A/C INFO Problems about solved - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mvpco · 08-27-2005, 07:12 PM

Hi All!

Well I think I am about done troulbleshooting the A/C I added on the 1972 Chevy Stepside.

I could not get below 62 degrees at night and 70 degrees during the day.

What I found out was 2 things that are very important(to a novice like me).

1. the right side kick panel vent needs to be open(recirculate inside air)
2. Adhjust the DAMN cable properly on the HOT Cold(mine was alittle off, and allowing the hot & cold to mix)....DOH!!!

Now I checked temp and it is 42-45 degrees...sweeeeet!!!

I went ahead and bought a new Expansion and POA valve so I will get that replaced soon just for giggles. I read the setup about that at:
http://www.autoacforum.com/messagevi...&threadid=7567

THANKS TO THIS LIST!!!!!

Jeff Smith
Pensacola, FL (waiting on the next Damn Hurricane!)
http://www.mvpc.com/1972chevy.htm

Terry Peerson · 08-29-2005, 10:02 AM

One thing that I did was to add a manual Ball-Valve in the heater hose to positively shut-off the hot water flow through the heater core. My air temps (at the vents) dropped to @34°F. I do open the valve at-least monthly to make sure the water doesn't sit too long in the heater core.

Good Luck!

TP

BobbyK · 08-29-2005, 03:08 PM

"ball-valve"...neat idea!

tphsmith · 08-29-2005, 04:58 PM

umm maybe this should be put in frequently asked questions

mvpco · 09-05-2005, 01:31 PM

I did the ball valve idea and it works great!!! I bought mine at Lowe's, Home Depot probably has them too.

Jeff Smith
Pensacola

**RPOZ11** · 09-05-2005, 01:46 PM

Yes! A meachanic once showed this idea to me! Works well, look for the Brass units if you can find one. Might be another good way to flush out the sytem by having a location to access with as well.
I belive on the right side vent on the factory system in that year that there is a vacuum controlled set up on that vent????

08-27-2005, 07:12 PM	#1
mvpco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 400	A/C INFO Problems about solved Hi All! Well I think I am about done troulbleshooting the A/C I added on the 1972 Chevy Stepside. I could not get below 62 degrees at night and 70 degrees during the day. What I found out was 2 things that are very important(to a novice like me). 1. the right side kick panel vent needs to be open(recirculate inside air) 2. Adhjust the DAMN cable properly on the HOT Cold(mine was alittle off, and allowing the hot & cold to mix)....DOH!!! Now I checked temp and it is 42-45 degrees...sweeeeet!!! I went ahead and bought a new Expansion and POA valve so I will get that replaced soon just for giggles. I read the setup about that at: http://www.autoacforum.com/messagevi...&threadid=7567 THANKS TO THIS LIST!!!!! Jeff Smith Pensacola, FL (waiting on the next Damn Hurricane!) http://www.mvpc.com/1972chevy.htm

08-29-2005, 03:08 PM	#3
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	"ball-valve"...neat idea! __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

08-29-2005, 04:58 PM	#4
tphsmith still buypickupparts Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: charlotte Posts: 637	umm maybe this should be put in frequently asked questions __________________ Its Gonna be a Great Day, I woke up this Morning. 72 SWB Fleetside freshly painted. putting a 94 LT1 with 700R4 tranny lowered 4 in the front 6 in the back 81 chevy half ton 350 89 Silverado 4x4 going ta church truck

09-05-2005, 01:31 PM	#5
mvpco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 400	Ball Valve I did the ball valve idea and it works great!!! I bought mine at Lowe's, Home Depot probably has them too. Jeff Smith Pensacola

09-05-2005, 01:46 PM	#6
RPOZ11 72 BB C30 Super LongHorn Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chavez Ravine Posts: 1,606	Yes! A meachanic once showed this idea to me! Works well, look for the Brass units if you can find one. Might be another good way to flush out the sytem by having a location to access with as well. I belive on the right side vent on the factory system in that year that there is a vacuum controlled set up on that vent???? Attached Images __________________ 72 BB C/30 Longhorn Super HO72 No-Spin, #'s matching, Tilt, Tach, AC, AM/FM HO72 build : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714492 2017 SS

08-29-2005, 10:02 AM	#2
Terry Peerson Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bonner Springs, KS Posts: 307	One thing that I did was to add a manual Ball-Valve in the heater hose to positively shut-off the hot water flow through the heater core. My air temps (at the vents) dropped to @34°F. I do open the valve at-least monthly to make sure the water doesn't sit too long in the heater core. Good Luck! TP

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