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General karthief · Jan 15, 2019

Just let me know when to say 'I told ya so' and I'll do it. I've got the stuff for my air and have not put it on, just run the compressor for the belt, I always rag people about removing the ac only because I know someday down the road they will wish the still had it, I keep brackets and bolts to sell to em!

90sickfox · Jan 16, 2019

There's nothing like cruising in 90+ weather with the ac on....then busting someone's butt....just gotta cut the ac off first. It amazes me that people remove the compressor and put another pulley in its place. The ac drags the engine down when on....but when it's off the compressor is just another pulley. To each their own. On a true racecar I understand.

The EPA has a problem with people doing their own work with r134a. So many people just crack a line loose and let that stuff into the atmosphere. When using the cans its impossible to use all the freon. Disconnect them and some will get out. It's the flammable part that concerns me. Now we have these combustible condensers riding right behind the front bumper....pressurized flammable stuff. I don't know what the flash point is but I don't like the idea.

They're getting rid of all the dyi r134a rechargeable cans. Don't know if they'll make you have to have a liscense like r12. Most of the rechargeable cans aren't really r134a anyway. They use combinations of different gases to make a r134a "like" product. Either way, they'll be gone in the next few years if EPA has their way....and they always get their way.

Rdub6 · Jan 16, 2019

General karthief said:
Just let me know when to say 'I told ya so' and I'll do it. I've got the stuff for my air and have not put it on, just run the compressor for the belt, I always rag people about removing the ac only because I know someday down the road they will wish the still had it, I keep brackets and bolts to sell to em!

Don’t worry, I saved all the bolts and brackets, along with the longer belt. I’m not against the AC. The components just looked like crap, and it’s not in the budget to fix right now.

Rdub6 · Jan 18, 2019

Today I got the throttle body painted and the intake about 95% stripped. Still a little more work to do.

Rdub6 · Jan 19, 2019

Package in the mail today. Ten feet of silicone vacuum line to redo the line to the charcoal canister and to the MAP sensor. Seems like real nice stuff.

A lot of work with the wire wheel last night to finalize paint strip. One more bath with Dawn and finally some mineral spirits. First coat of primer on.

Cleaned up and painted the valve cover bolts too (what was the original purpose of those extensions on four of them)

02 281 GT · Jan 19, 2019

The extensions are there for the factory spark plug wire looms.

Rdub6 · Jan 19, 2019

Figured it had something to do with the wires, but those original looms are long gone. Thanks!

02 281 GT · Jan 19, 2019

Rdub6 said:
Figured it had something to do with the wires, but those original looms are long gone. Thanks!

I actually snagged that picture off an eBay ad for a new set. They're out there. I still have mine on my '95 and My '90 Mercury because I think they keep the wires neater than anything else on the aftermarket.

Rdub6 · Jan 20, 2019

I’m glad I decided to go through my vacuum lines. Found this on the line going to charcoal canister.

Mustang5L5 · Jan 20, 2019

90sickfox said:
Just a bit of fyi.... they're moving away from selling r134a to regular people in the next few years. All new cars have been running r1234yf. The new stuff is flammable but safer for the ozone layer.

If you have thoughts of going back ya might want to buy some r134a before prices get jacked up.

Can you still use an EPA 609 cert to buy it or is there another license level?

90sickfox · Jan 20, 2019

Mustang5L5 said:
Can you still use an EPA 609 cert to buy it or is there another license level?

I have absolutely no idea....

Rdub6 · Jan 22, 2019

Can’t wait for spring! Or I need to install heat in the garage!

Rdub6 · Jan 22, 2019

I did take a ride to Auto Zone and picked these up. From what I’ve read, these are the best?

BlakeusMaximus · Jan 22, 2019

02 281 GT said:
The extensions are there for the factory spark plug wire looms.

Those are still available? I wonder if they would hold the Ford Racing 9mm wires. I would like have a set of those.

General karthief · Jan 23, 2019

Blake, I doubt they would hold a 9mm wire, factory stuff is like 7 I think
Rdub6, lose the thermometer, then you won't know how cold it really is!

BlakeusMaximus · Jan 23, 2019

General karthief said:
Blake, I doubt they would hold a 9mm wire, factory stuff is like 7 I think
Rdub6, lose the thermometer, then you won't know how cold it really is!

Probably right

Rdub6 · Feb 3, 2019

Finally got some paint on the intake.

Rdub6 · Feb 3, 2019

Decided to put a little American pride into my work!

Mustang5L5 · Feb 3, 2019

Slick idea

Rdub6 · Feb 3, 2019

Mustang5L5 said:
Slick idea

Thanks man! Kept seeing a flag in those lines, so decided to see what it would look like.

Progress Thread Progress Thread kinda stalled- looking to get it back going again!

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

Wasn't a pretty sight...and I've got big hands

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

Agreed...My wife has great Boobs

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

Agreed...My wife has great Boobs

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell

Wasn't a pretty sight...and I've got big hands

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

Still got to try a little lube on my speedo head

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

Still got to try a little lube on my speedo head

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell

So while I wait to figure out my rear end issues

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