Re: 82 Imperial vaccuum routing for climate control (was: Re: IML: AC on 82 Imperial)

[DavisADM@xxxxxxx]

I guess I was too late about the warning/suggestion of not converting to R-134


In a message dated 05/13/06 03:53:15 PM, nathall@xxxxxxxx writes:
> Thanks to those who replied.
>
> I spent this morning retrofitting the system to R-134a.? Lo and behold, it
> cools!? The system seems to be working as it should.
>
> Wanting to complete the project, I set out to replace the interior blower
> switch on the climate control panel (the old switch had blown and the
> blower was stuck on low). I read and saved Dick's procedure from a couple
> years ago about using a brand new switch from NAPA. As a last resort, I
> would tackle it.
>
> Luckily, I was able to find an entire working climate control cluster
> complete with fan switch that was in better condition than mine at my local
> wrecking yard from an '84 NY 5th Ave.? Apparently they use the exact same
> cluster.
>
> In the process of removing the old cluster from the Imperial I didn't
> realize I had inadvertantly pulled the vaccuum hoses that control the air
> flow direction out from where they attach to the harness.? They are all
> color coded, but I have no idea how they go back into place.
>
> Yes, I am working on getting a copy of the FSM for this car, but in the
> meantime would someone be kind enough as to give me the proper routing
> schematic? :)? Thanks!
>
>
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> Nat Hall
> 1982 Imperial Coupe
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