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Copy that. I spent $80 on a replacement TXV with a curved sensor bulb just so I can have plenty of room for that t-probe to wrap around the tube...
Totally valid, and perhaps this is what I needed to be told. It seemed like to me the pressure reading from a digital pressure switch would be...
I have an Expansion Valve. Sorry if that was confusing. Here's the retrofit kit:...
Hello, I'm 3 miles down the rabbithole of A/C retrofitting on my 63 Cadillac. I've become quite familiar with the different retrofit kits offered...
In conclusion: big thanks to '49 Ford Coupe for taking time out of his day to come over to mine and help out. If you're chasing a leak, BUY A...
Just sent you a message - thanks!
Finally got around to testing it. Why is it always the obvious problems? Ain't got no gas in it. Confirmed via 2 different gauges reading 0/0....
I am using 134a. Everything has been replaced - however I am using a new, albeit "old-style" expansion valve. This also needs to be...
Here's a link to a video of the belt doing the stanky leg: https://youtube.com/shorts/S2LEvcHr3Ts?feature=share
Thanks so much everyone for the tips. I'll report back after running some diagnostics.
I've got a 63 cadillac and I'm trying to make the factory AC blow nice and cold. I've replaced every component with new - evaporator, rubber...
Check out Cap's Service & Repair. They've done right by 4+ vehicles of mine. If they can't work on the Hydramatic themselves, they'll be able to...
Like new Holley 750 Street Avenger, vacuum secondary carb with electric choke. Excellent condition carb. Can ship or meet locally. Price includes...
Thank you again everyone for yalls help. We're going to prescribe getting the kingpins greased/looked at and then take it from there. If that...
Looks like it just had some reinforcement metal welded on.
The truck has no problems when jacked up off the ground - it steered like butter. Now THAT is a great piece of information about it being locked...
Unfortunately the truck is no longer in my posession, but I will be able to get updated pictures from my buddy shortly. In the mean time, I had...
Yes sir sure is, with a Flaming River U-joint.
How do you check the pressure? That's a good idea. The pulley is an OEM saginaw one, not sure about the crank pulley either....
I'm working on a buddy's 58 Apache with an SBC 350 and he wants power steering. 6 different pumps from two different stores, all new hoses, new...
Winner winner! This was it, thank you so much!
Do they make reproduction electronic gauges? I'm looking to retain as much of the factory look as I can.
Awesome, thank you. Is this one different from the Autometer and VDO ones I listed above?
Hi everyone, I'm doing some resto work on my buddy's 1958 apache with a small block. He asked us to install reproduction gauges. The water temp...
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