Parts for 80' Silverado Engine

[rchadhaney]

I'm fairly new to this site (as a poster, not a reader) I am finally getting around to ordering parts for my truck to get it back on the road again.

Specs:

350 bored 0.30 over
mild cam
Edelbrock performer intake and carb


Questions:

1. What fuel pump do I go with?
http://www.summitracing.com/search/D.../?Ns=Price|Asc

2. Truck has been sitting a while, what all is recommended to getting the brakes where they are safe?

3. The a/c isn't working and I will want that. I know my compressor has a leak in it. The condenser is good but the drier won't be. Where should I go to get a good condenser for cheap, go with a reman? What else should I buy for it other than the compressor and dryer?

4. Truck is a Silverado with almost all the options however it doesn't have intermitten wipers, what does it take to add factory intermitten wipers? is this just a switch or is there more to it?

Thanks guys for all of your help.

[rayfinseats]

1. Go electric fuel pump. Todays gas sucks.

[bmchevy1979]

Here you go take your pick
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[85gmcguy]

RockAuto.com has pretty good prices on A/C parts. Get a dryer, compressor, and a metering orfice at a minimum. Adapter ports if it hasn't been converted to 134 yet. I pulled my evaporator and it was pretty dirty. I washed and hosed it off good. (see my Defroster Debacle thread). I haven't finished charging mine yet, hopefully this week. Good Luck!

[rchadhaney]

I've never bought anything from RockAuto before, prices seem decent. I found a four seasons reman ac compressor on Ebay for 85.xx is that a good price? comes with a 6 month warranty.

what is the metering orfice, where is that located at?

Thanks for the info.

[rchadhaney]

Can anyone suggest an electric fuel pump and tell me why I should go with the eletric or the mechanical pump? How good are the Mr. Gasket fuel pumps?

[85gmcguy]

Originally Posted by rchadhaney

I've never bought anything from RockAuto before, prices seem decent. I found a four seasons reman ac compressor on Ebay for 85.xx is that a good price? comes with a 6 month warranty.

what is the metering orfice, where is that located at?

Thanks for the info.

RockAuto is great, I've bought tons of stuff from them and if you do a quick search you could find a discount code for 5% off. I have my stuffed shipped to work 'cause it's cheaper. Unless it's a "name brand" company I tend to shy away from ebay for new parts. I'll see if I can post a picture of the orfice and location later this evening. It's not rocket science, just kind of a PITA.

[85gmcguy]

OK, first picture shows location, it is the bottom (high pressure) line into the evaporator. Second picture shows correct orientation of the tube. third picture has part number (AC-Delco). They can be a pain to get out, sometimes needle-nose pliers will grip them, but I usually use hemostats.Hope that helps.

[rchadhaney]

Oh, wow thanks I didn't even know that part existed. I appreciate your help on this. any input on fuel pumps?

[85gmcguy]

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CRT-P4070/

If you want an electric, these are good. I use one with no problem. If you want a good mechanical, try a Carter from RockAuto. You shouldn't need anything "trick" (hi pressure/hi volume) just a good dependable piece. Just my .02.

[rchadhaney]

Well I just got done spending 150.xx at rockauto.com Their prices are pretty good compared to Autozone. I ordered all of the a/c stuff except the compressor from their and a new power steering pump (mine is a hydroboost and the outer casing is bad). Thanks for the tips.