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Old Aug 23, 2016 | 11:27 PM
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I pulling my hair out, looking for the right A/C Compressor for my '77. Every parts house web site I go on, including AC Delco's site. They are giving me 2 different part numbers, 15-20206 and 15-21764. Will both fit, the 15-20206 is saying something about a switch. I don't know what to order. I want an AC Delco unit, not an after market one... HELP!!!!!
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77s used the R4. What's the difference between the two part numbers you're being given?
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This from AC Delco site:

Air Conditioning Compressor
Part Number: 15-21764
Product Notes:
A/c Compressor
w/R4 Compressor; New w/Clutch; w/5 Dia Pulley; w/Single Groove Pulley; ; Metric Threads; Due to New enhancements, compressor may differ in; appearance from OE Please refer to installation kit provided w/each; compressor. May Req Metric Bolt Kit; 1 Per Veh
Per Vehicle: 1; Years: 1977-1979

This looks like the one I used....mine is a July '77 production car. Mine is second design. ....

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One compressor has a switch mounted in the rear of the compressor. You can use either compressor. You don't need the switch unless you have wiring for it.
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The Corvette Parts and Illustration Catalog, Effective June, 1982 lists two compressors for the 1977;

77 Y W/AXIAL CMPR (1ST DES) - 12300270
77 Y W/AXIAL CMPR (2ND DES) - 12300272


1st Design does not have HI SI PRESS SW IN RR HD. 2nd Design has HI SI PRESS SW IN RR HD.



Good luck... GUSTO
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