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mrein3 · 08-07-2011, 11:32 PM

I used an A6 compressor out of a 1971 Monte Carlo I junked in 1994. I put some oil in it and every once in a while spun the compressor and made sure it worked.

I adjusted the POA to work with R134a.
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I flushed the compressor with modern oil that I purchased from ACkits.vom. BAV Auto 100. It is chartruse in color which helps with leak detection. After 3 or 4 flushes I figured it was good to go.

The evaporator and condensor came out of a junk truck. I flushed them with mineral spirits.

I purchased a new, aftermarket expansion valve from ACkits.com.
A new aftermarket receiver/dryer from ACkits.com.
And a new fan belt from NAPA.

I pulled a vacuum. Let it sit for 30 minutes to make sure I had no leaks, then filled the system with 36 oz. of R134a.

08-07-2011, 11:32 PM	#4
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,254	Re: Air Conditioning I used an A6 compressor out of a 1971 Monte Carlo I junked in 1994. I put some oil in it and every once in a while spun the compressor and made sure it worked. I adjusted the POA to work with R134a. http://www.autoacforum.com/messagevi...AR_MSGDBTABLE= I flushed the compressor with modern oil that I purchased from ACkits.vom. BAV Auto 100. It is chartruse in color which helps with leak detection. After 3 or 4 flushes I figured it was good to go. The evaporator and condensor came out of a junk truck. I flushed them with mineral spirits. I purchased a new, aftermarket expansion valve from ACkits.com. A new aftermarket receiver/dryer from ACkits.com. And a new fan belt from NAPA. I pulled a vacuum. Let it sit for 30 minutes to make sure I had no leaks, then filled the system with 36 oz. of R134a. Attached Images __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN