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R12 Replacement
R-12 NOS is still available though Craigslist. Demand has gone down as well as the price. Nothing will work better in a R-12 system than R-12. Make sure that its not Freeze12 or other replacement refrigerants from the time. -
Needing some help
Many different aftermarket A/C systems in that era, all out of Texas. You would be much better off starting fresh with a company like Vintage Air -
putting in air conditioner
PAG is a a corrosive and will take out your evaporator. Only use an Ester oil in a retro-fit system. -
AC Troubleshooting 1976 GMC C15
Low pressure is on the high side of normal range. 50psi should mean your outlet temperature should be about 50 degrees. Anywhere between 40 and 50 degrees is within normal range. In my opinion if you could get more air going across the condenser the performance would improve. -
1949 Chevy 3800 AD Dually
My buddy had one, used it as a water truck for the growers in Humbolt County- Finkaire
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- Forum: Other Vehicles
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Radiator condenser combo.
After a couple of fitment issues with aftermarket radiators I had my original OE high efficiency radiator re-cored. Not inexpensive but looking back, I have no regrets- Finkaire
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Cig lighter phone holder issue
Never seen one, great idea! Let us know if you find one suitable for our trucks -
PLEASE HELP!!!
Doesn’t sound like the switch is the culprit, go back to the original switch. Any other lights on the dash, are the headlights bright. Could be the starter, could be a neutral safety switch, Im sure there is a diagnostic list. AAA to a reputable mechanic close by?- Finkaire
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- Forum: Introduction
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Muffler
Flowmasters with resonators “glasspacks” is a combination i like. Resonators take the raspiness out of the flowmasters- Finkaire
- Post #5
- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Show your sick toy !!!
2014 Honda CB1100, last of the air cooled!- Finkaire
- Post #73
- Forum: Other Vehicles
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Passing CA Smog help - High HCs
I had my original electric carburetor rebuilt, i was told that was the only option.- Finkaire
- Post #60
- Forum: Carb Fuel Systems
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Passing CA Smog help - High HCs
Couldn’t find the report, sorry- Finkaire
- Post #48
- Forum: Carb Fuel Systems
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Passing CA Smog help - High HCs
I had a clogged EGR valve/passage- Finkaire
- Post #10
- Forum: Carb Fuel Systems
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Air Cleaners C20 vs C30
California C-10, hope it may help?- Finkaire
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- Forum: Engine & Performance
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Looking to fill this hole in the dashboard ===DONE!!
Knock on wood, think I’ll shut up. Haven’t done a heater core yet on the PU, at least its not some German POS haha! As for the radio, you were expecting? Sorry, they just sound terrible. Put a Retrosound on your Christmas list, you wont regret it, guanteed!- Finkaire
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- Forum: Stereo & Entertainment Systems
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Factory A/C Conversion for '86
Using the LS compressor and brackets only makes sence. If you are going to use the OE accumulator/evaporator system you will need to use the OE condenser for the orifice tube. Anytime that you use OE parts from that era and plan on using 134a refrigerant you must use an ester oil, Pag oil is a... -
Looking for hood stripes
The dealer used to sell kits to body shops to replace OE stripes. Otherwise there are many different options as far as vinyl. Hand stripping is the best IMHO, a good body shop would typically know of a good one- Finkaire
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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AC Compressor Change - Accumulator/Orifice Tube Criticality
Either way, assuming you are going to charge system with 134a, drain the compressor and refill with an Ester oil to prevent corrosion of the evaporator. You can rotate a compressor on the bench but you cannot check for leaks, everything on the system is rated at 500psi -
What Classic Insurance to get?
Do some research, Grundy only covered going to an event or a Sunday ride. Not covered doing errands including going to the drive-thru. Terrible ratings, not sure about Hagerty- Finkaire
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- Forum: Tech Discussion
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What have you done to your square lately??
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87 Stock TBI 350 air cleaner lid flip upside down? Does it help? does it hurt? good or bad idea?
Dually Noted thanks, back to the drawing board!- Finkaire
- Post #64
- Forum: TBI & EFI Conversions
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87 Stock TBI 350 air cleaner lid flip upside down? Does it help? does it hurt? good or bad idea?
Friend put a K&N filter on his car and complained his gas mileage went down. More Air More Gas- Finkaire
- Post #62
- Forum: TBI & EFI Conversions
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I finally gave up.
I had my El Camino dash recovered before they made re-pops. It has seams but its hand fit, padded and looks better than the original. On the Stepside I just covered it with a dash mat and called it good!
