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    To be clear, this is not original to my 1990; the evaporator is from a later model XJ... But yes, it looks like this
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    Will you be selling then individually or as a set only?
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    Yes, I'm happy with the fitment. Material is easy to work with. I scored it to cut the roll in half. Using a fine tooth blade on a hackzall to trim, heat gun with light pressure in a brake for the bends.
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    Mocked up an inner fender liner over the last couple nights. Figured the best way to protect all this fresh metal is to shield it from direct punishment. This might not seem like a big accomplishment, but I enjoy at least knowing that details like this are at least past the "proof of concept" stage. Used this stuff: https://www.speedwaymotors.com/Colored-Plastic-HDPE-Sheet-10-Ft-Rolled-1-8-Inch-Thick,1557.html?sku=910041-BLK
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    Scored a set of JT steelies for $10 a pop. I like them!
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    Here's what I made
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    I might have the OE one from my 1990. I can confirm that there are different evaporator and txv orientations. I'll send some pictures when I get a chance.
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    The most we managed to find was the cast UCA mount on the diff hit the power steering inlet, but this is well beyond where the tires will be stuffed hard.
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    Track bar progress today:
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    Good looking work in here. Any updates?
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    I agree. Life has this way of slowing these things down.
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    Current fluid temps are exactly room temp and, unfortunately, will be remaining that way for a long time. You are correct on the "regulating" effect, though, the primary reason I bothered to do this was to add volume. Plus, it's right there next to the steering box... This is on the "cold" (outlet) side of the cooler and, aside from the O-rings, the fitting is steel. I considered an AN or JIC fitting, but I wanted to avoid the bulk and am not convinced there's much to be gained.
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    I think I have found a solution for the cooler outlet. Out of the box, Dorman 800-121 doesn't engage because the barb on the radiator-side is too long. Against my typical preference, I elected to shorten the barb. I would have greatly preferred replacing the fitting in the radiator, unfortunately, it's soldered onto the cooler. My only remaining concerns are 1. The possibility that I cut off more length than necessary, leaving only one of the o-rings left to seal 2. That the o-ring material may not be compatible with power steering fluid.
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    I failed to mention that I'm repurposing the cooler in the radiator for use on the power steering return - pressure shouldn't be a concern here. I would have greatly preferred replacing the fitting in the radiator, but, unfortunately, it's soldered onto the cooler. My only remaining concerns is the possibility that I cut off more length than necessary, leaving only one of the o-rings left to seal OR that the o-ring material may not be compatible with power steering fluid.
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    Well, sometimes it just takes a fresh look at things to come up with the (likely) solution. The Dorman 800-121 didn't engage because the barb on the radiator-side was too long. Against my typical preference, I elected to shorten the barb. Viola! Now I'll just have to wait for an eternity until I see if it holds 🙄
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    Thanks, but it's a quick-connect fitting I'm looking for. I had hoped that this would do the trick, but it doesn't engage.
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    Anyone??
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    Does anyone know of a source for a fitting for 3/8" push-on hose?
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    Thanks!
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    Mine hasn't been a daily driver for 10 years and has been torn apart for resto-mod for 7 or so with another 2 years (min) to go. I figured out a while ago that I had to find satisfaction in enjoying the project - learn new skills, involve your kids (if you have them), etc.
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    Copper-nickel is the best. I'll also say that bubble flares are easier to make than double and with a tiny bit of research you can simply get the correct fittings.
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    AMC strikes again, lol I'll have to check the one from my 1990 some time
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    That surprises me. It's almost certainly a GM switch, and I've personally rewired GM stuff as early as 1966 and not seeing anything except 56 series. But that was AMC-era, so who knows.
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    Is it not Delphi/Aptiv 56 series?
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