I need a new a/c compressor - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

smokekiki · 05-26-2005, 04:21 PM

I have a bb with factory air.It needs a new compressor.Autozone has them allmost half the price of Napa.But are they too cheap?Anyone use one from autozone?I will also put on a new drier.The compressor may be good.The a/c was not working when I bought it.I have a friend who has a shop and works on a/c.I havn't asked him how much a compressor would be from him.

**GSFMECH** · 05-26-2005, 04:45 PM

I have a auto-zone compressor I have been running for almost 10 years. Flush the system and use a new drier and you should be fine. Good luck,
Mike

**special-K** · 05-26-2005, 09:55 PM

Are these aftermarket,or overhauled Harrisons?

bagged91 · 05-26-2005, 10:55 PM

I think the one on my dad's truck is an overhauled Harrison. He bought it at AutoZone almost 3 years ago w/ no problems. Flushed system & put new dryer and did a R134 conversion too...

smokekiki · 05-27-2005, 08:01 AM

That is what they are selling.I was on an a/c board yesterday,checking into what needs to be done to convert it to r-134.The board is run by an a/c parts supply house.Said to take the POA valve and turn a screw inside the poa 3/8th to 3/4th of a turn counter clockwise.Use a gauge to get the low side down to 28.

LUV2XCLR8 · 05-27-2005, 08:08 AM

Off topic, But my company has been the supplier of the Harrison pistons inside
the compressors for the last 12 years, so please buy lots of em, we need it

smokekiki · 05-27-2005, 08:13 AM

Well,I will be getting 2 this week.

**special-K** · 05-29-2005, 06:51 AM

I need two,myself.I don`t mind sweatin`,just want to see that Blazer get done.

4x4Poet · 05-30-2005, 03:49 AM

What is the A/C site you perused?

smokekiki · 05-30-2005, 05:36 PM

www.ackits.com and here is thier discussion fourm http://www.autoacforum.com/

jtminton · 05-31-2005, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokekiki

I have a bb with factory air.It needs a new compressor.Autozone has them allmost half the price of Napa.But are they too cheap?Anyone use one from autozone?I will also put on a new drier.The compressor may be good.The a/c was not working when I bought it.I have a friend who has a shop and works on a/c.I havn't asked him how much a compressor would be from him.

What were the prices? I need the same thing, and never really thought of Autozone as having them. . .

smokekiki · 05-31-2005, 10:55 AM

$89.99 at autozone...$129 at pepboys,$159.99 NAPA.This is for the stock style 67-72 with clutch.

jtminton · 05-31-2005, 11:17 AM

I got a phone quote from THESE GUYS for $80 for a compressor and $20 for a dryer. Shipping could eat up any savings for you, though.

smokekiki · 05-31-2005, 12:18 PM

I think the dryer is $24 at autozone.

jtminton · 05-31-2005, 12:41 PM

You've got a much cooler Autozone than I do. Mine is $118 for the compressor/clutch and $30 for the dryer. The parts must be manufactured up there by you or something.

05-26-2005, 04:21 PM	#1
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	I need a new a/c compressor I have a bb with factory air.It needs a new compressor.Autozone has them allmost half the price of Napa.But are they too cheap?Anyone use one from autozone?I will also put on a new drier.The compressor may be good.The a/c was not working when I bought it.I have a friend who has a shop and works on a/c.I havn't asked him how much a compressor would be from him. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

05-26-2005, 04:45 PM	#2
GSFMECH On the road Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: NATCHITOCHES LOUISIANA Posts: 818	I have a auto-zone compressor I have been running for almost 10 years. Flush the system and use a new drier and you should be fine. Good luck, Mike __________________ Mike Castro- 72 SWB. Ochre and White. 496/400 turbo, GV OD ,Dakota Digital dash , tilt, Vintage Air, PS, hydro boost, factory buckets, console, QA-1 Coil over suspension, 20/20"Billet Specialties Magnetos 72 SWB. Med blue. 454/400 turbo, tach, tilt, Stock AC, PS,PDB, factory buckets, console, ECE 4/6 drop w/ 2" blocks and C-notch, 20/20"Coys- Crashed and destroyed by drunk driver Sept 2019. New 72 build in the works. My new build thread "Castro" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=820934 My old build thread, the blue truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=271489 www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

05-26-2005, 09:55 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Are these aftermarket,or overhauled Harrisons? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-26-2005, 10:55 PM	#4
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	I think the one on my dad's truck is an overhauled Harrison. He bought it at AutoZone almost 3 years ago w/ no problems. Flushed system & put new dryer and did a R134 conversion too... __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

05-27-2005, 08:01 AM	#5
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	That is what they are selling.I was on an a/c board yesterday,checking into what needs to be done to convert it to r-134.The board is run by an a/c parts supply house.Said to take the POA valve and turn a screw inside the poa 3/8th to 3/4th of a turn counter clockwise.Use a gauge to get the low side down to 28. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

05-27-2005, 08:08 AM	#6
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Off topic, But my company has been the supplier of the Harrison pistons inside the compressors for the last 12 years, so please buy lots of em, we need it __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T Last edited by LUV2XCLR8; 05-27-2005 at 08:08 AM.

05-27-2005, 08:13 AM	#7
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	Well,I will be getting 2 this week. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

05-29-2005, 06:51 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	I need two,myself.I don`t mind sweatin`,just want to see that Blazer get done. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-30-2005, 03:49 AM	#9
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	What is the A/C site you perused? __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.

05-30-2005, 05:36 PM	#10
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	www.ackits.com and here is thier discussion fourm http://www.autoacforum.com/ __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires Last edited by smokekiki; 05-30-2005 at 05:37 PM.

05-31-2005, 10:55 AM	#12
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	$89.99 at autozone...$129 at pepboys,$159.99 NAPA.This is for the stock style 67-72 with clutch. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

05-31-2005, 11:17 AM	#13
jtminton II Timothy 4:2 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 361	I got a phone quote from THESE GUYS for $80 for a compressor and $20 for a dryer. Shipping could eat up any savings for you, though. __________________ 72 C-20 2WD LWB Custom Camper Deluxe 350 4 Speed "Project Lazarus" MY TRUE PRIDE AND JOY "Dangit, Bobby, people will see that oil stain and think I'm a drunk."

05-31-2005, 12:18 PM	#14
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,473	I think the dryer is $24 at autozone. __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

05-31-2005, 12:41 PM	#15
jtminton II Timothy 4:2 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 361	You've got a much cooler Autozone than I do. Mine is $118 for the compressor/clutch and $30 for the dryer. The parts must be manufactured up there by you or something. __________________ 72 C-20 2WD LWB Custom Camper Deluxe 350 4 Speed "Project Lazarus" MY TRUE PRIDE AND JOY "Dangit, Bobby, people will see that oil stain and think I'm a drunk."

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