340sFastback
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Took reverse lock out in/out twice gradually cutting spring so its hard to get into reverse but can do it with one hand now. Two cuts on the softer spring that came in the kit.
'69 Barracuda T56 swap, floor, cross member
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Finally getting around to bleeding brakes. Pushed a bit over 2 quarts through the system. Using pressure bleeder pumped to 20 psi. Note C Clamps to hold adapter to master cylinder. Using hooks chains that come with tool are problematic leaks ect don't work.
Always pressurize with bleeder bottle empty because the adapter might not be tight on master cylinder or a hose may be leaking resulting in brake fluid squirting all over painted surfaces.... so empty bleeder bottle pressure it listen for leaks.....
Always pressurize with bleeder bottle empty because the adapter might not be tight on master cylinder or a hose may be leaking resulting in brake fluid squirting all over painted surfaces.... so empty bleeder bottle pressure it listen for leaks.....
340sFastback
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Torqued pitman arm to 175 ft/pds and k frame to 150. Checked motor mount nuts. Tightened wheels up and finally hub caps back on.
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Put new PS pump on, with extended return hose in pan ran two quarts through hoses and box. Put seat belts and sun visors in and set timing. Went for 15 minute or so drive. PS has a lot more assist then before. Got engine fully warmed up. I kept speeds well under 40 mph most of time going 30 mph or so back roads. Stepped on it in second gas pedal maybe a third way down primaries only and it just wants to burn the tires up. Car drives smooth and has some fresh 93 octane in there its running great.
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Stripped down AC/fan box, cleaned all the grime off of it, and bolted it to the firewall. The paint stir stick fits between heat vents and floor. Its a loose fit and past vent face toward firewall lots of room. So its only low clearance in middle and only around face of vents. 1 inch or so past vent face 1/4 - 1/2 inch clearance tons of room.
To get carpet in would prob have to loosen fire wall bolts, shove carpet under vents, then re tighten bolts. Maybe pull padding off back of carpet where clearance is tight too. But its looking like it will fit without any cutting welding of those floor vents.
To get carpet in would prob have to loosen fire wall bolts, shove carpet under vents, then re tighten bolts. Maybe pull padding off back of carpet where clearance is tight too. But its looking like it will fit without any cutting welding of those floor vents.
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Got a better angle to show the gap.
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Removed all the insulation and scraped off glue inside AC box. Goo Gone Automotive was useful in getting insulation glue off of insides. Sanded down inside and out then hosed off.
Got some AC fittings needed to pressure test the Evaporator Core.
Got some AC fittings needed to pressure test the Evaporator Core.
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Wiped down ready for paint.
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Two coats of saten black on AC fan box.
Evaporator core submerged in water and air pressure regulator set at 100 PSI. Not a bubble to be found. So its not leaking. Need to flush it and spray some coil cleaner on it.
Evaporator core submerged in water and air pressure regulator set at 100 PSI. Not a bubble to be found. So its not leaking. Need to flush it and spray some coil cleaner on it.
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Hose/fittings I used to pressure test. The 3/8 hose is air compressor hose. The 5/8 hose is heater hose but stuck hose clamp in middle to prevent burst under 100 PSI.
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Sanded down and sprayed aluminum VHT paint on evaporator core tray.
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Glued the insulation into the evaporator box area. Then sprayed coil cleaner on evaporator and ran AC flush through it. Some old refrigerant oil came out and then then started coming out clear. Blew air through tubes and fins. Evaporator core not exactly new looking but it don't leak, fins in ok shape, its some what clean not gonna mess with it anymore other than maybe straighten out a few fins here and there...
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Wanted to see if original temp probe sensor still worked. Zero ohms at room temp, let probe sit in ice 15 mins of so, open circuit, take out let sit and zero ohms again. So I gonna stick with this orig instead of one that came in Original Air kit.
Fyi, there is a tube in evaporator that sensor tube slides into. So the sensor tube pulls out and can be pushed right back in fairly easily. The little tube grommet in side was hard so I trimmed inner lip with wire cutters in order for it to fit back in hole.
Fyi, there is a tube in evaporator that sensor tube slides into. So the sensor tube pulls out and can be pushed right back in fairly easily. The little tube grommet in side was hard so I trimmed inner lip with wire cutters in order for it to fit back in hole.
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AC / Fan box done.
I used 3M black caulk strips to seal box instead of white strips that the kit came with.
I used 3M black caulk strips to seal box instead of white strips that the kit came with.
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abdywgn
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very thorough! can you imagine what it what cost to pay a restoration shop for what you are doing?
340sFastback
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Yeah got stuck going down the remove AC / heat box rabbit hole due to giant cast aluminum bell housing that came in Silver Sport trans kit. Yes lot of hours, tiring some times frustrating never ending problem solving. But due diligence with hopes of a quality job where I don't play whack-a-mo band-aid patching shoddy work after car is together.
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Next up heater box. Dirty, home made seals, internal doors surface rust, doors missing seals, small area cracked off where housing clip goes. I thought I could blow right through this but decided unexpected extra time is needed to get it in top shape....
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Took heater box apart, cleaned. Sanded off rust and painted the two internal doors rods ect. Recirculation door hinges were bent preventing door from closing correctly straighten that out.
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Nice work as usual!
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One of the clips was missing because case was chipped / piece missing where clip was supposed to be. Used JB Weld High Temp to fill area. Let sit over night, sanded, then filled in low spots / touched up with the 3M Adhesive which sets up fast. Should be nice and strong now.
I had to use masking tape to sort of make a mold around area because JB weld was thin and runny. Took tape off next day that worked well. Also taped area off again when adhesive was used to touch area up. That way don't get stuff where you don't want it causing extra work.
Now I don't have to live with a missing clip that holds that area together.
I had to use masking tape to sort of make a mold around area because JB weld was thin and runny. Took tape off next day that worked well. Also taped area off again when adhesive was used to touch area up. That way don't get stuff where you don't want it causing extra work.
Now I don't have to live with a missing clip that holds that area together.
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Fitting carpet. Its starting to cooperate. Once carpet fitted take out, sound deadener, carpet, then heat AC boxes over top of carpet they will squeeze carpet down.
1967 'cuda
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I'm about 3/4 of the way reading through this thread and I know already that I need to bookmark it so I can use it for reference later. Thanks for detailing the journey.
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It fits surprisingly well. But at top of trans tunnel by firewall a bit of bagginess wrinkles if you will. My guess is larger tunnel around shifter under console but up by firewall original shape. But AC / Heat box will hide the less then ideal fit up there no one will know so I am not gonna worry about that fit issue up there.
Now hiding 6 spd under carpet and console with a factory 4 spd look that plan will be coming to fruition soon....
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Finished heater box restoration.
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