BigBrother-84 Posted April 10 Author Share Posted April 10 $50C is NOT $50 US. My truck came with a voltmeter so I never used him, but my Cougar buddy Joe Chiapetta in Florida has been using him for decades (I think that's how I found out about this critical part of a 3G conversion) I understand. In fact, my question is about the payment step of his site. The site has a tab for "shipping", where there are flat fees for different destinations: But in the "place order" window, there is no place to specify what shipping fees will apply: I left him a phone message. Too bad that we cannot communicate by email... Anyway, I am placing my order as is, I suppose that he will add the shipping fees on his side. http://www.garysgaragemahal.com/uploads/6/5/8/7/65879365/crossed-fingers-20-pixel_orig.png EDIT: I have my answer: Shipping fees are added on the PayPal page, one click further, after clicking the "Pay now" button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viven44 Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 Hi gentlemen! Did somebody recently have business with Rocketman's Classic Cougar Innovations (Bob’s RCCI)? I recently tried two times to email him and didn’t receive answer. Last time I had emailing exchange with him was a year ago, and he was complaining about his email system. I am just wondering about the cost for ammeter conversion: The shipping fees for QC-Canada are normally much higher than inside US, and I don’t find this kind of information on his site. I just want to be sure he is comfortable with his 50$ flat fee. If not, I am willing to pay the real shipping fees, but cannot do it while ordering on the web site. That’s nice of you to worry about his profit margin If only everyone was a good customer like that, imagine how nice would it be to be a business operator/owner. I would be delighted to reply asap to a query like that. Maybe he is just busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBrother-84 Posted April 11 Author Share Posted April 11 That’s nice of you to worry about his profit margin Well, I am wondering about his profitability, and about what could be added to my credit card without my consent. I think Dennis Carpenter (not sure, could be another seller) has a shipping fees calculation where the actual amount is added after the order is shipped and invoiced. I’m always a bit nervous when ordering that way… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted April 11 Share Posted April 11 That’s nice of you to worry about his profit margin Well, I am wondering about his profitability, and about what could be added to my credit card without my consent. I think Dennis Carpenter (not sure, could be another seller) has a shipping fees calculation where the actual amount is added after the order is shipped and invoiced. I’m always a bit nervous when ordering that way… That's NEVER a good situation, Jeff! 🙏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viven44 Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 That’s nice of you to worry about his profit margin Well, I am wondering about his profitability, and about what could be added to my credit card without my consent. I think Dennis Carpenter (not sure, could be another seller) has a shipping fees calculation where the actual amount is added after the order is shipped and invoiced. I’m always a bit nervous when ordering that way… OK that is a valid concern. Never knew of such a thing... but if they did add fees without consent hopefully it is reasonable and fair. I like to assume most people think of others money as their own and behave reasonably Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBrother-84 Posted April 16 Author Share Posted April 16 OK that is a valid concern. Never knew of such a thing... but if they did add fees without consent hopefully it is reasonable and fair. I like to assume most people think of others money as their own and behave reasonably Not going this way, but I am wondering what’s the goal of this external module, since 3G are internally regulated? Not clear for me… This kit is made specifically for the installation of a Ford 3G alternator on any vehicle where the stock alternator was EXTERNALLY regulated. We incorporate a new replacement external regulator box (as shown) to capture the proper circuit and retain the stock wiring harness along with our own 3-wire (3G Series) regulator plug. This kit allows the customer to retain the OEM warning lights and shunt type ammeter ** Installation requires the customer replace the stock external regulator with the box provided, install the alternator and our 3-wire plug, then make one crimp connection from the original Field wire at the alternator. ** direct reading ammeter should not be used or should be bridged due to the significant increase in measured amperage with upgrade alternators Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 Not going this way, but I am wondering what’s the goal of this external module, since 3G are internally regulated? Not clear for me… This kit is made specifically for the installation of a Ford 3G alternator on any vehicle where the stock alternator was EXTERNALLY regulated. We incorporate a new replacement external regulator box (as shown) to capture the proper circuit and retain the stock wiring harness along with our own 3-wire (3G Series) regulator plug. This kit allows the customer to retain the OEM warning lights and shunt type ammeter ** Installation requires the customer replace the stock external regulator with the box provided, install the alternator and our 3-wire plug, then make one crimp connection from the original Field wire at the alternator. ** direct reading ammeter should not be used or should be bridged due to the significant increase in measured amperage with upgrade alternators It's essentially a 36 swap interface with a 1G vehicle that leaves all the stock clutter looking unchanged. "Plug 'n play" I'm sure I've mentioned the PA Performance 'bogus' regulator multiple times (probably even in this very thread) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 It's essentially a 36 swap interface with a 1G vehicle that leaves all the stock clutter looking unchanged. "Plug 'n play" I'm sure I've mentioned the PA Performance 'bogus' regulator multiple times (probably even in this very thread) It is interesting that they imply that a shunt type ammeter will be fine but that a direct reading one won't. I have the shunt that was left over from creating the harness for Big Bro and have been trying to figure out how to test it in a controlled environment. But all I've come up with for a load is a bunch of headlights. Our H6054's are rated at 100W for both bulbs so at 12V they only pull 8.3 amps. I guess I could parallel a bunch of them, but it would take 10 of them to get into what I assume is the danger range of 80 amps. Anyone with a better idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 It is interesting that they imply that a shunt type ammeter will be fine but that a direct reading one won't. I have the shunt that was left over from creating the harness for Big Bro and have been trying to figure out how to test it in a controlled environment. But all I've come up with for a load is a bunch of headlights. Our H6054's are rated at 100W for both bulbs so at 12V they only pull 8.3 amps. I guess I could parallel a bunch of them, but it would take 10 of them to get into what I assume is the danger range of 80 amps. Anyone with a better idea? I have (back in Wilton) a carbon pile type battery tester. 💡 You can get plenty of amps into that thing, and the dial is infinitely adjustable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted April 16 Share Posted April 16 I have (back in Wilton) a carbon pile type battery tester. 💡 You can get plenty of amps into that thing, and the dial is infinitely adjustable Now that you mention it, I do have a carbon pile tester - but it doesn't work. Was given to me a couple of years ago when things were hectic and I've not checked it out to see why it doesn't work. Aren't they pretty simple? Like carbon discs that get pushed together with the pressure from the knob to change the overall resistance? If so, what could go wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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