Tuna,
I've been gone and off-list for a few days.
The installation instructions address the subject of resetting failure
warning lights. Did you review the details? I had no problems with my Ford
but I notice that the instructions prescribe that some Fords must be
"reverse bled." The sheet suggests referring to the vehicle's shop manual
if the light remains on.
BTW, contemplating the purchase of a new Dodge-Cummins puller, I called
Dodge's toll free number to inquire about use of a hydraulic controller. I
wanted to make sure Dodge would not tell me any serious reason that they
knew that the controller could not be used. I had to press a little to get
the first guy to patch me through to a knowledgeable, technically oriented
person, but I was able to ascertain Dodge's position on use of a brake
controller which taps into the brake system.
The guy initially gave me the standard "Dodge doesn't recommend it and if
problems result......" answer but after I explained I was just a prospective
buyer, not a lawyer, not looking for a product liability claim, he
acknowledged that Dodge knows that some owners are using hydraulic-electric
controllers and agreed that they will work fine, Dodge just wants to remain
separate from any liability issues.
So, the bottom line appears to be the K-H should work fine with your
Durango.
Harvey
----- Original Message -----
From: Robert C Townsend <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Multiple recipients of VACList <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2001 8:20 PM
Subject: [VAC] little snag with the K-H brake controller...
> I've run into a little snag with the K-H brake controller installation;
> apparently, it's not a good idea to mix metals, e.g. brass fitting into a
> steel or aluminum fitting - as was the case in today's episode of This Old
> Brake Controller... i noticed in the installation guide that Harvey Barlow
> so graciously shared with some of us that it specifically warns against
> this. Apparently the previous installer did not take this to heart, and
i've
> now got the threaded portion of the brass fitting ground down flush to the
> steel nut going into the brake controller... SO... I soaked it in Liquid
> Wrench, I applied heat from a pencil-torch, and managed to twist the
bugger
> off close to the nut... ground it down flat... what's next? an 'EZ-Out'?
> Drill it out and re-thread the fitting? HELP, please.
>
> Oh, and while bleeding the brake lines after installing the tee, the abs
> light came on, and stayed on when we brought the brake pressure back up...
> is it possible that the brake pressure-sensor is too sensitive to use with
> this controller? ('99 Durango).
>
> Tuna (who's about ready to go ahead and shove the Jordan Research Ultima
> 2020 Controller into the Durango, and get another one for the Prowler... )
>
> Tuna
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