quick video tip for those getting their factory ac working. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

F.A.A.benny · 05-28-2017, 10:30 PM

A quick video I made of one thing that should be done that often times is overlooked. https://youtu.be/CQdXlwr5lwg

72LB · 05-29-2017, 07:07 AM

Good video thanks for that.

Andy4639 · 05-29-2017, 08:24 AM

One of the best mods I ever did to my truck was close off the cowl vent. It keeps the trash out of it and your cab temp is on the average about 10* colder once the AC has been on for a while. It's in max all the time and no outside air is being blended in to it.

F.A.A.benny · 05-29-2017, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 72LB

Good video thanks for that.

No problem.

**Already Gone** · 05-30-2017, 01:19 AM

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**leddzepp** · 05-30-2017, 01:27 AM

Here is what mine looked like when pulled from the box the other day. Flushed and pressure checked now, ready to reinstall

F.A.A.benny · 05-31-2017, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Here is what mine looked like when pulled from the box the other day. Flushed and pressure checked now, ready to reinstall

How did you pressure test your evaporator?

**leddzepp** · 05-31-2017, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by F.A.A.benny

How did you pressure test your evaporator?

After blowing out all the flush residue I just plugged the small bleeder line and line that connects to the expansion valve and held it in a bucket of water while I pressurized it with my air hose and looked for bubbles. Probably not the "right way" to do it but it works for me. Next will be to hook everything back up and see if it holds vacuum.

I also scored 4 more cans of r-12 and a can of oil charge on CL today

F.A.A.benny · 06-02-2017, 10:41 PM

I'd say should work as the evap doesn't normally see very high pressures. I keep having to tell guys that r12 just isn't that hard to come by or that expensive as some think. Just have to keep an eye out on Craigslis, eBay, swap meets, or even at garage sales

jmader · 06-03-2017, 09:32 AM

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05-28-2017, 10:30 PM	#1
F.A.A.benny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Euless, Tx Posts: 431	quick video tip for those getting their factory ac working. A quick video I made of one thing that should be done that often times is overlooked. https://youtu.be/CQdXlwr5lwg

05-29-2017, 07:07 AM	#2
72LB Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Inman/Boiling Springs, SC Posts: 420	Re: quick video tip for those getting their factory ac working. Good video thanks for that.

05-29-2017, 08:24 AM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: quick video tip for those getting their factory ac working. One of the best mods I ever did to my truck was close off the cowl vent. It keeps the trash out of it and your cab temp is on the average about 10* colder once the AC has been on for a while. It's in max all the time and no outside air is being blended in to it. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-30-2017, 01:19 AM	#5
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05-30-2017, 01:27 AM	#6
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: quick video tip for those getting their factory ac working. Here is what mine looked like when pulled from the box the other day. Flushed and pressure checked now, ready to reinstall Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

06-02-2017, 10:41 PM	#9
F.A.A.benny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Euless, Tx Posts: 431	Re: quick video tip for those getting their factory ac working. I'd say should work as the evap doesn't normally see very high pressures. I keep having to tell guys that r12 just isn't that hard to come by or that expensive as some think. Just have to keep an eye out on Craigslis, eBay, swap meets, or even at garage sales

06-03-2017, 09:32 AM	#10
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