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Andy4639 · 06-22-2016, 07:04 PM

I just got back from the 2016 HRPT and the truck ran great. A little over 3000 miles in less than 9 days. I couldn't have ask for a better trip in my truck other than it was hot and I do mean hot! Texas and Oklahoma where in the 100's and the heat index was in the teens a couple of days. My truck showed 120 on the temp gauge a few times.
I ran the most part with the windows down and the AC off. I did run it a couple of times but at night when we went to eat.
Only in the USA you can cruise the country in freedom!
The last picture is the scan gauge straight off the ECU showing water temp and trans temp both at speed with AC on high. The water temp even in traffic in high 90* temps never went over 190* all week.

The only problem I had was the AC not cooling as good as I wanted. I got that took care of today. After talking to Orignal air group yesterday I had the system drained replaced the orfice tube. The tube was clogged up with gunck and while I had it a part I changed out the acumalator as well. Both had been in the truck for close to 20 years. Refilled the system with oil and 2.6lbs of 134a freon and it was nice and cool driving home. It's nice having a cool truck!

luvbowties · 06-23-2016, 04:55 AM

..."It's nice having a cool truck!"...

And that's what yours is: COOL. Thx for the drive, Andy.
Sam/Easley. (luvbowties on the 60-66 forum)

Andy4639 · 06-23-2016, 06:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luvbowties

..."It's nice having a cool truck!"...

And that's what yours is: COOL. Thx for the drive, Andy.
Sam/Easley. (luvbowties on the 60-66 forum)

Thanks I had a blast on the road in my 71.

F.A.A.benny · 06-23-2016, 12:44 PM

I was out at the Grand Prairie Tx Stop at Traders Village taking pictures from about 3-5pm. Didn't see your truck. Did you leave early or arrive later?

57larry · 06-23-2016, 12:59 PM

can't take the heat since I got older. would love to go on the Power Tour someday

midniteblues · 06-23-2016, 01:59 PM

Glad too see you made it OK though. That's awesome!

Oh and congrats on the lil' one.
I have 2 grand kids and they the best.

Andy4639 · 06-23-2016, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by F.A.A.benny

I was out at the Grand Prairie Tx Stop at Traders Village taking pictures from about 3-5pm. Didn't see your truck. Did you leave early or arrive later?

Yes I was there! I was there a good while as one of our vehicle was having trouble. I was sitting all by myself in the parking lot where you left out of. They had the cones up with ribbon around them. I pulled in around them and parked. I had to help my roomie out he was in the venue at the Holly tent.

Andy4639 · 06-23-2016, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by midniteblues

Glad too see you made it OK though. That's awesome!

Oh and congrats on the lil' one.
I have 2 grand kids and they the best.

Thanks, he will be traveling with me in a year are so on the tour I hope!

06-22-2016, 07:04 PM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	2016 HRPT! AC problems I just got back from the 2016 HRPT and the truck ran great. A little over 3000 miles in less than 9 days. I couldn't have ask for a better trip in my truck other than it was hot and I do mean hot! Texas and Oklahoma where in the 100's and the heat index was in the teens a couple of days. My truck showed 120 on the temp gauge a few times. I ran the most part with the windows down and the AC off. I did run it a couple of times but at night when we went to eat. Only in the USA you can cruise the country in freedom! The last picture is the scan gauge straight off the ECU showing water temp and trans temp both at speed with AC on high. The water temp even in traffic in high 90* temps never went over 190* all week. The only problem I had was the AC not cooling as good as I wanted. I got that took care of today. After talking to Orignal air group yesterday I had the system drained replaced the orfice tube. The tube was clogged up with gunck and while I had it a part I changed out the acumalator as well. Both had been in the truck for close to 20 years. Refilled the system with oil and 2.6lbs of 134a freon and it was nice and cool driving home. It's nice having a cool truck! Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

06-23-2016, 04:55 AM	#2
luvbowties Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: southeasternfoothillsofusa Posts: 1,557	Re: 2016 HRPT! AC problems ..."It's nice having a cool truck!"... And that's what yours is: COOL. Thx for the drive, Andy. Sam/Easley. (luvbowties on the 60-66 forum)

06-23-2016, 12:44 PM	#4
F.A.A.benny Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Euless, Tx Posts: 431	Re: 2016 HRPT! AC problems I was out at the Grand Prairie Tx Stop at Traders Village taking pictures from about 3-5pm. Didn't see your truck. Did you leave early or arrive later?

06-23-2016, 12:59 PM	#5
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,160	Re: 2016 HRPT! AC problems can't take the heat since I got older. would love to go on the Power Tour someday

06-23-2016, 01:59 PM	#6
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: 2016 HRPT! AC problems Glad too see you made it OK though. That's awesome! Oh and congrats on the lil' one. I have 2 grand kids and they the best. __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.



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