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3.6 VVT but the process is the same regardless.

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I did replace the orifice tube but honestly it looked identical. I did not flush the oil. I could be wrong, but I have always thought the oil matched the compressor, not the freon. I do have an R134 dryer but again it looked almost identical except for the R-134 fitting, so I left it. I guess I will find out if the oil is an issue. Thanks for the comment.

$75.00 a can is too rich for my blood. I've been doing it 40-plus years myself. This is the first time it bit me. I think I just rushed it. Probably due to other factors as well, like improper freon mixed with mineral oil in a compressor built for R12. We live, we learn. Thanks for the comment.

Where do I get it and what does it cost? Does it come in DIY cans or is it professional gauges only? Thanks

@@essigspeed Small cans of duracool 12a should be available. Works good with the mineral oil not like r134a

Good advice is always welcome, and no harm was done. The right way is always the best way but when funds are low, the cheaper the better. I have way too many cars and way too little money to support that habit. I try to find ways to do it on the cheap but still have reliability. I very much appreciate any input that professionals may offer. I show mistakes on my videos, so others don't make them. My father used to say, "if it works for a short time, it is a redneck rig. If it works for a long time, it's an invention." Words to live by. Thanks for the comments, please subscribe.

You are not wrong; however, I have been running my 76 with exactly what I showed in this video, for the last 15-years without issue, so it works. Maybe not the best or the right way, but it works.

@@essigspeed I agree from the perspective there's a big difference between a diy solution and a professional repair that someone's paying good money for. I too have done as you show here, but there's a difference.

No doubt, there should be a difference. If you follow the build on this car, I did it with almost all used parts, right down to the high-side line I replaced in this video. I am trying to keep that theme as much as possible. It is nice to know that there are some very knowledgeable guys out there willing to do the job right. I quit turning wrenches professionally back in 1988. I just do it for myself and an occasional friend. Thanks for the comments. I hope you are a subscriber and will hear from you more in the future.

@@thisisyourcaptainspeaking2259 im sure if we talked ac we would disagree on things. everybody has different views of course. i see that in some ways like me that sometimes bad practices are being passed down for diy guys and u feel the need to speak out. i see that as well to many times. u ,like me feel the need to say something because it is not helping the diyer only making it worse for those diyers i feel sometimes i would like to help the diy person to. like me i am not trying to start arguments. just trying to help the best we can. but sometimes trying to help we offend people but we are not trying to do this. thats not what im about. i left him some channels to watch for his on enlightenment. maybe if he watches it he can help diy guys even better with the knowledge he will gain. this may offend him ,but that is not what i want to do . i think u are trying to accomplish the same with out hurting feelings. scanner danner and a few other utubers and me have very different views about ac. but nothing i say is meant to criticize just raise awareness of a different approach.

@@RATCHETMAN1001 The 1st thing I look for to decide if the material comes in the vicinity of professional is a digital vacuum gauge. The moment I see a compound vacuum gauge being used, this tells me the system likely won't be properly dessicated. Beyond this, no equipment or mention of weighing refrigerant is the 2nd indicator. DIY to me is fine and I'll invest my time toward helping them but I will not invest my time towards someone presenting themselves as professional who obviously isn't. Instead, I'm compelled to call them out so maybe they'll make an effort to perform the work correctly.

It's kind of like putting slime/fix-a-flat in a tire. Tire guys hate it, but it works. However, to be honest, A/C sealer has never worked for me, I just keep hoping. Snake oil cures are just that, but so far, porta seal for Radiators and Slime for tires are the only snake oils that have worked for me. Maybe I will do a video on snake oil car fixes and see which ones work and which ones don't. So far, you are correct, A/C sealers haven't worked but I have never had it hurt the system either.

Glasses and gloves are great advice. I am glad I am not alone in locking up a compressor. I felt like an idiot because I know better. My father used to say, "you may not have time to do it right the first time, but you will surely have time to do it right the second time". Words to live by.

@@essigspeed if u like learning about ac watch tom lech, love2hvac, jim bergman. the last 2 does residential but thats where u get the best knowledge about ac ,they teach even thou theirs are residential it applies to all ac. u wont learn the proper way on u tube guys doin ac. they are killing compressors, its just a very slow death. check these guys out if u realy want to do ac the right way. hope this helps

If you're charging vapor, you're not doing it right and hopefully not getting paid to do the work. You should be weighing in the charge, this involves liquid into the high side. Any questions, I'll be happy to answer.

While your advice is correct, this channel is all about DIY and budget builds. Thus, my comment on using just a low side hose for vacuuming. I have never had a sealer work yet, but I can always hope. Most DIY kits have a low side hose and a can of freon, so This is what I show. Sure, a professional shop should do all that you mentioned but this is about DIY. Thank you for offering to help anyone with questions. That was very nice of you.

Fuel line quick disconnect tools. Most, if not all Autoparts stores carry them. I think the ones in the video were cheap Harbor freight deals.

I am going to have to say no. Even if you could get one or two to line up you will have starter, flywheel and/or converter issues. I think there is a company making an automatic bell housing that bolts to the pump and you just hack off the original bell, but I think it is a scatter shield for all out racing. Otherwise, you will need to replace the case for automatics or the Bell for standards.

Had one break my nose. Not fun.

Thank you

Music definitely is a personal taste. Some love it some hate it. I do find it odd that a guy holding an electric guitar in his thumbnail would be a hater though. I did find my computer was making it sound softer when editing, so I cranked it up. Sorry about that.

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Interesting. Maybe they were late 72 which would label it a 73. 73 went to a full floating K-frame/engine cradle but I have heard of people swapping in a 72/earlier K-frame to take advantage of the parts availability afforded by the earlier design. If you have a 73 with the earlier K-frame I would say you have a rare bird. Thanks for the info.

I do appreciate your opinion, but I originally installed this intake in the 1990s and it worked just fine. It's not a race car, just a toy. The 2 fours are more for looks than performance, yet she is still the fastest thing I own. I do agree the stealth is a great intake, but I have swapped intakes on a race car in the past with very little difference in performance. Believe it or not, a stock GM intake out flowed quite a few aftermarket pieces. If you watch my C4 video where I replace the FI with a stock GM intake, I gained quite a bit of seat of the pants power with that swap. The raised runners and increased flow of the Stealth probably won't benefit this engine much since it is a mild build with only a little over 400 ponies. I have a video coming up on a SB swap in my Gremlin, let me know your opinion on the intake I chose on that one. I chose it over a stock style due to its taller runners, but it was a hard choice since I am a believer in factory technology, and taller runners will raise the RPM range. However, it is a light car, so I opted for the taller intake. Thanks for the comment.

Tune into my Channel, I just posted two in the last week or so. There are more on the C3 than the 4. There is an entire series from 2-years ago until now. The last one was titled: "I made huge mistakes when I first built this engine" The one before is: 1976 Stingray 4-speed transmission install". Click on any C3 playlist to find them all. I hope you enjoy them.

Funny thing is, I need surgery because I was lifting transmissions and the back of trucks/cars, oh, and don't forget engine blocks, LOL! No lie, showing off can get you hurt. It is nice finally getting the Vette back together. She is my first love.

I am sorry, but I do not remember. I will guess it slides in from the open end of the rail. I do know it wasn't real difficult to get to.

Oh and I'm glad you leave the mistakes in your videos because everyone and I mean everyone makes them we are all human and plus the mistakes is funny to watch someone else make them and a added bonus you don't act other TH-cam people like that one guy I started watching and quit because you can tell he is trying his hardest to act and talk like vice grip garage so no matter what keep being yourself and keep making videos and like I said I will always like and then watch your videos and plus comment plus I tell everyone they should come to your channel and subscribe

Thanks John, I really appreciate the encouragement. Don't be too hard on the guy, Ole Dereck isn't too bad of a role model. No lie, sometimes I swear Dereck watches my channel because I will say or do something and shortly after he will say or do something similar. I'm always afraid people will think I stole it from him. I sold his buddy Chad the rearend in the giveaway Duster, so I know he knows who I am.

@essigspeed well he probably does watch your videos and that other guy doesn't just try to talk like him he also tries to do his hand gesture but I just left his channel because he acts like he has to act like someone else instead of being himself and I'm just a firm believer in being yourself and being true to the people watching you but that's just me

I never did get the hand gesture thing. Always thought it was weird. Love Dereck but still think it's weird. Thanks for being such a big fan!

I think I have a set of Duster bullet style mirrors. right side mirrors in that vintage are not very common. Email essig.enterprises@yahoo.com for prices and availability.

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I still have one more to cut. Feel free to come by and show me how it is done.

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Now that you mention it, I never have heard anyone say that.

@essigspeed I be glad when you get all the parts to get back on that old pretty corvette

God willing, I will get to it this coming weekend.

I wanted to show everyone that it is idiot proof. Even if you accidentally try to use the wrong side, you can't. Takes the fear out of making a mistake.

Yes, do put the air on full. Open the doors? Ambient temperature, in the shade? That is way too complicated for a novice, just fill the dang thing. Turning the can upside down can speed things up but you also run the risk of damaging the compressor. It's a risky trick only a professional should use. I will be happy to refund the money you paid for my video. 🤪

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Time for you to build another car John.

@essigspeed can't anymore stay to sick anymore so I just watch on TH-cam

Well John, I am honored that you chose my channel as one of your favorites.

Weird. I have seen the taller brackets but only in B-body positions. I am guessing you either have a rare truck or someone may have changed it in the past. I did a transmission swap on a Fury that someone put a B-body trans into, and your knuckles hit the dash every time you shifted. An A-body trans would have saved your knuckles, but it should have had a C/E-body which would have set it about 5 inches further back. The A-body is only about 2 inches further back, but the overall trans is shorter.

Thats why I do car videos instead of music videos, duh!

Truth be told, this repair is pushing the limits of safe. I doubt there is a welding shop that would touch it due to liability reasons, so it is strictly a DIY project. So far, my repair has held but his frame has cracked in two more places since then. Most importantly is to remember that for rusty metal, 60-11 welding rod is the Go-To.

I did a lot of learning (and mistakes) painting this car. There is a whole series on it all the way up to the actual paint job, including stripes. I believe I mentioned products, paint, fillers and such during some of those. The only thing I would change is adding an adhesion promoter. I found that Duraglass filler worked best as well. I used Urethane primer/sealer for the final prime. Just think flexible when dealing with these cars. There is a You Tube channel called Paintucation that is a professional painter. He may be able to give you a more educated answer. Tell him I said, Hi.

Thanks for the advice but I wasn't trying to be funny, that's just me. I figure, why be boring. Getting more views has to do with the thumbnail, title, and who needs to know what. Once they tune in, is when bad jokes may or may not affect it. Don't you think two pumps and your done bleeding worth a few bad jokes?

It's amazing what a little soap and water can do.

Don't be a grumpy Guss. Singing is happiness leaking out of your face. It doesn't have to good just fun. There is always the mute and fast forward button. Getting the lawn mowed, that's what's important.

3 minutes. you last that long, your better man than me

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