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    Who knows auto insurance? Ins outs loopholes

    I'm late to the game and don't have much to add, but in Texas at least, you can have Uninsured Motorist without having full coverage. We have significant problems with uninsured folks down here, so my vehicles that don't have Comprehensive get UMI and Liability. If someone hits my car, it will...
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    Manual Transmission Swap Options

    If you want a 5 speed, it doesn't sound like an NV4500 would be the right "style" for a sporty truck (more of the 3/4T and 1T/Diesel application), but the NV3500 (1/2 ton and S10 applications) is probably a lot more what you are looking for. Not as familiar on the 4 speeds as the guys above, so...
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    AC mismatch?

    Old R12 hoses can leak with 134a, but a condenser should leak at all. O-rings or schrader as mentioned, or just a regular old fashioned leak is much more likely than any issue from a parts mismatch.
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    Pressure Brake Bleeding Question

    Not exactly an answer to the question, but a tip I picked up from an old guy on another board. When changing disc brake pads, install a line and crack the bleeder at the caliper, then compress the pistons. You will flush the old brake fluid and do a decent job of getting any air out, then just...
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    27 FT Holiday Rambler

    Yeah, when the pressure is still there, the startup surge is fighting a really bad dead-head on already hot windings, and it is pretty tortuous on a compressor. Once or twice isn't terrible, but if it happens regularly its a death sentence. I don't think my RV AC has that, but it usually just...
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    27 FT Holiday Rambler

    There is a reasonable chance there's a timer function, either in the thermostat or possibly the AC. It will trip a breaker pretty easy if it starts up too soon after shutdown, so that is a good safeguard to have, if that's it. If it's just half broken... Well, that's an option too. Yeah, I had...
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    AC blowing off at compressor?

    Agreed to all above. Dumping charge there is a feature, not a bug, but the high pressure switch should help. I think they mostly used them after the 134 switch, and I'd guess that F bodies might be a good option (since they would likely experience higher engine speeds that the factory would plan...
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    Water mist cooling and an easy up ???

    I remember seeing an early Hot Rod Drag Week write up where some guys were running a stupid fast turbo 4 cyl Fox body, hauling a small trailer with slicks and kegs from their local brewery/sponsor. It blew a head gasket but they needed to get to the next stop to stay in the running, so they took...
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    Sanden AC compressor for Suburban with front and rear air

    That compressor should be enough for you. Definitely make sure the lines are clean, replace orifice and think about cleaning or replacing the TXV in the back. A parallel flow condenser will improve performance if you're worried about it and replacing it anyway, I'd recommend it, especially for...
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    Water mist cooling and an easy up ???

    If your humidity is much over 50%, the benefit is going to decrease pretty quick. You might find yourself pulsing it on and off to some extent so that you don't just end up with everything wet. One thing to note, higher water pressure is going to give you much better performance. Low pressure...
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    The FlatLander – A Squarebody That Shouldn’t Exist

    I've always liked the Avalanche, and a Squarevalanche would be cool. If I get old and bored, I think a SuBlazer with a removable hardtop would be the most likely option for me. But I also know that I don't have anywhere near the gumption to actually pull it off myself. Welcome, and good luck!
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    M122 blown 5.3 in my 99 silveraydo

    I love what you're doing with this. Does the latching relay retain it's position when power is removed? i.e., if you have activated Tow/Haul and then turn the truck off, the factory system "forgets" that you were in Tow and defaults back to the regular shift map. Have you made sure your latching...
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    Correct Gear Oil+

    Is it possible the old man was getting confused with the NV4500 that is much more specific on fluid (NOT GL-4, but it is a special one)? Either way, what did Mark Twain say? It's not always what you don't know that kills you, it's what you know that just ain't so...
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    NV3500 swap

    Well, maybe you *Shouldn't* tow in 5th on the NV4500, but you *Can't* cruise in 5th in the SM465. And the gear ratio splits are closer on the NV than the SM, but of course there are better options if you have the cash to make it happen. I don't.
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    Well that sucks

    /\ This if you need to replace anything. If the yellow liquid is oily like it looks, then you aren't seeing freon, you are seeing the oil mixed with the freon. Press the schrader valve just a tad and see if you get a spray of anything, if it's dead, then you most certainly blew the evaporator...
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