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  1. CorvairGeek

    Charging a new A/C system

    R134a is not miscible with mineral oil, so that was a recipe for disaster. The aftermarket always recommended POE oils for conversions, but interestingly, no OEM would guarantee compressors when POE was used. The term 'black death' was more often used with the Ford FS10 compressor. The Teflon...
  2. CorvairGeek

    Charging a new A/C system

    As I have always understood the GM shop manuals, the quotes for amounts on replacements are only for repairs, not in addition to the new / clean system capacity. The system capacity would be the 10 oz in the OP's example. GM has been very consistent with the recommendations for component...
  3. CorvairGeek

    Charging a new A/C system

    Forgive me if I overlooked it, but the A6 has a sump and should have the entire oil charge in the sump. You can inject it in through the drain plug. The GM V5 compressor is the same way.
  4. CorvairGeek

    AC system help

    We don't know if the OP has an R4 or an A6. I'm guessing an A6 with a V8 Camper Special (unlike my 292 L6). An A6 can run beautifully and quietly as a good conversion. An R4 is on borrowed time when new.
  5. CorvairGeek

    UpBadging ?

    Having a Scottsdale is far more unusual. I snagged nice emblems for mine (when I finally found them) since they are NLA.
  6. CorvairGeek

    '89 Celebrity Wagon

    I still have the special paperwork. Having grown up in Ohio, the rust free stuff I find scrapped here in the desert still makes me sick.
  7. CorvairGeek

    '89 Celebrity Wagon

    Ran across the only turbo GP I have ever seen March of '16. Complete except for the original stereo. Had come straight from a used car lot to the yard. Went to the crusher still intact, AFAIK. I took lots of pics and let the registry know the VIN.
  8. CorvairGeek

    '89 Celebrity Wagon

    Just like a Squarebody, the value and simplicity fill a need, x2 for me, Buick Century variety. Blue one is a '92 with a 3300 Buick V6 and 236K miles. White one is a '96 (air bag and anti-lock brakes) with a 3100 V6 and 190K miles, bought new. Last year of this old body. Both will exceed...
  9. CorvairGeek

    1979 350 egr issue

    Yes, but operation of the valve before the engine is fully warmed up may cause stumbling or hesitation.
  10. CorvairGeek

    CCC Computer Command Control explained.

    They have been amazingly durable, with a great commonality of components across makes, models and years (though I understand the 1980 Cali system is an odd duck). User accessible diagnostics with a paper clip. Compare that to some of the absolute crap from other manufactures of the era. So sad...
  11. CorvairGeek

    Extra Bulkhead ?

    Single switch out on the end of the turn signal stalk that pushed in to set the cruise on a factory system of the era. The word 'Cruise' typically wore off. Aftermarket typically had a little slide switch too out on the end of the turn signal stalk.
  12. CorvairGeek

    Extra Bulkhead ?

    The complexity of the module and number of wires suggest cruise control to me. Can't say I've looked at one of the vintage. Although, I could see that looking like a glow plug controller too. The switch above the accelerator pedal is the downshift switch for a Turbo 400.
  13. CorvairGeek

    Thoughts on Buying a Cheap 2nd Gen Camaro?

    You may be right. Jesse's pic looks like it has a the stainless band around the perimeter for the aftermarket cut (like aftermarket sunroofs too), but I won't swear to it. I guess the bigger question is whether there were OEM reinforcements on factory T-Tops. I assume (you know what happens when...
  14. CorvairGeek

    Thoughts on Buying a Cheap 2nd Gen Camaro?

    Those aftermarket t-tops will definitely add to the body flex, for which those are already known.
  15. CorvairGeek

    Cheap Caprice(s)

    I had recalled that about the flow rates too, but I couldn't recall where I had heard that, or if it was accurate.
  16. CorvairGeek

    Cheap Caprice(s)

    The big cars did not get the aluminum heads like the F bodies and Corvette. One of the reasons they were rated at 260 HP.
  17. CorvairGeek

    What the heck is this??

    Electronic Spark Control computer.
  18. CorvairGeek

    Someone get on this

    The 'goldenrod' colored one even has add on A/C!
  19. CorvairGeek

    Steering Column swap

    The lower steering shaft has to stay with the column. The coupler where the column and shaft join is different between those years.
  20. CorvairGeek

    1980 El Camino

    In case anyone wonders the reason a normally aspirated Buick 3.8L / 231ci V6 was in a Chevrolet, is because it was the base engine with California emissions. The Chevy 3.8L / 229ci was the base 49 state engine from 1980-1984 in B and G bodies.
  21. CorvairGeek

    My 3rd Car, a FREE 1990 Olds Cutlass Supreme

    Besides what Bucket said, the tensioner leaned away from the engine when ours was failing on the '96 3100. The CS130 alternator will always be in some stage of bearing failure / squeak too. The electric fan motors are throw away, junk. I've learned when they have any sort of click or noise, when...
  22. CorvairGeek

    My 3rd Car, a FREE 1990 Olds Cutlass Supreme

    Awesome! Sounds good too.
  23. CorvairGeek

    1979 250 I6 Running Rough

    Deceleration valves were typically seen more on manual transmission vehicles (on GM 4 & 6cyl engines). The high vacuum situation on deceleration (which causes a lot of fuel to be pulled through the carburetor) caused a rich condition (high CO and HC). This was especially bad with manual...
  24. CorvairGeek

    My 3rd Car, a FREE 1990 Olds Cutlass Supreme

    Good advice
  25. CorvairGeek

    My 3rd Car, a FREE 1990 Olds Cutlass Supreme

    Those first generation Multitech injectors are done at 200K. They were rather trouble prone with fuel damaging the windings, which cause the resistance to go DOWN. Good ones measure right around 12.9 ohms, IIRC. Ones that are lower are dying. They tend to get worse with heat and can...

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