East Coast-Need Help!

[Dicktator]

I received a call from Walter/New Jersey, his SSR over heated while going to the Auto Train in Va.

He got it his SSR on the train and will be arriving in Sanford, Fl about 9AM tomorrow.

He has Jeremy's tune, so setting are lower, has Mike fan but it isn't running.

I called Walter and Chuckster and suggested they check the Fan Relays in the fuse panel under the hood. It is the relay at the very back of the fuse box. Have had a problem with the relay loosing contact.

If that is not the problem, I have a NEW Mike's fan at Dicktator's garage and I will be in Plant City at Lonnie's most of the AM tomorrow. I will bring a NEW fan with me in case.

Can someone over on the East Coast get a fan, OEM is OK, to Chuckster, if needed, to get Walter to Lonnie's or Dicktator's Garage tomorrow.

Chuckster/Work # 407-699-5920
Walter #609-560-2199

Thanks in advance.

Your servant
Dicktator

[OP]

Originally Posted by Dicktator

I received a call from Walter/New Jersey, his SSR over heated while going to the Train in Va.

He got it on the train and will be arriving in Sanford, Fl about 9AM tomorrow.

He has Jeremy's tune, so setting are lower, has Mike fan but it isn't running.

I called him and Chuckster and suggested they check the Fan Relay in the fuse panel under the hood. It is the relay at the very back of the fuse box. Have had a problem with the relay loosing contact.

If that is not the problem, I have a NEW Mike's fan at Dicktator's garage and I will be in Plant City at Lonnie's most of the AM tomorrow. I will bring a NEW fan with me in case.

Can someone over on the East Coast get a fan, OEM is OK, to Chuckster, if needed, to get Walter to Lonnie's or Dicktator's Garage tomorrow.

Chuckster/Work # 407-699-5920
Walter #609-560-2199

Thanks in advance.

Your servant
Dicktator

Check main fan fuse as well...in fuse box under hood.

[Mike in AZ]

Let me know what you find. I have spare motors and will be getting fans refurbed weekend.

[Dicktator]

Spoke with Chuckster late this afternoon and he has all three relays for the Fan. Low speed/high speed and auto.

I suspect it is a relay.

Dicktator

[6.0TOGO]

Spoke with walter as the train was pulling out of lorton...will meet him in sanford --got the service manual out..will have the relays...got a call from dan--he has had luck tapping the fan assembly--believes dust somehow impedes fan operation...as a minimum will get walter's r to my shop only 7-8 miles from the train station by driving or flatbed if necessary...have a good mechanic with testing equipment to help then...we will letyou all know how the walter saga plays out...chuckstr

[Dicktator]

Chuck, If you determine it is the fan and it is early enough in the day, I will bring it over or meet you half way.

Dicktator

[6.0TOGO]

Ok dick---will call you either way...--by the way my phone is on my hip and charged up!!!and on....encouraging right!!chuck

[FloRidah]

Hi Dick,

I put two factory fans in my attic before we left. I am sure Lou can get them fairly quickly if you need them.

Come to think of it, Slingshot Lou should have one in Valrico.

Please let me know.

Happy Easter,
Dennis

[Mike in AZ]

Call me on my cell when you get your hands on this one. You can get me at 480-225-2123.

Regards,

Mike

[Slingshot Lou]

Dick if you need my old fan let me know I could bring it to Lonnies if need be.

[6.0TOGO]

News flash--update...met walter and maryann at the train---could not get the fan on so they followed me(it was as cool kinda mornin in fl)to my shop without incident.....had a friend mechanic do a code search and finally we discovered a 60amp fuse blown...got one and after installed the fan came on...then that ugly burning smell developed........decision time---fan drawing more power than it should...probably bad motor....walt and dick are getting together to transfer a fan and will will help install later today or tomorrow...walt and his bride are in a temporary rental to the hotel checkin etc....updates as warranted...chuckstr

[6.0TOGO]

News flash!!!!the dictator comes to the rescue again....walter and maryann picked up the fan...the chuckstr provided a 60 amp fuse and assisted (he he) in the installation of the fan...really a mechanic from next door turned the wrenches....all is well that ends well and the florida vacationeers are back on the road in their r....the old fan was toast literally....could smell the insides wer burnt....glad to help and thanks dick for getting me involved.....chuckstr

[Mike in AZ]

Walter,

Be sure to send me the old fan. I want to disect that one........ I'll be discussing the failure mode with Flex-a-lite.

The new one that was installed is yours to keep. All I ask is that you ship the old one to me in exchange.

Send the old fan to:

Simple Engineering
3844 E. Tanglewood Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85048

Glad you are back on the road again....

Mike

[OP]

Originally Posted by 6.0TOGO

News flash--update...met walter and maryann at the train---could not get the fan on so they followed me(it was as cool kinda mornin in fl)to my shop without incident.....had a friend mechanic do a code search and finally we discovered a 60amp fuse blown...got one and after installed the fan came on....chuckstr

hmmm, imagine that...

East Coast-Need Help!

[BlueStreak]

Originally Posted by OP

hmmm, imagine that...

East Coast-Need Help!

Good Call OP!!!

[OP]

Originally Posted by BlueStreak

Good Call OP!!!

Thanks Dwight

[walter]

I just wanted to thank Dictator and Chuck for the splendid job help me and the wife out
today. What a team. Never though the fan would go but that just my luck for the last couple of months.
Chuck please thank the young mechanic again for me, he when way out of his way for a stranger.
Love all you guy what a club.

walt and mary ann


PS. Mike got the mailing address will ship it out to you in the morning.

[XLR I FL]

Walter

When you get a chance would you please describe you auto train experience--cost, how they handled the SSR, you guys comfort--etc.

I am assuming you are going back up on the train as well.

Regards

Jerry