Fan Clutch Solenoid Aftermarket Replacement

[CallMeColt]

Midwest is awfully proud of a lot of their parts. Anyway…

The valve in question, Nitra Valve AVP-31C1-24D 24VDC NSMP, is available of EBay but the cheapest I seen it now is $55/shipped, new open box. There’s some listings for New for about $43, but about $13 to ship. I found a new 1-off from a seller that was $40/shipped.

I would have bought this no matter what, but I believe mine is not functioning properly. I can hear it click/pwr on, but pwr off I hear another click but no purge.

This seller has a good price, but out of stock. The resupply date doesn’t seem too bad, but it’s pushed back a couple days since I checked it earlier this week.

https://www.automationdirect.com/adc/shopping/catalog/valves/directional_control_solenoid_valves/solenoid_valves/avp-31c1-24d

Midwest copied the kit I made after Ronmar & I were buying different solenoids & trying them. After I made the video on my YouTube & shared all the parts, they copied it & offered it at the big price. I put together a similar kit with instructions & stuff for nowhere near the cost so if people didn't want to order stuff they didn't need from Automation Direct, they could just spend a few extra bucks with me.

 

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Midwest copied the kit I made after Ronmar & I were buying different solenoids & trying them. After I made the video on my YouTube & shared all the parts, they copied it & offered it at the big price. I put together a similar kit with instructions & stuff for nowhere near the cost so if people didn't want to order stuff they didn't need from Automation Direct, they could just spend a few extra bucks with me.

Right now their ”kit” is on eBay for $417.89. Seriously. It does come with the plug though.

 

[GeneralDisorder]

Right now their ”kit” is on eBay for $417.89. Seriously. It does come with the plug though.

At this point they are just scalpers taking advantage of n00b's to the military truck hobby. No one that has done even a little homework would give them a dime. Even if they had a "good deal" on something I wouldn't give them the pleasure of a sale. We don't need businesses like this in the hobby.