old tec vs new tec

[Cuppa]

I shuddered when I read on here a day or two ago of a GU which has an electronic accelerator. What would you do if your alternator died mid Simpson?

[Yendor]

I shuddered when I read on here a day or two ago of a GU which has an electronic accelerator. What would you do if your alternator died mid Simpson?

Use your solar panel or generator to charge your batteries.

[mudnut]

What I don't like, is that when its time to replace my old clunker, the only machines available to me will be the stuff thats Hi Tech now, but all of the extra systems, sensors etc. will be old and ready to go pfffffft! Maybe cars in the future will be throw away, just like some of the cheap mowers .

[threedogs]

I like old school but like the new efficient 4x4s as well,.Yeah drive by wire like a slot car controller,
What happens when it fails you,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, see pic no words needed
Old technology looking on, how embarassment.

[93patrol]

I understand new tech being better and more fuel efficient but you can beat the reliability of old tech even if it costs a bit more


Just tap it in just tappy tappy tappy

[Yendor]

What I don't like, is that when its time to replace my old clunker, the only machines available to me will be the stuff thats Hi Tech now, but all of the extra systems, sensors etc. will be old and ready to go pfffffft! Maybe cars in the future will be throw away, just like some of the cheap mowers .

I agree, we live in a throw away.

IMO.....vehicles now days are only designed to last 3-5 years.

[Yendor]

I like old school but like the new efficient 4x4s as well,.Yeah drive by wire like a slot car controller,
What happens when it fails you,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, see pic no words needed
Old technology looking on, how embarassment.

TD, wasn't that picture taken when the pulley on your alternator sh*t it's self?

Not really high tech, bearing and clutches failing.

[mudnut]

Read in an RACV mag years ago that the early Datsuns had a projected life of 22 years.

[mudnut]

the control unit is unplugged and the lpg runs.
Next test is plug it back in and and unplug the fuel pump in the tank.
Apears to be a faulty pump.

I'll replace it anyway to be sure later



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Hey Rusty, I see on the early post, that you said there is on power to the petrol pump. If you have the switch on petrol, and the ignition on run, then you should have 12volt from earth on the Green red wire at the top of the fuel tank for a few seconds, ( oil pressure timer working). If that isn't there, then check the fuel control module, (d/s kick panel) there should be 12 volts at the green red wire (for a few seconds) The brown wire has 12 volts for on and start, and the light green wire 12volts for on and accessories. Since you have gas fitted, try the wiring at thepetrol/gas changover switch. Failing all that then the oil pressure switch on the engine block (d/s under the inlet manifold, Green wire) may be the problem. (clutching at straws now)

[happygu]

Read in an RACV mag years ago that the early Datsuns had a projected life of 22 years.

That is probably a little too long, as after 15 years, most were rust, with a little bit of steel holding the rust together
Mic