air cond
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Instructor
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air cond
Hi just wondering others thoughts have the engine out at moment doing rebuild and tidy up engine bay.Not sure if to leave all air conditioner components out,dont think i need it as always drive with tops of,but if i ever sold would others prefer a/c working.
thanks in advance for any opinions.
thanks in advance for any opinions.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Bellmore NY
I am a big fan of air conditioning. Wow..Im going to say "pun intended"!
When I was looking for mine I didnt really care what year I was looking at...it had to have A/C.
Although it doesnt work, its on my list of things to do. Yeah, I could have added an aftermarket set up to a non a/c car [and perhaps I would have been better off that way], but the two most important features when I was shopping was 4 speed and A/C....the big block was a dumb-luck find.
When I was looking for mine I didnt really care what year I was looking at...it had to have A/C.
Although it doesnt work, its on my list of things to do. Yeah, I could have added an aftermarket set up to a non a/c car [and perhaps I would have been better off that way], but the two most important features when I was shopping was 4 speed and A/C....the big block was a dumb-luck find.
Racer
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Fredericksburg Va.
Mine doesn't work and I don't care because I would not use it anyway. Its all there though. BUT if the car is a factory air car think resale and originality and keep it if originality matters to you. If not rip it out it's in the way.
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air cond
Thanks everyone for replies
Its just that i am in australia and when cars are brought in this country a/c has to be disconnected cant have gas in system,so not sure if was working or not ,just i wont use it but not sure what others thought,,just i like others ideas to help me decide which way to go.
Its just that i am in australia and when cars are brought in this country a/c has to be disconnected cant have gas in system,so not sure if was working or not ,just i wont use it but not sure what others thought,,just i like others ideas to help me decide which way to go.
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Still working on my factory AC in my 64 coupe and have a new question. I believe somewhere in this thread or another thread about RPM drop, somebody noted the need for the compressor to have a 6 1/2" ($$$) pulley. I wanted to ask "why is that important?" With the help of a new shop we were able to find a leak in the system and I believe now have that solved. However I again have the excessive RPM drop when at idle which caused stalling. My belief was an OVERCHARGE of freon because I was told the high side pressure was about 280+PSI. So I was thinking that maybe the compressor pulley diameter had something to do with the drag and RPM drop. I have a new aftermarket A6 Murray compressor with a small 5+/-" pulley installed. I looked at my removed original compressor and it has the 6 1/2" pulley. Before I investigate if we can switch the pulleys or put the original compressor back in I wanted to know if someone understood the need for the large diameter pulley.
Any thoughts?
Craig
Any thoughts?
Craig
Melting Slicks
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From: Peoria Arizona
As someone who is currently having to go through the hassle of reinstalling an AC system that was removed by a previous owner, I say leave it alone or someone after you may want to hunt you down and kick you in the shin for taking it out. 
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Thank you, I was hoping that the over pressure causing the RPM drop was correct. And I'll PM Larry. I was hoping he would see this post.
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From: Sarasota, FL
Classic Member
Joined: Jan 2020
Posts: 514
Likes: 74
From: Sarasota, FL
Still working on my factory AC in my 64 coupe and have a new question. I believe somewhere in this thread or another thread about RPM drop, somebody noted the need for the compressor to have a 6 1/2" ($$$) pulley. I wanted to ask "why is that important?" With the help of a new shop we were able to find a leak in the system and I believe now have that solved. However I again have the excessive RPM drop when at idle which caused stalling. My belief was an OVERCHARGE of freon because I was told the high side pressure was about 280+PSI. So I was thinking that maybe the compressor pulley diameter had something to do with the drag and RPM drop. I have a new aftermarket A6 Murray compressor with a small 5+/-" pulley installed. I looked at my removed original compressor and it has the 6 1/2" pulley. Before I investigate if we can switch the pulleys or put the original compressor back in I wanted to know if someone understood the need for the large diameter pulley.
Any thoughts?
Craig
Any thoughts?
Craig
Craig