Harrop 2300 supercharger to Optimiser 6500

[PeeBee]

Just added a full awning wall kit to the Visa Card - oh the noise is coming I can feel it!!!!

The Cruise control is more the annoying issue. It may go away with the road trial, but based on previous luck I doubt it. Seems the replacements are limited for a car so rudimentary, so currently assessing the Command AP 607 which is essentially a different control box and an electrical actuator - Its likely to be easier to fit and probably has a bit more finesse than the vac unit, but another $900. If I can get the AP60B unit resolved, even without the clutch pedal disconnect I will be happy - not holding my breath.

[PeeBee]

Well, still waiting for the replacement Scintex flowmeters, communication from them not that great but after a couple of follow ups it appears the units are in transit from Sydney, so days away. And the cheapie units have now decided to operate - *uck me. The calibration is off, reading about 1.2L/HR off which I think could be corrected by changing the pulse rate from the units. I am simply comparing the units that were in previously. So I have a comparison, and might set them up to mirror the actual outputs numbers I know at idle, however the controller is still not happy with the data as its not doing the auto calculations to show the difference between flow to engine and return and then calculate the consumption rate.

Swapped the 3 x 2.5m awning from the passenger side to the drivers side - man alive its a mission by yourself. Took 6 hours with the jinking around, and I am no longer 25 YO, but the brain still thinks the body is, so was a bit wrecked last night. Ready for the new Rugged 180 deg unit that arrives circa thursday- have lined up some help for that monster.

Did a bit more investigation into the crusie control. The supplier gave me another fault finding routine to narrow in on the root cause, however with two electric lift pumps in play its impossible to hear if the actuator solenoid are working when energised - or nt.

I pulled the back off the actuator and removed the solenoids, jump tested them and they work. I then hooked up a test light across the supply cables and tried the dash switch, no power coming from that circuit, so its either the controller or a faulty brake switch, so have altered a new brake switch from PAP and will see if thats the issue - I doubt it as the brake lighhts come on, and the 25W resistors are installed for the LED brake lights - will see.

[PeeBee]

After my disaster copping a fuel tank full of water, that put me out of action for weeks, I bit the bullet on a Responsive Engineering Water Separator, comes with an electrical loom and relay with buzzer to alert on detected water. I went the generic kit as unsure exactly where its going right now but between the tank and lift pump, pre the fuel filter I am thinking. Comes preconfigured with the hose fittings of choice, up to 12mm and confirmed the unit will handle the flowrate and pressure, so good to go, designed and manufactured in Australia, Canberra, been very proactive with their responses to questions. No filters, centrifugal operation.
https://waterindiesel.com.au/pages/water-watch

[mudski]

I pulled the back off the actuator and removed the solenoids, jump tested them and they work. I then hooked up a test light across the supply cables and tried the dash switch, no power coming from that circuit, so its either the controller or a faulty brake switch, so have altered a new brake switch from PAP and will see if thats the issue - I doubt it as the brake lighhts come on, and the 25W resistors are installed for the LED brake lights - will see.

Just for shits and giggles Phil. Remove the led brake lights and see what happens. Maybe, just maybe, the LED lights are playing some funky game with the controller, or what ever is playing up.

[PeeBee]

Just for shits and giggles Phil. Remove the led brake lights and see what happens. Maybe, just maybe, the LED lights are playing some funky game with the controller, or what ever is playing up.

Thanks Mark, the supplier directed me to install the 25W LED resistors across the brake lights which I did, and they actually got me one step closer to success, so they were one of the problems. I think that step is sorted. I am yet to take the car for a drive - just too many other excuses not to I suppose, but the other idea from the service tech is the controller has a fault that is not letting it properly into full diagnostic mode, so he suggests I just take it for a spin and see if it actually works in full mode. I will do this, cant hurt, and maybe the system proves to be ok - will let you know. Its frustrating not being able to source spares for stuff but I understand the shelf life issue for suppliers as well. If this craps out its another $800 for the electrical version of the vac assist unit I have.

On a vehicle that moves out of the garage maybe once every 3 months, its a bit of a choke.

[mudski]

Yes but maybe the LEDs are emitting some "hocus pocus" when they are activated. I'd be removing them just for science sake to see if anything changes. You have nothing to lose.

[PeeBee]

Yes but maybe the LEDs are emitting some "hocus pocus" when they are activated. I'd be removing them just for science sake to see if anything changes. You have nothing to lose.

Bit of a nightmare as the system wont work without the lights and it would mean having to replace with a standard set of filament globes which whilst not impossible, just not immediately available. I am going to take the car for a drive today/tomorrow and see if the set up works outside of the set up mode. If it does not I am looking at a full replacement I think as there are no spares in hand and cant find parts anywhere.

[PeeBee]

Scintex flowmeters arrived, pulse rate different to the one stuck under the car. Will fit tomorrow and re-calibrate the controller and see if I get a result - my luck I will need the latest display as well.2026-04-29_191153.jpg

[PeeBee]

Flowmeters installed, was cluster of bee stings, hose extensions and super tight installation, but now after swapping wires around a couple of times and doing some resetting of the unit I now have instantaneous to and from volumes, but nor rates/hr, however the controller is functioning, and reading the manual it could just be a function button not pressed. Sweating on the awning and water filter now as heading out for 3 nights early May and would like this stuff resolved if I can by then.

[BrazilianY60]

I wanted to add a small but loud air horn to supplement the pipsqueak pip

Pictures or better yet, a video! Or, you know, it didn't happen!



I also want to put a airhorn someday.