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    R-12 refridgerant to 134

    Thanks for all of your advice and comments. I already replaced the whole system with new components except the compressor. I had a retired GM mechanic replace the seals in the compressor. So everything is new and has been evacuated. I them pressurized the system to make sure it held pressure...
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    R-12 refridgerant to 134

    I have a 1986 GMC Jimmy with front AC only. I just replaced all components and checked system for leaks by evacuating system. I need to know two things. 1. How many pounds of R-12 is used in the system. (The sticker from side of evaportator box is missing) 2. What percentage of that do I use...
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    Torque converter lock up kit for 1986 GMC Jimmy

    I am installing a torque converter lock up kit on my GMC Jimmy. The kit comes with a switch that mounts up by brake pedal. However, the truck already has two switched up there by pedal. I believe on is for cruise and other for brake/lights. Any know of a way to fabricate so I can install this...
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    steering column wiring

    Thanks so Much! Hopefully everything works in the tilt column. Wont know until a few weeks when I am ready to fire the engine.
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    steering column wiring

    I replaced the steering column in my 1986 GMC Jimmy with a tilt steering column from a Jimmy that was a different year. Everything went in OK but I noticed that at the bottom of the steering column, just before passing though through to engine side, the tilt steering column that I put in has the...
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    Paint engine compartment?

    Thanks to all of you for the pics and the advice. I have some time to think about it.
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    Paint engine compartment?

    I am restoring a 1986 GMC jimmy and currently have the body off the frame. I was wondering what other people have done with the front of cab right behind engine. It is barely exposed due to the ac condenser box, brake booster and most of the engine. I know from factory is matches exterior of...
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    Windshield wipers moving slow.

    thanks for the responses!
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    Windshield wipers moving slow.

    The wipers were moving slow and the delay wipers did not work. I replaced the delay module under the dash and now the delay work but the wipers still move really slow. Not sure where to start with this. Has anyone had a similar problem? The problem is in a 1986 GMC Jimmy.
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    Heater not blowing at all

    I just went through this with my 1986 Jimmy last week. I first jumped a positive directly to blower and it worked. Then I first replaced the resistor that attaches to heater box. I then had power to the relay but no power was passing through the purple wire to blower. I replaced the relay and...
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    GMC hood emblem.

    Does anyone know where I can find a new hood ornament for my 1986 GMC jimmy. I just purchased a 1986 GMC jimmy out of California and need to find a GMC hood ornament and the new chrome mounting hardware as well. I can find a lot of chevy hood ornaments but not the GMC one that I need. I would...

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