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A cable wound like a coil is a design in which the metallic strands are wound around the housing like a coil spring. This type of design is much easier to bend and route through areas requiring curves and turns, however they are more likely to bind and compress which can cause functionality problems. Cables …

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Cleaning The Clutch A good time to clean with your clutch is if you are fitting a brand-new belt. Consider your clutch sheaves, and inspect your supplier’s schematics if you are unclear where to find them. Now grab an item of 150 grit emery towel. Rub the cloth from the facility of your clutch bent …

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1. Shifting Gears Is Difficult A healthy clutch allows the driver to shift between gears without hassle. When the clutch starts to wear, shifting between gears becomes difficult. The smooth shift between gears is replaced with a rougher transition. You may find the clutch pedal is not functioning like you are accustomed to, and you …

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The difference between bushings and bearings There isn’t really a difference: a bushing is a type of bearing. In general, a “bearing” facilitates movement between two parts while reducing friction. Simple in design, the typical bearing has two surfaces that roll over each other, enabling two mating components to move friction-lessly. They are broadly divided …

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Carburetor problems generally fall into three areas: too lean a mixture, too rich a mixture, or an incorrect adjustment. Luckily there are telltale symptoms that will tell you which problem you’re dealing with. Carburetors are relatively simple devices. Their primary function is to deliver the right amount of fuel/air mixture at a given throttle opening (as …

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Belt drives are widely used in many industries for power transmission since they are cheap and easy to maintain. However they are often a source of vibration due to misalignments, belt resonance, and belt wear. The main purpose of belt drives is to transfer power between machines such as motor and fan. They are subject …

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The voltage regulator in your vehicle is in charge of keeping the right amount of electrical power flowing consistently to certain parts of your car. This means if the voltage regulator is broken, the components in your electrical system might only work erratically or not at all. That’s a pretty big deal, since you definitely …

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How Does A Car Voltage Regulator Work? The process begins when you turn the ignition switch. Voltage runs from the car battery to the starter motor, which brings the engine to life through combustion. Once the engine is running, a drive belt spins a rotor inside the alternator, electrifying the field coil and generating DC …

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Transmission problems Vehicle speed information relayed by the VSS is used by the transmission control module (TCM) or powertrain control module (PCM) to determine shift timing. Therefore, a failing speed sensor will have a direct impact on automatic transmission operation. One of the most common signs of a bad speed sensor is abnormal automatic transmission …

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Most Common Symptoms of a Faulty Engine Speed Sensor A faulty vehicle speed sensor can cause an array of problems. In fact, symptoms of a faulty speed sensor may also result symptoms of other common components such as a defective coil pack or bad throttle position sensor. However, here is a list of the most …

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