Re: [Amc-list] no stuff

[Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

-- Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx <Wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> No A/C in the American. I'd like to have it, just never got around to it.
> The 4.0L makes it an easy swap as the mounts in place. I want to do it
> stealth mode. If I manage to get to it and still have the cash, for this
> I will just get one of the new units and install it up in place of the
> original box, unless I decide to see how hard it is to fit the hornet
> evap box I have to the American. If I was industrious I think it could be
> reworked to seal to the heater box. I'm guessing I would be far and away
> ahead to just ditch it all and start fresh.    I know you tried to do an
> original dash/evap install in the wagon and it failed to cool well. Makes
> me think a nice new box would be the best bet. I'm not ih shape to be
> doing multiple installs and rip outs till it works! I'm 100% sure the
> convert will get a new box, although all I want in it is heat and
> defrost. It's a convvertible, I'll put the top down!

I put a 64 factory evap unit in my 63. BIG PITA! WHAT A WASTE! Expansion 
valve was stuck. It ate the entire under-dash area.

I eventually bought a Vintage Air underdash unit, totally superior. 
Calibrated for 134a, but mainly, the hose situation resolved automatically 
-- all the old crap uses small diameter hoses with flare fittings. The new 
stuff uses larger hoses and O-rings. Mixing the two was a big PITA! And who 
wants to use a York?!

I routed the hose and added length such that I could unbolt the underdash 
unit and sit it on the floor or seat. Very convenient!
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