T1 Terry's where abouts?

[Dot]

I think he should be named Ozfueler 11, sounds like he has been getting directions from Steve

[T1 Terry]

1)...but it could also be a wiring harness issue, that should be fun to find.
2)... Margaret’s "We're going to die" out bursts

1) That's easy Terry. Just pour some water in at the high point of the loom and watch to see where the sparks come from.

2) I see you do not quite grasp the whole beneficial concept of travel achievement with the ultimate satisfaction of overcoming adversity and the sense of accomplishment in the relief of arriving alive at the end of the day.

dawg (who wonders if T1 has been informed about a new technology called GPS?)

The navigator had access to a GPS that Bob lent us but chose not to use it something about the satisfaction and feeling of achievement gained from arriving at the desired destination without electronic assistance, and not being the driver of the vehicle that has the turning circle of the Titanic would have helped with this attitude

[dapope]

Clearly the navigator needs more practice.................

[homeless]

Glad your home again.
Now you have to get her ready for next years jaunt.
A couple of shake downs before that though as you tackle each little problem on the list.
Put the jobs on a dunny roll and flush each one down as you cross it off LOL
I am at Kilmore again and getting ready to head to SA in two weeks.
Regards
Brian

[Craig]

I did find a problem with the solenoid on the clutch pedal but I still have a problem with it being an intermittent fault. I had a problem with a flat start batteries (after driving for most of the day on the previous day) on our last run so I too have my suspicions WRT the alternator. I will have to check that before we head off again. I have been too busy finding some gold

[T1 Terry]

I did find a problem with the solenoid on the clutch pedal but I still have a problem with it being an intermittent fault. I had a problem with a flat start batteries (after driving for most of the day on the previous day) on our last run so I too have my suspicions WRT the alternator. I will have to check that before we head off again. I have been too busy finding some gold

Hi Craig,
When the exhaust brake fails to function, does the volt meter read 12v and not part way between the 12v mark and the 16v mark? That's the combination of symptoms I have, I will have a look through the wiring diagram and see if there is a common wire that could be the culprit.

[Craig]

I don't have a dash mounted volt meter so I couldn't tell you. But I have suspected low voltage was in fact the problem. I will be following your fault finding with interest. My engine is set up with an engine warm through switch which when turned on activates the exhaust flap, this applies a load to the engine to aid the warm up. I have found that by turning this on when the exhaust brake doesn't activate, it will force it to work. It doesn't work all the time though.

[T1 Terry]

that warm up switch only half closes the exhaust flap and only functions if the engine temp is below normal operating temp. still diggig through this workshop manual, there are a lot of variants with very different wiring systems.

[Craig]

Do you have the wiring diagram for the T4600?

It doesn't matter what the engine temp is, it will still force it to operate. It may be that it just needs a little push to help activate it. Or maybe a slight spike in the power.

[T1 Terry]

Sorry Craig, only the 3500 SL engine. The only things I can find wired in common with the exhaust brake and alternator are the idiot lights and gauges. They seem to be functioning so it might be voltage related as you say. I can't get the warm up to function at the moment and the battery is flat, so I'll charge it and see if it functions then. still could be the slipping fan belt though, the load of the alternator and exhauster pump may be too much for the level of grip the belt has.
Need to use the Mazda tonight as the plan "A" for a nightout at a friends place, no need to drink and drive when you can sleep in the back
On the week end I'll pull the alternstor out and see what damage is done and if one of the pulleys I have here will do the job. The fan belt is about the width of a "G" string now after the trip back from Dotties place, maybe I should change it before it fails tonight on the way over or tomorrow on the way home.