OR VietVet Is Still Throwing $$$ at 2005 Z71

[OR VietVet]

Ok, just finished ordering in the next round of items to change to get this rig as best as I can get it.

1. New GM Fuel pump
2. GM Vapor cannister purge valve/solenoid
3. GM Vapor cannister
4. GM Vapor cannister bracket, just in case.
5. GM Vapor cannister purge valve hose
6. GM Vapor hose assembly
7. GM Vapor cannister vent valve solenoid


Since I have plans for doing the Big 3, I was doing some reading and was wondering what is a "smoothing capacitor"? A short description was given about smoothing voltage to computers.

Installing a new Interstate AGM battery either this weekend or next.

 

[OR VietVet]

Rest of all GM parts now ordered at RA:

New alternator, starter, water pump, radiator, positive and negative battery cables.

 

[exp500]

Look at the giant Capacitors used in hi end car stereo amps as an example. Probably not the right way to use them at the alt output to battery. The potentials(CR) are wrong unless you have one bigger than your battery, and even then it is still wrong think.. Your battery does an excellent job of smoothing. Hope this helps. Hope you weren't trolling.

 

[Sparksalot]

Agreed on the battery. It’s a very large smoothing capacitor. Also helps as an RF filter for the same reason. It’s the reason why your two way radio always wants to be connected directly to the battery.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

Also, something to remember about a large capacitor installation. You may need to discharge the capacitor, when working on the truck, particularly the electrical systems, and discharging the capacitor has to be done in a specific way, in order to avoid injury.

 

[OR VietVet]

We used to load up distributor condensers and set them on other mechanic's tool boxes and watch when they picked them up. Usually for the new guys. Good times!

 

[OR VietVet]

Received the new fuel pump yesterday. Ordered on the 22nd and got 3 days later. Way faster than I expected.

 

[exp500]

You forgot the new rubbers for break in on your list!

 

[OR VietVet]

Got the large/multi line evap hose assembly today. All supposed to be here by Wednesday.

 

[Stonefort]

Received the new fuel pump yesterday. Ordered on the 22nd and got 3 days later. Way faster than I expected.

What brand did you go with? I'm replacing mine this weekend if I can possibly next. Check valve went out in it, have to prime to start. I picked up a Delphi for 195.