Rick Congrats on a BIG project....AC is a challenge and the heater box is also a pain. But you seem to got it under control
Bill C ________________________________ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Schaefer Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 3:05 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: [Chevelle-list] Am I Cool......... Or what :D . Just had to brag on myself a bit. May not be much to others, but I finally resurected the A/C system on my El Camino. Its been inop for 3 or 4 years for a variety of reasons. It was just never a priority to get it fixed. About a month ago I started on it by pulling the evaporator and condensor to clean them thoroughly. While I was at it, I removed the heater box to reseal, and try to get rid of an annoying rattle from it. Got it back together a week ago and its blowing cold air again. Output of the center vents is 42* less than ambient air. I still need to put the gauges back on and adjust the charge - I intentionally left it a little short, but IT WORKS! Just in time for winter. The compressor (rebuilt) initially had a front seal leak, but after a day or 2 of driving it apparently fixed itself. I cleaned up the oil on the inner fender & hood and its been dry since. Not sure that understand how or why, but I'll take the result and hope that it doesn't return. And if you have complaints about the volume of air flow from your heater or A/C check your underdash ducts. Between the heater box & ducts there were numerous places where the air could leak. I know I got most all of the leaks and air flow is so much better than before. have a great Columbus Day weekend. -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino
