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I’m confused by it too. They state that the compressor will be damaged by charging the system the conventional way yet they use a standard Sanden compressor.
I should call them tomorrow and see if they can explain that.
Oh, the difference’s between this system and Vintage Air….
It is strange how two companies selling similar products have opposing views on some matters.
VA instructs to put their heater control valve in the lower fitting on the evaporator unit then eventually to the manifold, as if a 440 has a...
I don’t know if the “calibration” did anything. It works though. I already started and ran the heater a few days ago. Maybe the calibration was so close, my efforts just now had no effect?
The fan speed changes when you move the slide button, the flow of air moves to the vents, floor or top of...
My wrists don't bend far enough to hand thread in the fan clutch bolts. I need both hands .....with my index fingers pointing at each other to thread the bolts enough to stay, then use the extendo 1/2" wrench. I've used other methods too....
The paint stir stick extension was used to reattach...
I have a Wednesday appointment to get the system serviced. Until then, I have a couple of details. First is the "calibration" that was outlined through the link provided by Randy 1 Wild R/T.
In the late 80s with this car I was on my way to work:
....I tried to kick the tail out in a curve where the road was wet. I drifted too far to the right and hit a curb, bending the right rear wheel and axle housing. I couldn't be out of work long so I took the day off, borrowed a truck and...
I've seen people cover every inch of their interior with this stuff, I even did it myself.
THEN I've read that it isn't necessary to cover everything. The point of this stuff is to add density to absorb or deflect noise. The steel panels can vibrate and create a harmonic situation where what...
846 miles on a fresh rebuild.
Remember these pistons? Reproduction six pack slugs.
I hang it in the shop so my new engine can learn by example what can happen.
I have headers on two of my cars and my Power Wagon.
Headers increase power in everything but the closer you are to stock, the lower the gains are. A stock 383 or 440 may gain 20 HP with a good set. I don't know if you can feel that difference.
I ran it again today. Damn the heater works great...plenty of hot air coming through the vents.
When switched to A/C, it just blew shop temperature air. The compressor clutch turns all the time, I guess that is normal for this system?
With the engine running, I pulled this wire:
......and the...
Done.
The engine started right up with no additional ground strap to the ECM.
I figure it is maybe because the bolts/screws I used go through both the cover plate and the firewall itself.
I spent way too long changing the fan. These cars are a pisser with the shroud in the way. A 2 piece...
It surprises me that there are people that are so skilled at hands on trade work but just don't grasp the principles of automobile repair.
I worked with a variety of guys in the trades that were great in their field as well as being at least competent in other things...Plumbers that could...
Uhhh, I'm well aware of what the term means.
Yes, the rod broke just above the big end. The piston came up and slammed into the head. rotated a few degrees and stayed at about 1/4" below TDC, bending the valves in cyl #2. The big end stayed on the crank journal. It went from 3800 rpms to BAM...