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silverstude

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  1. The bars were installed by myself.  The rear wasn't any problem, but recall the front was a bit of work.    When the rear broke loose, I repaired the torn section of frame underplate wt\ith 10 gauge rolled steel, tack welded the strut back and also drilled the side frame flange and installed 3/8", grade 8 bolts.

       

  2. The larger diameter bars do change the handling to a much firmer stance.  If you add super duty shocks, like Bilsteins or Konis, cornering feels like you're on rails.  One negative result I had was that the rear strut L-channel on the passenger side was ripped loose from the frame, so  both rear mounts were reinforced.  

  3. Obviously, the ignition should be on when testing.

    First thing you should do is pull the existing fuses and replace them with fresh units.  Just running a continuity test on the existing fuses won't prove they can handle a load.     The A/C and heater were likely to have been used more than any other component and the heat cycle of the that fuse could have compromised it.   Putting a dab of dielectric grease on each fuse leg prior to install will insure long term continuity thru the fuses.  

    If that doesn't resolve the issue,  check the continuity of the wiring between the fuse panel and each component, via the switches. First do the fuse to the Switch, if good at the switch, then follow up to to the component. The switches may be the issue. 

     If you have 12V at the fuse and the switch and nothing at the components, then the supply wiring  between the switch and the component is open somewhere.   If you run a bypass wire from the fuse to the compressor get a "click' by  touching the compressor pigtail, the original circuit is faulty and must be replaced.  

    The same fuse handles the heater fan motor, so again, check the power at the switch first, then to the component.  

     

  4. On 8/15/2023 at 2:41 PM, Bob G said:

    I have about a 60 page book that has the electrical circuits block diagrams for the 1987 Avanti.  If anyone wants a copy, I am happy to get it copied and just ask to be reimbursed for the copying and shopping charges.  Bob G.

    Specifically Avanti?   Where did you find that?

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