Re: Aftermarket AC

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> There's a bunch of photos of mainly the compressor install. I
> hacked up a 1980's bracket to fit my 1970 232. I usually take
> photos during the install, didn't this time, so they're not as
> good as they ought to be.

Tom, thanks for the photos; So, you routed the V-belt around the compressor, the water pump, and an add-on idler?

I have power steering, low on the passenger side, and I was thinking that it may be best to use that in conjunction with a 3rd point somehow.  I'd have to find a 2-groove PS pulley, but I'm not sure that I can get it down to the balancer without interference.  I haven't got the parts yet, hopefully this week or next, so still speculating.

For an evaporator, many are wanting to sell me a dual-evap system.  I don't distrust their reasoning, that a single evap won't cool down the back of a station wagon, but I really don't want to go that way.  Most of the AC shops don't or won't rate their evap units for BTU's or fan/flow rate, so it's hard to compare/get a large capacity unit.  I figure to get the largest/highest capacity front cool-only unit and that will suffice.  It should keep the front cool.  I don't have kids - just the wife and I - so am not totally concerned with keeping the rear to the same standard as the front seat.

Another item is the alternator output. I have the stock setup, and the "alt" light faintly glows when I have the headlights on.  Figure to upgrade that.  I think stock is 37 amps or so.  Advance Auto has a 61 amp unit new w/lifetime warranty for ~$35.  I'm thinking of getting that and a new voltage regulator.

I've also ordered a new radiator, 3 row max cooling, for a '79 V8 Spirit.  I have a '82 Spirit radiator in it now so I know it fits as the original did.  Should be here soon.

I'll have cool air by summer for the drive to Atlanta!

Jim Boone
Mims, FL

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