to pull the boat to town myself, but managed to blow a tire on the way to town. Nope, no spare. I had to hire a tow company to pull the 34' fifth wheel. That was another $250. On the way to town, one of the wheels came loose, so I had the driver drop it at my storage building, rather than continue the last 8 miles, to the owners house. That's when thing went south. HE FLIPPED ! I have dozens of text messages, praising my work, and thanking me for helping him get back on his feet. Now, he is accusing me of trying to steal, his racoon ravaged, falling in, dilapidated boat, and fifth wheel trailer. He has gone BAT - CAP CRAZY. He is going to take me to court for stealing his trailer, and says he is not paying me another dime of his $2400 bill, that's still due. Believe me, I am doing everything in my power to get this thing moved the last 8 miles. The driver that brought it here is a friend of mine, and he moved it on a Sunday. I may have to wait until Sunday again. The owner of these things is right about one thing. I believe we will be going to court.
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