Electrical Service
Some things were simpler back then, but others were actually more complicated.
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Author: Import Service
Drill and Tap
Mercedes-Benz has long been known for their aluminum V* engines. The 3.8 L (116.96), 5.0 L (177.96) and other aluminum Benz engines are surprisingly durable, especially when compared to the older 4.5 liter cast iron engines.
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Carside Manner
The lady mystery writer from Maine, and the cigar smoking detective in the trashed out trench coat who listen carefully for 58 minutes, and then solve the mystery in the dying moments before the last commercial?
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Key Off Battery Drain
After properly charging and testing the battery, you’ve eliminated it as the source of the problem. The alternator charging rate also looks good. So what caused the dead batter?
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Anti-Lock Brake Systems
According to an old automotive legend, the first Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) was installed on a small number of specially equipped Lincoln models back in 1954.
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Wasserboxer
After an hour or so of 60 mile an hour driving, the little red “I’m too hot” light would start blinking its warning. This resulted in a stop for a burger and fries for the owner, and a jug of coolant for the Vanagon.
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Sore Joints: Volvo Trailing Arm Bushings
We usually ignore these important suspension components until they start making strange and unusual noises that the owner can’t remember hearing before. Only then does the car get a road test and a careful suspension inspection.
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Ripple Pattern: Part Two
Diodes rectify the AC voltage induced in the slator, changing it into pulsating DC to charge the batter and run the vehicle’s electrical systems. That’s important to remember.
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Play Book: Part Two
By now you should understand how each player does its job, as well as some of the formations that the team uses at the line of scrimmage.
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