[Diy_efi] Howdy with questions

[Shannen Durphey]

Steve Hutson wrote:
> 
> I sent the below before I had actually confirmed my subscription. I guess
> the moderator is holding that post until it becomes an antique :0) I hope I
> do better this time around.

I've included the replies which your first post generated.

> I have been reading the vast information in both the web links and the
> archives for the past year.

I want to place this part of your message where it may be seen again, as
inspiration.  I think more people should spend time looking through the archives.  

And now the replies.
Shannen

>        From: 
>              Brian Dessent <brian at dessent.net>
> 
> > I noticed when I subscribed that it said to disable the winfile.dat... I
> > cannot find any information on this. Could someone email me what I need to
> > do.
> 
> This isn't really relevant anymore.  Really old brain dead versions of
> some mail software (*cough* Outlook *cough*) used to, by default, send a
> stupid binary attachment named WINFILE.DAT to every message.  It was
> some really misguided way of letting people send pretty-text formatted
> emails.  The modern day equivalent is sending HTML mails, which is
> frowned upon by most people, but seeing as how your post was plain text,
> this is not an issue.
> 
> As for subscribing, the new format is the mailman software:
> 
> http://www.diy-efi.org/mailman/listinfo
> 
> Brian


>       From: 
>             "Programmer" <nwester at eidnet.org>
> Steve,
> 
> I can get anything out of the Delphi catalogue from my GM dealer. There's
> probably other sources, but for the sake of time--it's been the easiest for
> me.
> 
> Lyndon


>      From: 
>           "Shirley, Mark R" <MarkRShirley at eaton.com>
> 
> 
> The only supply house I am aware of that handles small quantities of 
> Packard connectors is waytek wire.  www.waytekwire.com is the link I 
> think.  Packard will sell to anybody, but in one bag minimums.  That 
> means 50+ connectors, 1000+ terminals at a time.  If you are trying 
> to buy 5 ECM connectors and 50 terminals, it's no wonder you've been 
> snubbed.  If you buy from Packard you had better have your part numbers,
> because they probably aren't going to have a sales engineer talk to you
> for a small order like that.
> 


Steve Hutson wrote:
> 
> Hello All,
> 
> I have been reading the vast information in both the web links and the
> archives for the past year. I have to say that there are a LOT of
> overachievers on this list :o). Thanks!
> 
> I noticed when I subscribed that it said to disable the winfile.dat... I
> cannot find any information on this. Could someone email me what I need to
> do. I'm using win98 OSR2.
> 
> I have been building harnesses and tuning aftermarket ECUs for a few years.
> All of my connectors (except weather pak) have been pig tails spliced in the
> middle of the harness. I recently got interested in programming GM factory
> PCMs and adapting factory harnesses.
> 
> -----------------------------------
> 
> FINALLY THE QUESTION(S):
> 
> Where can a person buy the pins and connectors for GM sensors ((LS-1,
> LT-1(OBDI and II))) I would like to find the TPS connector (and others). I
> have a Delphi
> catalog, but this connector is not shown. I have also been snubbed at every
> turn while trying to purchase many (MOST) of the other connectors. Am I
> missing something??? or is this domain only for the Qty. 1000+ purchasers?
> If anyone knows a good (any) vendor that will talk to a "small time"
> hobbyist, please let me know.
> 
> Maybe I'm out there, but has any hobbyist been successful with flash
> programming 94 to present ECUs (OBD1 & 2)? I know about OBD1 and 2 edit...
> and
> tunercat. I mean any privates for public domain. I would be interested in
> collaborating on an effort, IF my knowledge background will support it.
> 
> How do I subscribe to GM-ECM list? The 'majordomo' email could not be
> delivered and the web page does not offer it.
> 
> Steve
> www.websurf.net/~acomp      Pages in BAD need of repair! Like most
> everything I own.
> 
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