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> 74 weight loss program, Finally time to de-AC
robkammer
post Aug 30 2024, 02:09 PM
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All: I've been distracted for a while but back in Teener mode getting the Bumblebee ready for the PIB festivities. I've been vacillating since buying the car on what to do with the dealer installed AC, long inoperable. Long story short, it gonna be 'out of here'.
First step was the condenser, Stoddards sells a replacement piece for the frunk floor and tow hook.
Next is the under dash unit, reciever/dryer and hoses. This winter when I do a clutch job the compressor will come off and the tin will be replaced. If anyone has a tin piece for a 74 2.0 I would be interested. Any condition except rust is acceptable.
My question: Is any of this hardware worth keeping? I can't imagine anyone using this car as a daily driver. And if someone wanted AC I believe they would start at Griffiths and
finish with a working conditioner.
Any thought are appreciated.
Thanks!
Rob
PS; After almost 4 years of messing with the braking system, I FINALLY was able to get some front wheel lock yesterday. Third set of calipers from 'you know who' and another regulator from the same.
It's nice to have binders that I can count on!
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post Aug 31 2024, 08:36 AM
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The complete under dash unit is the evaporator housing.

It has its own blower motor.

That is worth saving, especially if the plastic housing is still nice.

I'd also save the compressor and all of the engine mounting hardware.

The hardware could be used to side mount a modern compressor. There is a small Sanden that looks like it would work. I've verified that compressor can be turned backwards (914 style), and it will work fine.

The York compressor is the tiny one, it's sort of rare, and someone MIGHT want it for a full-on restoration.
In the past, internal parts were available for the York so it might be rebuildable.

One thing the York compressor was really good at was compressing air.
We don't need on-board air in a 914 but many service vehicles could use it.

If the York turns by hand, it's worth saving.
Locked up its dumpster food...
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