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alf1096 · 12-04-2005, 01:39 PM

On my way to work the other day I started to smell anti freeze so I looked under the hood to find that my heater core was leaking. I have a couple of questions. First my truck engine has the alt mounted on the pass side I think the engine is a later model 350(80's but not sure.). I want to put a vintage air kit on. Will I have to move the alt? And is there a faq on how to change out the heater core?

**Palf70Step** · 12-04-2005, 01:55 PM

I would call vintage air to be absolutely sure, but I don't think it matters where your AC compressor mounts on the engine. The engine in my 69 is the same, and eventually I plan on doing the Vintage or Old Air A/C thing also. You might consider getting a serpetine belt system off a newer style V8. It'll clean things up real nice and make belt changes much easier.

There used to be one in the FAQ about changing the heater core. It is not fun though. Mine was a bit easier because I had the whole front ent off already.

alf1096 · 12-04-2005, 01:58 PM

I didnt find one on the faq maybe I missed it does anyone have a link or know where I can find literature on how to do this.

**Palf70Step** · 12-04-2005, 02:11 PM

Try this one.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=69812

It was old link in FAQ. It's still al ittle touchy with the board search, but it you find Krue's index pages it goes pretty easy.
Start your FAQ from this page...then look at the sticky thread at top for the links and index ones
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...splay.php?f=28
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**john** · 12-04-2005, 03:39 PM

Alf you can get the aftermarket kits for long or short pumps driver or pass side applications. John

12-04-2005, 01:39 PM	#1
alf1096 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 124	heater core On my way to work the other day I started to smell anti freeze so I looked under the hood to find that my heater core was leaking. I have a couple of questions. First my truck engine has the alt mounted on the pass side I think the engine is a later model 350(80's but not sure.). I want to put a vintage air kit on. Will I have to move the alt? And is there a faq on how to change out the heater core? __________________ 1970 Short Stepside----Process of Restoring 1983 1/2 Silverado

12-04-2005, 01:55 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: heater core I would call vintage air to be absolutely sure, but I don't think it matters where your AC compressor mounts on the engine. The engine in my 69 is the same, and eventually I plan on doing the Vintage or Old Air A/C thing also. You might consider getting a serpetine belt system off a newer style V8. It'll clean things up real nice and make belt changes much easier. There used to be one in the FAQ about changing the heater core. It is not fun though. Mine was a bit easier because I had the whole front ent off already. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 12-04-2005 at 01:56 PM.

12-04-2005, 01:58 PM	#3
alf1096 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 124	Re: heater core I didnt find one on the faq maybe I missed it does anyone have a link or know where I can find literature on how to do this. __________________ 1970 Short Stepside----Process of Restoring 1983 1/2 Silverado Last edited by alf1096; 12-04-2005 at 02:05 PM.

12-04-2005, 02:11 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	Re: heater core Try this one. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=69812 It was old link in FAQ. It's still al ittle touchy with the board search, but it you find Krue's index pages it goes pretty easy. Start your FAQ from this page...then look at the sticky thread at top for the links and index ones http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/f...splay.php?f=28 . __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 12-04-2005 at 02:12 PM.

12-04-2005, 03:39 PM	#5
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: heater core Alf you can get the aftermarket kits for long or short pumps driver or pass side applications. John __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/



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