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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 20 (HVAC SYSTEM - GENERAL SERVICING)SYSTEM SERVICE VALVESSPECIAL VALVE CONNECTORS
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic

Special Valve Connectors

1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Special Valve Connectors
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On some General Motors models, thread size on high-side service valve (3/8" - 24 threads) is different from thread size on low-side service valve (7/16" - 20 threads). Special adapters are required to make this connection. See Fig 1 . These adapters are available in 45 degree and 90 degree angles in addition to straight-fixed and flexible adapters.

Fig 1: Flexible High Side Adapter
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