maybe368

My tensioner moves a bit, but doesn't really bounce, it is brand new. When the R's are brought up, it slides in towards the center of the motor, but doesn't bounce...Mark

j_martin

Takes 50 or 60 years to get there.

A little debris or deformity on any pulley in the system will cause the idler to bounce. A slight bounce can be considered normal. The idler's function is to compensate for slight missives. It's just not good to over work it.

maybe368

Does it take that long to see that post #9 did not answer Thrashingcows's question? Really, it doesn't take that much to be nice, does it? You seem to be knowledgeable on some things, but the delivery leaves a lot to be desired, IMHO...Mark

j_martin

Aw lighten up, will ya.

He had adjusted the sensor and noted that it did not respond to the gap, and was reassured that his assumption that it was bad was correct. How does that not answer the question, "was the sensor bad?"

maybe368

I'll make you a deal, You be nicer and I'll lighten up, whadya think?...Mark

j_martin

I'll try.....

b u t you didn't answer my question.

maybe368

Ok to belabor the point, post #9 says:

I changed the gap on my CPS to .50 and checked the connections, all look ok, the blk/blue wire shows ground, the tan/yellow wire shows 8.8 volts with the key on and the grey/black wire shows 5 volts, even over the air gap, shouldn't it go back to 0? does this indicate the CPS is indeed bad?

It says that he changed the gap, not adjusted, this leaves some doubt as to whether it was adjusted right, doesn't it? He asks:
shouldn't it go back to 0? He then asks:

does this indicate the CPS is indeed bad? None of that indicates that he knew the cps was bad.

None of this is the point, the point is this:

Just for grins and giggles, read post #9

IMO it is mean spirited, unnecessary and condescending. It makes me want to know why you treat someone that is asking a legitimate question, whose answer isn't real clear from post #9, in such a way. Maybe we are not as sharp as you, but we can't all be perfect. It would have been easier and better for you to have just ignored it or try to answer it in a meaningful way, not try to punish him. Does that answer your question?...Mark

maybe368

By the way, when did this happen after post #9, I cannot seem to find it...Mark

Greed 93

I must be missing something too, Mark..

maybe368

Thanks, I thought I might have been going blind...Mark

j_martin

hehehehe

I gave him the benefit of the doubt and assumed he meant .050", which is correct.

This is exactly correct diagnostics. It should go to near 0 volts when over the gap. It's a hall effect sensor. Again I just assumed he knew what he was doing.

Technically, you got me on the reassurance bit. Ghost said the diagnosis was right on.

And lay off the mean bit. There's nothing wrong with suggesting that the the reader re-read the post carefully and reason for himself. It's actually a very effective way of teaching......some people.

KRB

This is what I like about this forum. You guys can get into an "argument" yet still behave as adults and be civil. Other forums rip you a new one and hurl insults that no one should have to listen to.

NJTman

That's because the "MODS" here actuall do their UNPAID Job.... which I'm grateful for.


When it's not tolerated, it tends to happen less... as well as the "caliber" of the folks who participate here. Other than myself, there aren't really any pineapples here that disturb the fruit cart...

maybe368

Does this mean that I don't have to lighten up?

"There's nothing wrong with suggesting that the the reader re-read the post carefully and reason for himself. "

If you had said it like this in the first place, I would have had no problem with it. As I said before, it's the delivery...Mark

"It's actually a very effective way of teaching......some people."

This is true, if you know the person personally. I taught emergency medical technology and fire science for over 10 years at a local community college. When I was asked about something that I didn't know the answer to, I would tell the student to research it and share it with everyone during the next class. It is very effective.


"This is what I like about this forum. You guys can get into an "argument" yet still behave as adults and be civil. Other forums rip you a new one and hurl insults that no one should have to listen to. "

Me too!

"That's because the "MODS" here actuall do their UNPAID Job.... which I'm grateful for."

Me too T, this is the only diesel forum that I belong too. As someone that thinks different from a lot of people, I tend to draw a lot a attacks (especially when it comes to the science of engine cooling ). Doesn't bother me, though, I gotta be me...Mark

NJTman

You look a little different, in person, than I thought you would..... but I like your voice !