Satellite/roadrunner/GTX has the ridiculous up opening glove box too, that and no factory cup holders what were they thinking!
and if you have headrests, the passenger side smashes the dash pad
Satellite/roadrunner/GTX has the ridiculous up opening glove box too, that and no factory cup holders what were they thinking!
A quick search and... https://www.vintageair.com/instructions_pdf/909950.pdf
I have usually unbolted the shroud and push it towards the firewall until I get the fan in and use a flat sheet of cardboard in front of the engine side radiator to prevent knuckle rash. You didn't do that? That would stress me out too.Done.
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The engine started right up with no additional ground strap to the ECM.
I figure it is maybe because the bolts/screws I used go through both the cover plate and the firewall itself.
I spent way too long changing the fan. These cars are a pisser with the shroud in the way. A 2 piece shroud sure would help. It now has a stock type fan with the famous Hayden stubby fan clutch.
Gotcha, I was under the impression that the bad hose got replaced at their shop. So we really don't know if there is another leak, but I wouldn't think so if it is holding a vacuum.They did. Just like me, they could only get 10” from it and it bled off once they shut off their pump. Same result here and at their shop.
It was after the vacuum attempt that they pressurized it with nitrogen. The man said they do use dye too but the nitrogen leaves no residue to clean up.
I was charged for a leak test. $90.
Not surprised to hear a compliment on your installation job. You thought through every detail and made certain it was correct as you proceeded. I wish you lived closer I'd hire you to put AC on my coronet.If there are more leaks, it sure would be great if they are just something simple like a defective O-ring where it can be quickly repaired on site. The shop doesn't have a stock of fittings to repair stuff, they are primarily service only. They have access to all late model stuff where preformed replacement lines are still available.
The shop owner was impressed with the car.
"This is a really clean installation", he said. That was nice to hear.
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I sure will be faster the next time I do one. Most of the delays were due to trying different hose routes and simply not knowing short cuts. It reminds me of my days in construction where you see an old timer that never seems to move fast but he gets more done than the young guys. Knowing of what obstacles lie ahead really helps.Not surprised to hear a compliment on your installation job. You thought through every detail and made certain it was correct as you proceeded. I wish you lived closer I'd hire you to put AC on my coronet.
Plus, didn't you fall off your roof and hurt your shoulder during the early half of all of this?I sure will be faster the next time I do one. Most of the delays were due to trying different hose routes and simply not knowing short cuts. It reminds me of my days in construction where you see an old timer that never seems to move fast but he gets more done than the young guys. Knowing of what obstacles lie ahead really helps.