| Author |
Message |
Topic: Bumping noise in bed. |
El_Ron84
Replies: 10
Views: 399
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Forum: Suspension Posted: Sat
Jul 12, 2008 5:04
pm Subject: Bumping noise in bed. |
| Liny you must be psychic the noise was coming from my driver side and yes there was contact between the frame and bed rail. I took Hel's advice and turned my springs, yes the springs are variable rate ... |
Topic: Bumping noise in bed. |
El_Ron84
Replies: 10
Views: 399
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Forum: Suspension Posted: Fri
Jul 11, 2008 9:58
pm Subject: Bumping noise in bed. |
Thanks for the tips I will look into both of them this weekend and keep you posted.
Ron |
Topic: Bumping noise in bed. |
El_Ron84
Replies: 10
Views: 399
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Forum: Suspension Posted: Fri
Jul 04, 2008 8:32
pm Subject: Bumping noise in bed. |
| So far this noise only occurs when I am on bumpy roads or freeways. I was under the car for quite some time this morning looking for anything that might be wrong; nothing. The one thing I did find tha ... |
Topic: Bumping noise in bed. |
El_Ron84
Replies: 10
Views: 399
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Forum: Suspension Posted: Fri
Jul 04, 2008 1:53
pm Subject: Bumping noise in bed. |
| There is a bumping going on in the rear bed that is driving me crazy. I have been trying to narrow it down for about 8 months and no luck. the car is riding on air shocks. I have lowered and lifted th ... |
Topic: Spring Help |
El_Ron84
Replies: 2
Views: 251
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Forum: Suspension Posted: Thu
Jun 26, 2008 11:20
pm Subject: Spring Help |
| I have 245/45/18 wheels on all corners. I was looking change out the front and rear springs to get an inch drop. I am worried because on hard bumps and turn inclines front wheel rubs fender well. Shou ... |
Topic: VOV orifice tube |
El_Ron84
Replies: 4
Views: 260
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Forum: Heating
& Air Conditioning Systems Posted: Sat
May 17, 2008 11:02
pm Subject: VOV orifice tube |
| Yes it does take the place of the original orifice tube. He did not say where he picked it up. I called to a couple of the better parts stores in the are and they did not stock the item. He lives in t ... |
Topic: VOV orifice tube |
El_Ron84
Replies: 4
Views: 260
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Forum: Heating
& Air Conditioning Systems Posted: Sat
May 17, 2008 4:27
pm Subject: VOV orifice tube |
| A fellow El Camino driver passing by saw me in the garage working on the a/c system. He stopped, came over introduced himself, and gave me some advice on something he had done to his car. He told me o ... |
Topic: More a/c drama |
El_Ron84
Replies: 9
Views: 392
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Forum: Heating
& Air Conditioning Systems Posted: Sat
May 17, 2008 4:16
pm Subject: More a/c drama |
| SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!! I made some adjustmests on the cycling switch as suggested and the cold breeze hit me square in the face (Yesss). I made the adjustments to get all the pressures correct, topped off ... |
Topic: More a/c drama |
El_Ron84
Replies: 9
Views: 392
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Forum: Heating
& Air Conditioning Systems Posted: Fri
May 16, 2008 8:59
pm Subject: More a/c drama |
Yes it is retro'd to R-134. I will take your advice and make the screw adjustment. I will keep you posted.
Thanks,
Ron |
Topic: Heat wave |
El_Ron84
Replies: 2
Views: 168
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Forum: Heating
& Air Conditioning Systems Posted: Thu
May 15, 2008 8:37
pm Subject: Heat wave |
| We are in a heat wave (90-100 degree temps) an my a/c is not as cold as I would like. I replaced to compressor, receiver/dryer, and orifice tube. The system blows cool but not cold. On days like today ... |
Topic: More a/c drama |
El_Ron84
Replies: 9
Views: 392
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Forum: Heating
& Air Conditioning Systems Posted: Mon
May 12, 2008 8:35
pm Subject: More a/c drama |
| Just took a reading on the pressure in my a/c system. The pressure was up and down lowest reading being 28 psi and the highest about 45 psi. It is low when compressor is not cycling and high when it i ... |
Topic: More a/c drama |
El_Ron84
Replies: 9
Views: 392
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Forum: Heating
& Air Conditioning Systems Posted: Sun
May 11, 2008 5:36
pm Subject: More a/c drama |
| I kept building off the tip you gave me, no current to compressor. I was messing around with the plug that screwed into top receiver dryer and the clutch moved in and out. I ran down to the local part ... |
Topic: More a/c drama |
El_Ron84
Replies: 9
Views: 392
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Forum: Heating
& Air Conditioning Systems Posted: Sun
May 11, 2008 4:39
pm Subject: More a/c drama |
| Tood your advice checked if plug was connected to compressor, it was. Also took a look at a cluster of swich and wire connections on the top of wheel well and all was intact (hope that is what you wer ... |
Topic: More a/c drama |
El_Ron84
Replies: 9
Views: 392
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Forum: Heating
& Air Conditioning Systems Posted: Sun
May 11, 2008 2:06
pm Subject: More a/c drama |
| OK here is the scenario. I have installed a new Delco compressor, recieverer dryer, and new orifice tube. The system has been evacuated properly down to 29 hg, where it held. System was charged and wa ... |
Topic: orifice tube/expansion valve |
El_Ron84
Replies: 6
Views: 423
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Forum: Heating
& Air Conditioning Systems Posted: Sat
May 10, 2008 1:02
pm Subject: orifice tube/expansion valve |
| Once I got the info on how to do the job it was an eazy-breezy task, so that part of the job is done. I am evacuating the system as we speak and hope to recharge later. Thanks once more for the help, ... |
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