[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, butIT 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
Re: [Chevelle-list] Am I Cool.........
Rick, did you go with 134 or r12? I have a 65 and converted to 134. It just doesn't cool as good. Has a small leak, if I can find that I will go back to r12 as I have 30 lbs of the stuff. I was told the older units will not work very well with the 134 and either its back to r12 or get a vintage setup in the car. Darrell **New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew0002)
Re: [Chevelle-list] Am I Cool.........
Rick Congrats on a BIG projectAC 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, butIT 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
Re: [Chevelle-list] Am I Cool.........
Just in time for winter too. lol On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 3:30 PM, Cross, William [EMAIL PROTECTED]wrote: 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, butIT 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
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Wow, great job Rick! It's great taking care of things like that yourself instead of paying someone else to do it. Now when summer comes you can sit back and smile in your cool Elky. Cheers, Michou 67 Chevelle SS 427 On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 12:04 PM, Rick Schaefer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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, butIT 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
Re: [Chevelle-list] Am I Cool.........
Great Job Rick, I envy you as my 65 Malibu has no heater or AC, just the floor vents! - Original Message - From: Rick Schaefer To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Friday, October 10, 2008 9:04 PM 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, butIT 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
[Chevelle-list] Wiper Thank's!
Thank's to all who gave their time! I have the motor in...and will connect everything tomorrow...hopefully NOT burn the Chevelle down...LOL! You got to love them Chevelle's... There's a local show tomorrow...where there's a Chevelle with a SIX figure value...Lisa's already got my drool towel ready! Thanks' again! Doc Lawson---BeginMessage--- Today's Topics: 1. Re: 1972 Chevelle Wiper Motor... (Rick Schaefer) 2. Re: 1972 Chevelle Wiper Motor... (Charles Speake) 3. Re: Clay bars (Daniel Mascheck) 4. Re: Clay bars (richard sierra) ---BeginMessage--- Yes, the bushing is available in the HELP section at most parts stores. On Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 11:57 AM, Ed Riggins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't they have an isolation bushing on each fastener? Ed -- *From: *[EMAIL PROTECTED] *Reply-To: *The Chevelle Mailing List chevelle-list@chevelles.net *Date: *Wed, 08 Oct 2008 03:43:01 + *To: *chevelle-list@chevelles.net *Subject: *[Chevelle-list] 1972 Chevelle Wiper Motor... For the life of Brian! (I dont know a Brian...but it means that I'm FRUSTRATED!) Those fortunate to have a Wiper Motor on your A-Body...PLEASE go out, look at it and tell me if there are more than ONE rubber isolation/mounting bushing. I took my motor off over 20 years ago...was confident that I had replaced the fasteners to the firewall...that said...I just bought a new motor...and have spent OVER a hour trying to figure out what size/length the fasteners are to mount it to the firewall! HELP...HELP...HELP... I can see how to orient the motor...and even found the harness/washer supply lines right where I left themI just dont seem to have the correct fastner/washer...to mount it up! Thank's In Advance! Doc Lawson Team Chevelle # 145 ' 72 Chevelle SS Cheaptrick -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino ---End Message--- ---BeginMessage--- I bought a replacement set for my 70 Chevelle from either Year One, C.A.R.S. Inc, or OPG I can't remember which. It comes with the isolation mounting bushings and the screws. Three each. Ridiculously priced though, or at least I thought so, but if you want the correct original style there are not a lot of options. Maybe a parts yard that you could go and pull them off of one of the parts cars. Chuck Speake 1970 Chevelle Malibu Glen Ellyn, IL. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Schaefer Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 2:34 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 1972 Chevelle Wiper Motor... Yes, the bushing is available in the HELP section at most parts stores. On Thu, Oct 9, 2008 at 11:57 AM, Ed Riggins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't they have an isolation bushing on each fastener? Ed _ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List chevelle-list@chevelles.net Date: Wed, 08 Oct 2008 03:43:01 + To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: [Chevelle-list] 1972 Chevelle Wiper Motor... For the life of Brian! (I dont know a Brian...but it means that I'm FRUSTRATED!) Those fortunate to have a Wiper Motor on your A-Body...PLEASE go out, look at it and tell me if there are more than ONE rubber isolation/mounting bushing. I took my motor off over 20 years ago...was confident that I had replaced the fasteners to the firewall...that said...I just bought a new motor...and have spent OVER a hour trying to figure out what size/length the fasteners are to mount it to the firewall! HELP...HELP...HELP... I can see how to orient the motor...and even found the harness/washer supply lines right where I left themI just dont seem to have the correct fastner/washer...to mount it up! Thank's In Advance! Doc Lawson Team Chevelle # 145 ' 72 Chevelle SS Cheaptrick -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino ---End Message--- ---BeginMessage--- I may try it, but it sounds like plenty of work! Any secrets to using one? -Original Message- From: Doug [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 1:46 PM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Clay bars I have used it took a lot of road film off. Then used cleaner/wax the best my car has looked, have a hard time putting car cover on it! Doug 66 Chevelle -Original Message- From: Dale [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 7:12 PM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: [Chevelle-list] Clay bars I've used one and while it does take time, it works removing road film. FWIW, you might use a valid subject on the Subject line. Many people don't read the digest. :*) Dale McIntosh ChevelleCD.com ChevelleStuff.com Have any of you tried using one of the clay bars??? Looks like plenty of work and does it help remove sap and old crud?? ---End Message--- ---BeginMessage--- I haven't used it on my chevelle but I did use it on my '86 Corvette prior to me selling it - My vette was a
Re: [Chevelle-list] Am I Cool.........
Thanx for all the kudos. Darrel, I converted to R134. Everything is factory except that I had the POA valve adjusted for use with R134. It was done by the big A/C Co (forget their name now) who are in Tampa. They cleaned, rebuilt (whatever that involves) and adjusted it for 134. Many people recommend changing the condensor to a parallel flow unit, but I think with the small cabin of an el camino that may not be necessary. I bought a vacuum pump off eBay. Expansion valve, dryer, o-ring kit, nylog ( thread sealer), system flush, and system oil from ACKITS.COM and learned from the forum at ACKITS and other internet sources. The factory system used 60 ounces of R12, and experts recommend 80% charge of 134. I was shooting for 48 ounces,.Stopped at 42 and have driven it with that. This weekend I'll put the gauges on, and post the readings at the forum at ACKITS. I don't have enough experience to determine if the charge is right but someone there will make recommendation. Anyway, its not Rocket Science. I might be singing another tune if I had problems, but so far I'm happy. And yes, just in time for winter, but come spring (and spring comes early in West Texas) I'll be ready. On Fri, Oct 10, 2008 at 4:18 PM, Johann Grobler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Great Job Rick, I envy you as my 65 Malibu has no heater or AC, just the floor vents! - Original Message - *From:* Rick Schaefer [EMAIL PROTECTED] *To:* The Chevelle Mailing List chevelle-list@chevelles.net *Sent:* Friday, October 10, 2008 9:04 PM *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, butIT 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 -- Rick Schaefer 72 TPI El Camino
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Thanks Rick, I need to get it working this winter. Where in west Texas? I am on the coast, across the bay from Galveston, Texas City **New MapQuest Local shows what's happening at your destination. Dining, Movies, Events, News more. Try it out (http://local.mapquest.com/?ncid=emlcntnew0002)
Re: [Chevelle-list] Clay bars
I didn't know you could use it on mags? Does it work well? Thanks for the info! Dan From: richard sierra [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 09, 2008 7:56 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Clay bars I haven't used it on my chevelle but I did use it on my '86 Corvette prior to me selling it - My vette was a deep wine color and the clay bar brought out the richness of the paint - Secret only do a small area at a time back and forth, not in a circular motion; keep the surface of the car wet and constantly fold the bar into itself similar to using bread dough - Most important - if you accidently drop it on the ground DO NOT REUSE IT You'll end up damaging your paint - Also once you use it on your wheels DO NOT REUSE IT ON THE BODY OF THE CAR!!! The clar bar will pick up any brake dust Rich '70 SS Chevelle coupe '01 Corvette convertible From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2008 19:14:40 -0500 Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Clay bars I may try it, but it sounds like plenty of work! Any secrets to using one? -Original Message- From: Doug [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 1:46 PM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Clay bars I have used it took a lot of road film off. Then used cleaner/wax the best my car has looked, have a hard time putting car cover on it! Doug 66 Chevelle -Original Message- From: Dale [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2008 7:12 PM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: [Chevelle-list] Clay bars I've used one and while it does take time, it works removing road film. FWIW, you might use a valid subject on the Subject line. Many people don't read the digest. :*) Dale McIntosh ChevelleCD.com ChevelleStuff.com Have any of you tried using one of the clay bars??? Looks like plenty of work and does it help remove sap and old crud?? _ Want to do more with Windows Live? Learn 10 hidden secrets from Jamie. Learn Now http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!5 50F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_domore_092008
