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ac compressor

Posted: 7/29/11 1:15pm Message 11 of 18
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ac compressor

Posted: 8/10/11 7:27pm Message 12 of 18
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I started the install. Thanks to Terry, (my7t1) I think I know what I am doing now.
Here are some pictures for now:
New parallel flow condenser, I used the original mounting brackets. (15"x27" painted black)
New 709 compressor and mounts


New VIR Eliminator
Not all the hoses are connected yet. The cycle switch attaches to one of the ports on the top.
I had to order some extra fittings for the VIR Eliminator so I hope to have all the hoses on by Saturday. 
I would like to get the system charged with R134 before the Woodward Dream Cruise on the 20th.
Redwingvette2011-08-10 19:40:59


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73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box
 


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Posted: 8/11/11 6:53am Message 13 of 18
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Man, you'll have an all new system (except the evaporator). Should be COOL times ahead!
 
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ac compressor

Posted: 8/11/11 8:47am Message 14 of 18
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Vette(s): 1969 daytona conv. all original 350 350 380 4 sp w/air..and hard top
One thing I noticed on you VIR eliminator kit is the fittings look like they are for R12..would need to remove the needle valve in those and install a retro fit kit..unless you are doing R12.

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ac compressor

Posted: 8/12/11 8:54am Message 15 of 18
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those A-6 compressors leak even when new, changed the seal twice, no luck when I turned on the ac the car would slow down and the temp woud go up, so I pulled the belt and said to heck with it, when I decide to fix it will be  the new style setup and store the original stuff for the new owner.


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Posted: 8/12/11 6:15pm Message 16 of 18
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True, the Eliminator has R12 fittings but the new compressor hose fittings are for R134 so that is not a problem. 
Redwingvette2011-08-12 18:16:29


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73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box
 


Re: ac compressor

Posted: 8/27/11 12:40pm Message 17 of 18
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I had the system charged with R134 today. 
I installed a C4 fan "while I was at it". I had to make a 3/4" spacer to make the fan fit. The blades are twice as big and 3/4" taller then the C3 fan. I used my Rotozip saw to cut the 5 3/4" hole for the blade to fit. Then I cut the outside shape with my table saw. I sealed the particle board before I installed it. I used some adhesive/sealant to glue the spacer to the housing. I used longer screws to mount the fan and through the spacer into the housing. The C4 fan has a two-post connector so I attached the wires with spade connectors on to the terminals.

The blower fan and the new system cools better then the old system did.
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73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box
 


Re: ac compressor

Posted: 9/4/11 4:16pm Message 18 of 18
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Here is a link to my install.
The system worked great even in the 100+*F days in Kentucky this weekend.




Brian - NCM Lifetime Member

73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
3.55 gear BTO 200-4R trans,
Leather seats, Seatbelt Plus 3point seatbelts, Pioneer CD player
Magnaflow Exhuast System

Dewitt radiator and dual electric fans
Borgeson Steering box
 


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