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MacCoug · 03-15-2007, 10:21 AM

Hey There! I just joined the list and this is my first post. I had a question about the Custom Autosound receivers & CD changers but found some great information on that. This place has it all!

I do have a question about the air conditioning for my new 72 C10. It blows.

Okay, it's not that bad, but it's not very cool air coming out of there and I was wondering if that's typical or if there's a way to improve the "performance" of it.

BACKYARD88 · 03-15-2007, 10:27 AM

I'm not sure if it's normal as I haven't gotten my A/C hooked up yet, or the cab on for that matter, but you could be a little low on freon. Might also check to make sure your fan is pulling plenty of air through the condenser. I'm sure someone else with a little more experience with the A/C on these trucks will post up soon. By the way,

from South Texas.

krue · 03-15-2007, 10:28 AM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi! Ask your question on the 67-72 message board and you'll have a better shot at getting answers.

shaneschevys · 03-15-2007, 11:04 AM

Welcome from FT Worth TX.

Pickles · 03-15-2007, 12:48 PM

Welcome from Ky

jsbgump · 03-15-2007, 02:21 PM

Welcome to the board from Texas

droppedgmc · 03-15-2007, 03:37 PM

welcome from WA

MacCoug · 03-15-2007, 03:48 PM

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welcome from WA

Hey, thanks for the welcome. I'm formerly from Port Angeles, WA and a grad of WSU. Go Cougs!

centsless · 03-15-2007, 04:38 PM

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86swb · 03-15-2007, 08:28 PM

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LUV2XCLR8 · 03-17-2007, 11:17 PM

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CAL 58 GMC · 03-19-2007, 08:48 PM

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kenm78 · 03-25-2007, 09:50 PM

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SacramentoJoe · 03-26-2007, 12:04 AM

Welcome to your '72 C10 from Colorado. Do you really need AC there?? If you send it to me here in July when its 105, I'll bet I can get it working good. My 2-65 blows good too, but its not very cold either!

MacCoug · 03-27-2007, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by SacramentoJoe

Welcome to your '72 C10 from Colorado. Do you really need AC there?? If you send it to me here in July when its 105, I'll bet I can get it working good. My 2-65 blows good too, but its not very cold either!

Last July 4th we hit 10 days in a row over 100... so yes, I need it!

**john** · 03-27-2007, 02:37 PM

Welcome to the board. If the water shutoff valve is not working you will get warmer air.

glock35ipsc · 03-27-2007, 10:55 AM

Welcome from Ft Collins! Where ya at??

ChevyDude · 03-27-2007, 11:14 AM

and Westminster, CO!

mrein3 · 03-27-2007, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MacCoug

Hey There! I just joined the list and this is my first post. I had a question about the Custom Autosound receivers & CD changers but found some great information on that. This place has it all!

I do have a question about the air conditioning for my new 72 C10. It blows.

Okay, it's not that bad, but it's not very cool air coming out of there and I was wondering if that's typical or if there's a way to improve the "performance" of it.

If it is a stock AC setup then it should have a sight glass on top of the receiver/dryer. The r/d is the round "can" in front of the core support with hard lines coming in and going out at the top.

Start the truck, turn the AC on, then go look at the sight glass. If you see bubbles you're probably low on freon. If you see no bubbles work the throttle by hand and see if any bubbles appear.

Before the eco-nazis took over the USA, you simply could go buy a 1 pound can of R12 "freon" at any auto parts counter and top the system off. Now you have to pay a federally licensed AC tech a bunch of money to determine that it isn't leaking and dump in about a pound of R12 at $80/pound plus an hour labor.

Note that this is the case most of the time. Leaks do happen but they usually have obvious signs because if it is leaking you also will blow some of the compressor oil out with the R12.

03-15-2007, 10:21 AM	#1
MacCoug Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern Colorado Posts: 30	Colo. Newbie & AC question Hey There! I just joined the list and this is my first post. I had a question about the Custom Autosound receivers & CD changers but found some great information on that. This place has it all! I do have a question about the air conditioning for my new 72 C10. It blows. Okay, it's not that bad, but it's not very cool air coming out of there and I was wondering if that's typical or if there's a way to improve the "performance" of it. Attached Images

03-15-2007, 10:27 AM	#2
BACKYARD88 On the fast track to nowhere.. Join Date: May 2006 Location: Splendora, Texas Posts: 5,316	Re: Colo. Newbie & AC question I'm not sure if it's normal as I haven't gotten my A/C hooked up yet, or the cab on for that matter, but you could be a little low on freon. Might also check to make sure your fan is pulling plenty of air through the condenser. I'm sure someone else with a little more experience with the A/C on these trucks will post up soon. By the way, from South Texas. __________________ -Mike Owen- Support the board here! 71 Chevy short fleet build thread Double D Norwood, Houston, Cecilia, Jackson, Monroe and counting

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