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117344
Here's the link to CS.com where Jim King has organized a group buy on a FULL A/C system conversion kit. This kit will allow for either R-12 or R-134a to be...
Dave Koos
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Mar 1, 2006
12:53 pm
117345
Dave, I have been running R-134 in my 85 for about 5 years now. Other than a retrofitted triple pass condenser its a factory system. I try to never visit...
Jake
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Mar 1, 2006
2:03 pm
117346
Rob, I would say you are probably on your way to tossing that whole motor and starting over. Depends on how deep that dent is but I am willing to bet that you...
Jake
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Mar 1, 2006
2:03 pm
117347
For people that don't know whats worng, and just want to replace all the 20 year old fittings/hoses/equipment. _____ From: mk2@yahoogroups.com...
Donn Arthurs
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Mar 1, 2006
3:18 pm
117348
Seems a little weird. But OK. Thanks Donn. Jake _____ From: mk2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:mk2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Donn Arthurs Sent: Wednesday, March...
Jake
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Mar 1, 2006
3:23 pm
117349
That sums it up. The important part is the condenser change (as Jake has done). The compressor selection was for flexibility, reliability and price. Almost all...
jdk@...
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Mar 1, 2006
4:40 pm
117350
Very cool. Must have been a lot of work. Last AC system I completely updated of on my 63 Fury. I still remember that nightmare. Jake _____ From:...
Jake
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Mar 1, 2006
4:46 pm
117351
Eventually (and fortunately), I found very good contacts in the automotive AC world that were quite helpful in suggestions or validating the design. Most of...
jdk@...
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Mar 1, 2006
5:02 pm
117352
63 Fury Wagon. And yeah it was the light blue color. But it was slammed and a nice parts chaser. Had every factory option. Jake _____ From:...
Jake
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Mar 1, 2006
5:16 pm
117353
You should never have sold that wagon. I don't care too much for wagons but I liked that one, very nice car. -Dean ... From: Jake <notusable@...> To:...
dm19959@...
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Mar 1, 2006
5:23 pm
117354
Between you and the wife I will never hear the end of that! Jake _____ From: mk2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:mk2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of dm19959@... ...
Jake
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Mar 1, 2006
5:42 pm
117355
Jim: My '84 has a 7M a/c system forward of the hardpipe connections on the passenger side. The compressor is going south but the rest of the system is in good...
Bob Sully
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Mar 1, 2006
6:02 pm
117356
Sheesh Bob! When was the last time you drove that car!? I was beginning to wonder if it even ever leaves the garage! Jake <--Soon to be hunting Sully on the...
Jake
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Mar 1, 2006
6:08 pm
117357
Jake: I took it for a run up to Frazier Park three days ago. Definitely a nice drive. Looking forward to seeing that beast of yours when your mods are done. ...
Bob Sully
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Mar 1, 2006
6:32 pm
117358
Bob, How does tomorrow sound? 11:30 meet you there? Before Jim offers an opinion I will throw one up because he would not know this where he lives. Simi...
Jake
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Mar 1, 2006
6:38 pm
117359
A few are in this situation. System worked previously. Now doesn't. Possible leaks, compressor problems etc. I would say for those that have a known "recent"...
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Mar 1, 2006
6:51 pm
117360
I would take Dr. Jake's advice. Finding a good AC shop is like finding a good dentist....
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Mar 1, 2006
6:53 pm
117361
And Jake has exceptionally nice teeth. Wait...what were we talking about? Everyone of Jake's car that I have been in has had a remarkably COLD a/c system. I...
dm19959@...
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Mar 1, 2006
7:05 pm
117362
Jake: Can't get out of here 'til 12:30...ever...on a weekday. If tomorrow doesn't work for you we can go another day. Thanks for the tip on Simi Valley AC....
Bob Sully
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Mar 1, 2006
8:06 pm
117363
Shoot! We will have to work out another day big guy. Jake _____ From: mk2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:mk2@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bob Sully Sent: Wednesday,...
Jake
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Mar 1, 2006
8:22 pm
117364
The dentist's chair scene from "Marathon Man" just flashed through my brain....! ... Getting reamed by a bad A/C shop might be almost as painful. ... -- ...
Bob Sully
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Mar 1, 2006
11:21 pm
117365
That's cold guys! AC humor! Jake ... From: Bob Sully To: mk2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 3:20 PM Subject: Re: [mk2] Full A/C System...
Jake Reed
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Mar 2, 2006
12:17 am
117366
I have a black '84 MKII with full leather interior, air conditioning, rocaro seats, nice stereo, excellent tires, alarm. I bought it in '95 from the showroom...
jzydek
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Mar 2, 2006
1:53 pm
117367
You would need to put up some detailed photos as well as your location. Location has a lot to do with pricing as well as visual appearance. Saying that it is...
Jake
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Mar 2, 2006
1:58 pm
117368
Blue book is absolutely meaningless for any car over 10 years old and any collector car particularly. Its all about condition and there is many thousands of...
Phil Dupler
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Mar 3, 2006
12:36 am
117369
Is it safe? K PS we are all dating ourselves here ya know. next we'll be quoting little big man... Jake Reed <notusable@...> wrote: That's cold guys!...
Kenneth Hawkins
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Mar 3, 2006
5:24 am
117370
That saying's been going through my mind for the last few weeks. I keep saying to everyone "is it safe?" I think half of them don't know what I'm talking...
Ross Petracci
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Mar 3, 2006
10:40 am
117371
you know - I never really thought about just throwing a straight 7M in there (Got hung up on the whole Turbo thing) and packing my parts onto it. still run...
Rob Burkey
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Mar 3, 2006
9:47 pm
117372
Basically the Supra or the Cressida. You can use the same turbo kit you are running now on the 7M. If you plan on running a turbo just ditch the GE throttle...
Jake
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Mar 3, 2006
9:53 pm
117373
Anyone knows what is the correct dip switch and car select setting for the MK2 on the SAFC (old style with the 5 knobs?) Thanks for any input....
iluv4
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Mar 6, 2006
6:33 pm
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