Angelo Voltura Posted August 15, 2020 Share Posted August 15, 2020 So they are used to force all the air to go thru the condenser & radiator. I know our trucks have a "filler" that goes between the radiator support and the radiator on AC trucks at top. Dave ---- I wouldn't be surprised. I haven't played around with many AC trucks of our generation but it makes me wonder if they are something similar to these. Every one I have had had that metal panel there. These later ones are pretty sturdy which is why I used them for the hood. They seal well and keep water from pouring in when it rains and do a good job keeping debris like pine needles out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 15, 2020 Author Share Posted August 15, 2020 I wouldn't be surprised. I haven't played around with many AC trucks of our generation but it makes me wonder if they are something similar to these. Every one I have had had that metal panel there. These later ones are pretty sturdy which is why I used them for the hood. They seal well and keep water from pouring in when it rains and do a good job keeping debris like pine needles out. Angelo - Are you using those seals on the back of the hood where it hits the cowl? Or just on the fenders? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angelo Voltura Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Angelo - Are you using those seals on the back of the hood where it hits the cowl? Or just on the fenders? Just on the fenders. The seal on the cowl is the same one that came factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86 12 Brutus Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Angelo - Are you using those seals on the back of the hood where it hits the cowl? Or just on the fenders? Finished the exhaust and intake manifolds, got the heater box back in with the new blower motor. Hopefully the dash will be back in this week and next weekend AC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 Finished the exhaust and intake manifolds, got the heater box back in with the new blower motor. Hopefully the dash will be back in this week and next weekend AC Good job, George! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArdWrknTrk Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Finished the exhaust and intake manifolds, got the heater box back in with the new blower motor. Hopefully the dash will be back in this week and next weekend AC Brutus really looks immaculate under the hood too. I spy another pair of vice-grips, after Cory and I both commenced how handy that are when you need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86 12 Brutus Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Brutus really looks immaculate under the hood too. I spy another pair of vice-grips, after Cory and I both commenced how handy that are when you need them. The vice grip is optional heavy duty fan shroud holder, hehehe. All thats left under there is to paint the valve cover and install ac components. I do need a new carb spacer, i had to do a repair job on this one with slicone and i know it willnot hold up, i needed to do it just make sure everything would run. I'm trying to find an aftermarket carb spacer but keep coming up empty handed. I can find them for the 170 and 200 but not for the 300 Any clue if they will fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 The vice grip is optional heavy duty fan shroud holder, hehehe. All thats left under there is to paint the valve cover and install ac components. I do need a new carb spacer, i had to do a repair job on this one with slicone and i know it willnot hold up, i needed to do it just make sure everything would run. I'm trying to find an aftermarket carb spacer but keep coming up empty handed. I can find them for the 170 and 200 but not for the 300 Any clue if they will fit? George - Is there a reason you are looking for an aftermarket spacer? I ask because this thread gives a part number for an earlier spacer that didn't have EGR. And while that one is gone, you may be able to find another of them. That part, D7TZ 9A589-H, fits 77 & 78 El50/350,Fl50/350 trucks w/a 300 - - exc. Calif emissions. But, I do think the bolt spacing for some of the Carter YF's & YFA's varied. So I can't say that all spacers fit. Perhaps those that know will chime in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machspeed Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 George - Is there a reason you are looking for an aftermarket spacer? I ask because this thread gives a part number for an earlier spacer that didn't have EGR. And while that one is gone, you may be able to find another of them. That part, D7TZ 9A589-H, fits 77 & 78 El50/350,Fl50/350 trucks w/a 300 - - exc. Calif emissions. But, I do think the bolt spacing for some of the Carter YF's & YFA's varied. So I can't say that all spacers fit. Perhaps those that know will chime in? This will be a first for me, as I'm painting my tailgate.....two coats of SPI epoxy applied yesterday. Filler work to follow, another coat of SPI epoxy, 2k primer, sanding then bc/cc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 This will be a first for me, as I'm painting my tailgate.....two coats of SPI epoxy applied yesterday. Filler work to follow, another coat of SPI epoxy, 2k primer, sanding then bc/cc. Looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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