I don't like expansion valves
 

So, I took out my 1970 evaporator and put in a 1987.

Just incase anyone else is thinking about it. Also have a sanden compressor and 14x27 Ebay condensor to put in.

Already spent some time spiffing up controls and making all the flaps work.

More to come as I get more done.

Re: I don't like expansion valves
 

I will be doing the same thing when I get to that point in my ls swap. Is there an office in the new evaporator?

Re: I don't like expansion valves
 

If you notice the crimp marks on the smaller tube of the evaporator, that's where the orifice goes.

I also bought an accumulator and a cycling switch for an 87.

Re: I don't like expansion valves
 

Is this stuff cheaper $$ for the 87?

Re: I don't like expansion valves
 

I'm wondering myself.... why not just buy/get the 87 stuff? Clue us/me in on why?

Re: I don't like expansion valves
 

1987 R10 parts-
Evap- 48.89
Accumulator- 17.82
Pressure switch- 8.83

Ebay generic-
Allan GroveA/C comp bracket- 98.50
Sanden scv508- 195.00
Universal 14x27 parallel cond- 49.99

Total. - 419.03

I have some partial hose kits lying around. So I will have a new r134a system with a fixed orifice and a cycling compressor.

Re: I don't like expansion valves
 

So it is a cheaper alternative to this kit.

Old air 50-7228. - 420

Re: I don't like expansion valves
 

Did this about 25 years ago on my 71. I put the orifice in the line right at the battery tray at the union so it's easy to get to for changing. The system works great. I originally used normal R-12 parts because at the time no kits where available.
Later I bought the Classic Air group kits to get better performance out of the AC.:chevy:

Re: I don't like expansion valves
 

Cool

Re: I don't like expansion valves
 

Thanks,
yes it is very cool!

No matter if it's 95* outside my truck runs at 38* inside.

I sent them pictures of the truck after installing their kit and was sent a request to put my truck on their cataloge. As you can see I said yes!:chevy: