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I followed this post - it was suburban specific. I also added a small pusher fan that helps a little, but the stock clutch fan really...
Yesterday at 11:25 AM
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Thanks. Tunnel traffic is great, isn’t it. Lol…… I need to figure out if I need a different orifice tube to keep the rear ac happy...
Yesterday at 8:38 AM
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If someone hasn't suggested it yet, check out Old Air. They have kits to replace OE compressors with a Sanden, but they also have...
Monday at 8:06 PM
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My squarebody is 1987 454/TH400 R20 3/4 ton 2wd 3:42 suburban. My gmt400 is a 1993 350/4L80E k2500 3/4 ton 4wd 4:10’s suburban. Was a...
Sunday at 8:41 AM
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Are there other things I can use from a gmt400? I have my 1993 K2500 350 tbi/4L80E that was totaled, but the drivetrain and interior...
Saturday at 6:43 PM
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The thermal switch is on the passenger side of the engine (single wire) - if the wire came off and is touching metal somewhere, it will...
Friday at 8:40 PM
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Flush it out WITHOUT the Orfice Tube.
Friday at 8:40 PM
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I lived in Nor Cal for a couple years after I installed the A/C (95* occasionally) and now in Mid TN with heat and humidity. A/C temps...
Friday at 8:40 PM
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@beady when I added my fan I found out the ‘85 OEM style sensor was discontinued. I used one for a GMT -400. Look around page 13-15 of...
Friday at 8:40 PM
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My 454 truck has the same fan. It runs all the time as soon as the key is turned to ON. From this thread I’m guessing something isn’t...
Friday at 3:18 PM
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There's enough gunk, I'd probably recommend swapping the Condenser if you aren't in a particular financial bind. If you open the system...
Thursday at 6:45 PM
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I had an aftermarket in dash A/C installed years ago on my '80 crew cab. Vents were in the OEM dash locations and used the factory...
Thursday at 6:45 PM
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I already replaced it, those were pics when I took the one that was in there out. I’ll look into the alcohol for flushing, thanks.
Thursday at 10:18 AM
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Thanks. Yeah, I’m torn btwn spending $ to try to flush stuff vs. just replacing with parts that’ll have better heat transfer, etc. I...
Sep 11, 2024
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Another vote for stock. It looks like you already have some replaced components (i.e. hoses look newer, as does the filter/drier...
Sep 11, 2024
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