77 AC Condensor Removal
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Racer
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77 AC Receiver/Dryer Removal
How hard is it to remove and replace the AC receiver/dryer on a 77? It appears that it would be extremely difficult due to the fact that it is tucked in behind the coolant reservoir and in a very hard to reach location. Is it bolted in place or is it just held in place by the coolant lines that are attached?
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Melting Slicks
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On my non VIR '77 it is strapped to a bracket with a metal band held with a small bolt. It is best reached from the bottom by removing the splash shield behind the tire. I used a cut off 10" Crescent wrench to tighten the fitting that is in the fender well area. I was able to find a one piece that made the alignment easier. Start the fittings with the strap off then secure with the strap and then final tightening. mike...
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Racer
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On my non VIR '77 it is strapped to a bracket with a metal band held with a small bolt. It is best reached from the bottom by removing the splash shield behind the tire. I used a cut off 10" Crescent wrench to tighten the fitting that is in the fender well area. I was able to find a one piece that made the alignment easier. Start the fittings with the strap off then secure with the strap and then final tightening. mike...
Melting Slicks
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There are four bolts. Two vertical at the fender flange and two horizontal behind the rocker cover. I forgot to mention the rocker cover must come off to access those two bolts. Use a little refrigerant oil on the new o-rings, the threads on the fittings and the pipe where the female fittings rotate. This greatly reduces the tendency of the components trying to twist and prevents damage to the o-rings. mike...
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Drifting
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And ... Don't pop open the the dryer until you are ready to install and then immediately pull a vacuum on the system, otherwise the dryer will be sucking the moisture out of the ambient air or in the system.
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Racer
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There are four bolts. Two vertical at the fender flange and two horizontal behind the rocker cover. I forgot to mention the rocker cover must come off to access those two bolts. Use a little refrigerant oil on the new o-rings, the threads on the fittings and the pipe where the female fittings rotate. This greatly reduces the tendency of the components trying to twist and prevents damage to the o-rings. mike...
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