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#1
Emissions/Vacuum Systems / Sticking Solenoids
Last post by MIPS - Yesterday at 10:43:38 PMI noticed about two years ago that my idle kick stopped working. I narrowed it down to the vacuum solenoid was sticking. AMCfool1 sent me some emissions bits a few years back and this let me swap in another solenoid, but the second solenoid failed a year later. Again, it was sticking shut. You rev the engine and it would open but if you are trying to start the engine hot in the middle of summer have fun because it really needs that throttle to be slightly cracked open.
Well now I'm just using his solenoid manifold and I'm running down the line as one fails so I'm not fighting the tabs and rebuilding the valves and another year later and again, the solenoid is AGAIN stuck.
You can take these apart and inspect/clean them. Bend the four tabs straight, pull the U-shaped bracket off and the solenoid comes out the slot, then you can pull the O-ring sealed rear port off and remove the spring and needle valve.
All three of them were clean inside with no signs they are gummed up. Electrically they also seem fine. Resistance is about 75 ohms and the protection diode is good. Energized coil draws 150-170ma which is correct.
Who makes these? Are these Chrysler or GM? I'd like to keep the correct solenoids for '82 installed but AMC start using what I think are Ford-style solenoids starting in 1983 which had new non-serviceable solenoids and molded connectors with internal protection diodes but the plumbing is slightly different. Once this last solenoid fails I'm going to have to have to switch to these.
Well now I'm just using his solenoid manifold and I'm running down the line as one fails so I'm not fighting the tabs and rebuilding the valves and another year later and again, the solenoid is AGAIN stuck.
You can take these apart and inspect/clean them. Bend the four tabs straight, pull the U-shaped bracket off and the solenoid comes out the slot, then you can pull the O-ring sealed rear port off and remove the spring and needle valve.
All three of them were clean inside with no signs they are gummed up. Electrically they also seem fine. Resistance is about 75 ohms and the protection diode is good. Energized coil draws 150-170ma which is correct.
Who makes these? Are these Chrysler or GM? I'd like to keep the correct solenoids for '82 installed but AMC start using what I think are Ford-style solenoids starting in 1983 which had new non-serviceable solenoids and molded connectors with internal protection diodes but the plumbing is slightly different. Once this last solenoid fails I'm going to have to have to switch to these.
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Off topic / AMC (ancestor) spotted
Last post by Still Pat - Yesterday at 07:23:28 PMSaw this a couple times before, couldn't stop. Was on my way back to the new apartment & swung in. Talked to the gal there, she said she didn't know MAYBE '53? Someone on one of the spacebook Nash pages says '54. Doesn't really look bad for Pa. & sitting in the dirt. Depending what's underneath, I could see somebody restoring it!
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#3
Project Cars / Re: 1980 Eagle Sport STW 258+T...
Last post by juhap - August 27, 2025, 02:15:16 AMBumper ends needed some attention...
Found some broken bolts and rust...what a surprise
Some sandblasting and welding needed
Removed extra plastic supports to get pieces together.
Then just glue everything together.
Found some broken bolts and rust...what a surprise
Some sandblasting and welding needed
Removed extra plastic supports to get pieces together.
Then just glue everything together.
#4
Transmission Shop / Re: Leaky Neutral Safety Switc...
Last post by AMC of Houston - August 26, 2025, 08:53:40 PMMost likely 14 or 15 years ago the parts were better! I did locate an NOS one (mid-70's manufacture) from one of my MOPAR pals in Houston. May also have a line on a few AMC units from before there was a "J" on the part number.
#5
Transmission Shop / Re: Leaky Neutral Safety Switc...
Last post by Taylor - August 26, 2025, 05:22:23 PMThat's annoying you have had this repeatedly happen. Not sure where to recommend getting a new one.
If I recall, I bought 2 from rock auto about 14-15 years ago. The 1st one is still working properly with no leaks. Maybe I got lucky.
If I recall, I bought 2 from rock auto about 14-15 years ago. The 1st one is still working properly with no leaks. Maybe I got lucky.
#6
Transmission Shop / Re: Leaky Neutral Safety Switc...
Last post by vangremlin - August 26, 2025, 03:49:08 PM
#7
Transmission Shop / Leaky Neutral Safety Switches ...
Last post by AMC of Houston - August 26, 2025, 01:50:17 PMOK; I'm on my third leaky crap Chinese aftermarket Neutral Safety Switch in 3 weeks. What's up with these? 3 different brands from 3 different parts houses, and they all seep fluid from between the plastic and the connector pins. I'm trying to locate an NOS unit in hopes it'll not leak! At least its an easy job to replace!
#8
Transmission Shop / Re: Automatic transmission bra...
Last post by knobbler - August 26, 2025, 01:37:13 AMQuote from: AMC of Houston on August 25, 2025, 10:19:42 PMGoes to a bracket on the right axle tube. Just happen to have the waggie up on the lift.Talk about lucky timing! Thanks for taking that pic for me—it's exactly what I needed. I have the front axle out right now, which is prob why I wasn't immediately seeing anywhere that looked like the right attachment point
Thanks again!
#9
Transmission Shop / Re: Automatic transmission bra...
Last post by EagleSX4_5Speed - August 25, 2025, 11:41:50 PMJust a correction that is an axle brace not a transmission brace. The early Eagles did not have it.
#10
Transmission Shop / Re: Automatic transmission bra...
Last post by AMC of Houston - August 25, 2025, 10:19:42 PMGoes to a bracket on the right axle tube. Just happen to have the waggie up on the lift.
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