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by jz78dje
Tue Dec 04, 2001 10:18 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Hotter engine...
Replies: 16
Views: 895

Hotter engine...

Actually, it appears that the low temp stat in the service manual would be a 160 degree, and the high temp would be the 195 degree. It turns out that lower temp stats were used in the past because oils weren't as good as they are now in terms of handling high temperatures. But another thing to consi...
by jz78dje
Tue Dec 04, 2001 8:18 pm
Forum: Engine & Drivetrain
Topic: Hotter engine...
Replies: 16
Views: 895

Hotter engine...

I'm not certain, but I think that most older cars should use a 180 degree thermostat. The 195 degree thermostats started to become more common as emissions requirements became stricter. I would use the Low temp thermostat which appears to be 180 according to the service manual. The only thing the ga...
by jz78dje
Mon Nov 19, 2001 2:53 pm
Forum: Electrical & Accessories
Topic: 1979 "Miles to Empty" gauge
Replies: 1
Views: 195

1979 "Miles to Empty" gauge

The miles to empty system also includes a speed sensor that is mounted in series with the speedo cable. At the least this would need to be installed, which probably also means a different speedo cable, but if you find one, you can probably find the other so this shouldn't be a problem. I'm guessing ...
by jz78dje
Thu Oct 25, 2001 10:23 pm
Forum: Electrical & Accessories
Topic: town car air ride
Replies: 1
Views: 205

town car air ride

I have these but can't figure out how to print or post them. Are you trying to figure out where to connect the wires. Perhaps if you give me some specific info on what you are looking for I can relay the information.
by jz78dje
Thu Oct 25, 2001 10:16 pm
Forum: Electrical & Accessories
Topic: Removing 8track player, HELP
Replies: 7
Views: 386

Removing 8track player, HELP

OK, I don't remember the exact details, but the important points are 1)the radio needs to come out from the rear of the dash, 2)there are two plugs, the antenna, and a gound strap connected to the radio, the ground strap is bolted into the back of the radio, 3) you can free the radio by pulling the ...
by jz78dje
Thu Jul 26, 2001 10:58 pm
Forum: Electrical & Accessories
Topic: A/C ???
Replies: 10
Views: 481

A/C ???

OK, this is a crude way to check, but you can buy a simple gauge at most auto parts stores to take a pressure reading. It looks somewhat like a tire gauge. Pull the low pressure (important make sure it's the low side) fitting cap and take a reading. If it's somewhere in the 30 range, you're OK on ch...
by jz78dje
Tue Jul 24, 2001 11:04 am
Forum: Electrical & Accessories
Topic: A/C ???
Replies: 10
Views: 481

A/C ???

My 78 cools dow pretty quickly as well, but it is still R-12. A couple of questions, you say you installed a new compressor, does this mean a modern compressor, or a rebuild of an original equipment compressor? Also, did you change all of the old orings and seals in the system? Older cars are much m...