Glock's new project: "Fred" w/ 5.3L LS swap info

[glock35ipsc]

Originally Posted by fpjr0

Bob I installed the a/c hoses coming out of the evaporator ,but the bottom hose going to the condensor, fitting is tightened, the hose-fitting combination seems to "move around" at the evaporator end,,,

The "hose" you have running from the evap core to the condenser, you are using the OE aluminum hard line, correct? The fitting on the evaporator is solid, the swivel fitting is on the hard line. So if nothing is obviously broken or cracked, I would say it sounds like maybe the o-ring diameter is too small, or the o-ring is missing all together.

If that is not the problem, have him, or whoever is going to charge the system, pull a vacuum on the system and see if they can detect a suction sound and pinpoint the leak.

I think maybe just maybe, it broke some how when the swap was done, the guy that did my a/c lines said, I could take off the evaporator and he could weld another end to it, or I could just buy another evaporator for around the 150.00 mark.... what do you guys think? should I tried to get it fix, or should I just spend the cash be on the safeside and buy the new one? thanks for the input......

A new evap core from Rockauto.com is under $100. Advance Auto has them for about $85.

[fpjr0]

Originally Posted by glock35ipsc

The "hose" you have running from the evap core to the condenser, you are using the OE aluminum hard line, correct? The fitting on the evaporator is solid, the swivel fitting is on the hard line. So if nothing is obviously broken or cracked, .

I am not using the oem line cuz I had a new one made just because....

so I after installing the "new" line,, its thight in the condensor side, but when tight on the evaporator side,, you can take the hose and turn it and the whole fitting swivels with the new hose... I thought that was kind of weird, so when the fitting is thight, is it supposed to swivel? if it is I am good, I thought that once the line was tightned it would stop the swiveling,

thanks for all the help....
go SPURS go !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[glock35ipsc]

Originally Posted by fpjr0

I am not using the oem line cuz I had a new one made just because....

Is it rubber or aluminum tube? Personally, I wouldn't run rubber hose on that one.

I thought that was kind of weird, so when the fitting is thight, is it supposed to swivel? if it is I am good, I thought that once the line was tightned it would stop the swiveling,

No, it should not swivel at all when it's tight. That's what made me think that the o-ring is too small or missing. I meant the fittings that swivel should be on the line, not on the evap.

[Driveway Dreams]

Hey Bob...been a while since I got on and actually read. Glad to hear the a/c is working out well. And the temp sensor too! The snow picture made me chuckle a bit. I had to drive my truck to work that day cause the Civic is "taking a break". Good thing it didn't really stick here in town. Just got pretty slushy, which sucked I might add. 2wd trucks+really low+sloppy slush=not easy to drive.

Hopefully we can get together sometime soon. I got an "itch" to do some work with ya.

[fpjr0]

thanks Bob,, I guess I will order a new one,, and keep on BBQing myself with this 90 degrees, weather...

[glock35ipsc]

BBQing in cheap.... free actually. Loosing 36oz of refrigerant and oil and blowing a hose isn't cheap.

ACDelco part number 15-33071. Here is one for $34.37:

http://ac-direct1.amazonwebstore.com...B000C9C6CO.htm

[fpjr0]

Bob what about the orifice tube? where is your located at?

I bought the new evap, installed, only to find out that the fitting was "different" and it wouldnt fit into the inline orifice tube fitting.. so thinking that I didnt get the right one, I took it off and returned... but now that I think about it, doesnt the orfice tube "lock" into the evaporator line in the oem style.... thinking about now,, i think my truck had a "repair" kit with a compression fitting on the evap. and a inline orifice tube... d*mn,, I have to go back and get the evap. again and install it again.

on a good note.. the tire shop called .. the chrome 338 are here...

[glock35ipsc]

The orifice tube goes into the evaporator, lower fitting (inlet), and the end with the small screen goes into the evap first.

What year is your truck again?

[fpjr0]

84 thanks... I yeap ,, I wish I would of asked before taking it off again.. lol

[glock35ipsc]

84, OK, should be the same as mine then. This is the only pic
I have of the line , but you can see the aluminum line, the red cap on the R134A conversion fitting, then the fitting on the line at the evap.

[fpjr0]

thanks for all the help!!!!! I did manage to install the hose and install the evaporator twice lol, and the orfice tube and as I was about to start doing the a/c recharge the tire shop called that they needed me there, right away,, so it was either do the a/c or pick up my set of new shoes... what do you think I choose?

[Jhogan830]

baqdass man =D

[nlped]

Hey Bob,

What ever happened to being able to run E85 in "Fred'? I'm getting ready to start my swap and remembered at one time you were going to do that.

[glock35ipsc]

I still plan on it, but a little later on. It's a $500 add on, and I just haven't put it in the budget yet. I have some house things to fix, and we are expanding our gym to include some outdoor equipment, so I'm spending some cash elsewhere right now. But I still plan on doing it.

[6772owner]

That will be cool Bob, are you going to run a sensor for the E85 then? Or is your PCM already a Flex Fuel VIN?

[glock35ipsc]

I'll be using an add-on unit from this place: http://www.ffie85.com/

A friend of mine that builds drag engines, and specializes in building fuel systems for them to run E85 and E98, has used one of those kits on his truck for many years with very good results.

[STOCKISH]

That'll really freak some people out when you're filling up at the pump.

[glock35ipsc]

I sure hope so!

[Driveway Dreams]

I can hear it now, "Ummm...excuse me...sir...that's uh E85. That's not gonna be good..."

[6772owner]

Now that is funny, I can totally see that happening in oh IDK Boulder!

[glock35ipsc]

Hmmm, I might have to take a trip to Boulder when that's done. Ummm, no, wait..... never mind.

"But the guy at Auto Zone said it would run faster on this stuff!! You mean he was wrong??"

[nlped]

^^^ , Gotta luv the Zone

[bigbadjohn84]

autozone.. more like Part-Mart. lol

[6772owner]

Bob, too funny buddy! Why would you ever "want" to go to Boulder...

[camdNsprayd]

So im in the middle of my swap this thread gets the most views so here goes..is it possible to run the gas tnk from the 02 donor truck on my 73?