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  Topic: Bumping noise in bed.
El_Ron84

Replies: 10
Views: 399

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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

PostForum: 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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