Welcome back Darrell. Thanx for the A/C info. I converted mine a few years ago and this summer I'm having some trouble with it. Also reconsidering the conversion. rick ---------- "Spencer, Darrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
From: "Spencer, Darrell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Chevelle-List] Back on the List- A/C experiences Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2002 11:35:21 -0700 Hi Folks, After a bit of a haitus, I've re-upped to the list. Not much has changed. I still have my big block '70 SS lookalike, still as sweet as ever, but in summer hibernation since a car with no A/C in metro Phoenix during summer is not much fun. I still drive my '66 El Camino every day. I'm still way pleased with the 3 year old Goodwrench 350, but am ready to find a pair of Vortec heads and install a cam once the mean season is past (i.e. when it cools down). A/C works well in this truck, but I made one mistake with that A/C system. I converted to R134A and kept the stock POA/Expansion valve setup. This was a mistake. In any climate other that Phoenix, I'd probably be OK, but once the temperature goes over 100, the system really struggles to keep up. Much better than nothing, but not at all like an R12 system. Given my experiences with the Elky A/C, I made the right decision with the latest entry to the stable. Picked up a '75 GMC C15 pickup recently (pampered, original owner, paint and 454/TH400!). A/C was non-functional. Had the compressor, orifice tube, drier and a hose replaced - thought about going to R134A - and thought better of it. Now, this refurbed R12 system will freeze your arse out even in the heat of the day. Expensive, but well worth the extra dough. YMMV. BTW, it's good to be back. Hope lots of the old crowd are still around. later . . . Darrell Spencer Cave Creek, Arizona '70 BB Malibu '66 El Camino ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] rick schaefer 72 El camino http://www.endrud.net/elcamino/rick1972elky.html ACES #00140 Team Chevelle #00038 ----------------------------------------------------- To Unsubscribe please visit www.chevelles.net/list.html To start a new topic, send mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
