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Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) / Re: Noisy AC Compressor

« Last post by fiddler on April 16, 2026, 01:43:39 pm »

Thanks for your reply.  So it appears there are a lot of knock offs for the sanden compressor.  Any idea where to get a "real" one?  Amazon has a string of them listed for like 130.00.  I would expect the bona fide sanden runs 300 to 500?  Did you use the full set of brackets or just the air conditioner bracket?  Is your compressor on drivers side or drinkers side??

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Fuel Systems and Drivability / Re: Fuel Lines from the top of the tank to the selector valve replacement

« Last post by 78 Chevyrado on April 14, 2026, 06:27:32 pm »

raising the bed would be easier IMO.  With the bed bolts tacked to the bed would be a plus.

That's what I was thinking.  Just wanted to run it by yall to make sure.

It was easy last time.  Looked like this when I had it painted with the bed off.  They're kind of in a crap place even with the bed off.

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Body, Glass & Paint / Re: Windshield and Backglass Chrome Locking strips Question

« Last post by 78 Chevyrado on April 14, 2026, 06:26:10 pm »

That restore was a good write up.  18 years ago, wow...

It was a good write up until photobucket broke most of the internet   

I spent so much time making that.

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Body, Glass & Paint / Re: Windshield and Backglass Chrome Locking strips Question

« Last post by 78 Chevyrado on April 14, 2026, 06:25:29 pm »

Very Good.  Thanks fellas!

I'll use the silicone spray.  No paint in the truck's future.  She's still as pretty as she was back in the day except the wreck damage to the rear...lol

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Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) / Re: Noisy AC Compressor

« Last post by Shifty on April 14, 2026, 01:59:35 pm »

Hybrid compressor! 

Just kidding, it's either an A6 or an R4, axial or radial.  Radials are inherently noisy, more so when under r134 head pressures. 

The best solution is a Sanden SD508 + bracket kit and hose retro-fit, but it's not for everyone.  Alan Grove made my adapter brackets (https://www.alangrovecomponents.com/Small_Block_Long_Pump.htm), I made the hoses.  It's a lot quieter, and far more efficient. 

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Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) / Noisy AC Compressor

« Last post by fiddler on April 14, 2026, 09:36:00 am »

i have a titled 1974 C10 Stepside.  Lots of different years of parts on it so I say titled.  The engine is a 350 with no port for a mechanical fuel pump so maybe an 80s block?  Anyway it is using R134 gas for cooling.  The compressor is stock.  I think the guy who replaced it for me years back said an A4.  Anyway it is cooling great but is annoyingly noisy.  Has been noisy since it's installation, but I am becoming more annoyed by the noise.  Is there an after market compressor that is known for quiet operation?  Any way to quiet down the compressor?  Any thoughts appreciated.  Thanks in advance for your response. 

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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: Clutch & Flywheel setup

« Last post by Da67goatman on April 12, 2026, 06:15:06 pm »

That factory external slave style is what I would like to use. I wasn't sure if the 87 r10 you referenced has a hydraulic throwout bearing or an external slave. Thanks a bunch for helping me get this sorted.  Is there a specific brand that seems to be better quality or brands that are trash quality?  I was leaning toward a LUK or exedy clutch kit, but I have no experience with either.  Same with a flywheel, any brands to stay away from?

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Body, Glass & Paint / Re: Windshield and Backglass Chrome Locking strips Question

« Last post by VileZambonie on April 12, 2026, 04:55:27 pm »

I will tell you this, use silicone spray instead of glass cleaner. Don't do this if you are going to be doing paint and body work of course.

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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: Clutch & Flywheel setup

« Last post by VileZambonie on April 12, 2026, 04:44:50 pm »

So I just swapped the clutch in my 75 Jimmy from the ole 3 finger to a Bellville spring type and boy is it easier and smoother. Are you familiar with the hydraulic clutch master and slave used on these trucks? They are external, not internal.

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Engine/Drivetrain / Re: Motor Mounts

« Last post by VileZambonie on April 12, 2026, 04:37:37 pm »

The worst part is the fact that they used nuts and bolts instead of weld nuts. So you have to get an offset 9/16" wrench or make your own, to get in there and hold the nut. The mechanical fuel pump and lines running under the passenger side bracket don't help either. Have beer on hand.