Re: [Amc-list] gooey stuff what the heck is that?

[Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

I have some info here:

http://wps.com/AMC/1963-Rambler-Classic-550-Cross-Country/AC/index.html

I ended up getting most of my stuff from ACsource.com. People actually 
answered the phone! I got my VintageAir under dash unit from somewhere 
else though.

> 1. What cleaner or solvent should be used? Would CRC Brake Clean work?


There's a special AC system cleaner, comes in an aerosol can. I have two 
cans but haven't used it yet! On the Classic I abandoned all the old 
factory crap (it was bad) and went all new.

On the 70 Hornet, which I simply need to crimp the hoses, install the 
new compressor I ahve, flush and charge! I will flush the evap unit 
(dash unit). You're supposed to use compressed air to blow out the 
cleaner, but most air tanks are dirty and wet. Not sure what I'm gonna 
do here (you go first :-)

> 2. If I flush out the interior of the condenser and evaporator coils with
> the appropriate cleaner/solvent,
>     What should I use to clean the exterior of these coils. I need to remove
> the old finish (black paint),
>      straighten the fins between the tubes, and then repaint the condenser
> coil with what kind of paint?

Man, unless you're doing a restoration, I'd pitch the old factory 
condenser and buy a new one. The new ones are vastly superior, though 
not that cheap (udner $200?). Especially if you're switching to h134a. 
The condenser is the key to cold air!

That introduces aother problem -- new stuff is all O-ring, old stuff is 
all flares. ACsource can sell you custom fittings that will solve the 
problem (eg. #8 flare on #10 hose for the evap to compressor return line).


> 3. What would you suggest I use in and around the heater core box and the
> A/C box to insure that there
>      is no residual mousy smell? ( fricken mice, stick the heck out of
> everything good)

Full disassembly? I have no idea... its probablty full o fpine needles 
and mouse turds, I know of no other way.


> 4. Have any of you ever had one of these heater core or A/C boxes completely
> disassembled right down to
>     removing the little rivets? Where did you find matching or nearly
> matching rivets and what tool did you set the
>     new rivets with?

I'm not a restorer or purist; I use whatever is appropriate, long 
lasting and maintainable, so I'm the last one to ask here. Matt does a 
much better job of work like this. I'm a mercenary. AMC purist (eg. no 
brand C motors!!) but all of my cars are basically customs.
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