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**kwmech** · 05-31-2005, 10:37 PM

About a year ago someone posted up a conversion to rid the truck of the poa valve and all the little incedentals. Included a swap to a different evaporator and use an orifice tube. Does anyone have this info?

Alex Hayley · 05-31-2005, 11:12 PM

I think this might be the post you are looking for...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=112463

**kwmech** · 06-01-2005, 12:40 AM

Good article and tech,(saved it and printed) but there was a different one with the use of a later model evap -----------oldsmobile if I remember right. What I'm doing is trying to get together all the parts I need to put a 400sb in my GMC with the serpentine setup. At the same time, with everything out of the engine bay I thought I would update the AC.

**kwmech** · 06-01-2005, 09:52 AM

Anyone else remember this?

chickenwing · 06-01-2005, 11:42 AM

I am interested in this also. I have an uninstalled poa elimenator kit but am interested in a differant set-up. I saw a variable orifice on a/csource.com. http://www.acsource.com/index.asp?Pa...S&Category=273 Looks like a good idea. If I can find a newer gm evap that will fit in out "suitcase" I'd like to give it a try.

smokekiki · 06-01-2005, 11:59 AM

Here is another a/c place that has a forum at the top.Lots of info on retro'ing an old system. www.ackits.com

**kwmech** · 06-01-2005, 10:31 PM

If I can find a newer gm evap that will fit in out "suitcase" I'd like to give it a try.[/QUOTE]
Exactly what the thread was about-- an oldsmobile core in the truck 'suitcase' the top tube curled off to the side where you could put the later model dryer.

BobbyK · 06-02-2005, 03:57 AM

Not sure how close demensionally the newer chevy truck evap. cores are but they look real close in size,at least the housing does anyway.
The newer Chevy trucks(73 and up) use an accumulator and a FOT.
FOT on the inlet(bottom tube) side and the accumulator on the top tube.

Here's a post about accumulators.
http://www.autoacforum.com/messagevi...AR_MSGDBTABLE=

**Richard** · 06-02-2005, 04:05 AM

You can purchase a direct fit new style evap from Old Air. I have done two swaps. Very helpful with the parts you need.

**kwmech** · 06-02-2005, 10:15 AM

I'll try old air. I know that thread is in here somewhere, someone has to remember.

**kwmech** · 06-02-2005, 10:34 PM

top of the thread, anyone?

dmec · 06-03-2005, 12:13 AM

i used the evaporator and acumulator from a later model chevy truck.

**kwmech** · 06-03-2005, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmec

i used the evaporator and acumulator from a later model chevy truck.

And that fit correctly in the early case?

chickenwing · 06-03-2005, 08:58 AM

And could you narrow down the year group?

BobbyK · 06-04-2005, 02:39 AM

I took a 78 Blazer and got Evap. demensions of 10"x8"3/4X2"3/4.But for some reason I can't find any demensions for a 69-72 Blazer evap. core.
I think 73-80 used the same evap. core.

I'd say they are real close but if anyone has a 69-72 evap. core laying around that they could measure for us that would be great!

4x4Poet · 06-06-2005, 12:37 AM

I have a 72 evap sitting in my basement. From the stock Harrison set up. What measurements do you need, exactly?

BobbyK · 06-06-2005, 05:49 AM

Height,Length and thickness.
How close is it to the demensions of the 78 evap. core?

05-31-2005, 10:37 PM	#1
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,504	AC - POA conversion About a year ago someone posted up a conversion to rid the truck of the poa valve and all the little incedentals. Included a swap to a different evaporator and use an orifice tube. Does anyone have this info?

06-01-2005, 11:42 AM	#5
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	I am interested in this also. I have an uninstalled poa elimenator kit but am interested in a differant set-up. I saw a variable orifice on a/csource.com. http://www.acsource.com/index.asp?Pa...S&Category=273 Looks like a good idea. If I can find a newer gm evap that will fit in out "suitcase" I'd like to give it a try. __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

06-01-2005, 11:59 AM	#6
smokekiki Mike Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: west chester pa Posts: 2,474	Here is another a/c place that has a forum at the top.Lots of info on retro'ing an old system. www.ackits.com __________________ 70'c/10, 71 suburban4x4 402bb, 72suburban 4/6 drop, 72k/5 4x4 blazer 4" lift 35 tires

06-02-2005, 03:57 AM	#8
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	Not sure how close demensionally the newer chevy truck evap. cores are but they look real close in size,at least the housing does anyway. The newer Chevy trucks(73 and up) use an accumulator and a FOT. FOT on the inlet(bottom tube) side and the accumulator on the top tube. Here's a post about accumulators. http://www.autoacforum.com/messagevi...AR_MSGDBTABLE= __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

06-02-2005, 04:05 AM	#9
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,784	You can purchase a direct fit new style evap from Old Air. I have done two swaps. Very helpful with the parts you need. __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

05-31-2005, 11:12 PM	#2
Alex Hayley Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: NC Posts: 987	I think this might be the post you are looking for... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=112463

06-01-2005, 12:40 AM	#3
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,504	Good article and tech,(saved it and printed) but there was a different one with the use of a later model evap -----------oldsmobile if I remember right. What I'm doing is trying to get together all the parts I need to put a 400sb in my GMC with the serpentine setup. At the same time, with everything out of the engine bay I thought I would update the AC.

06-01-2005, 09:52 AM	#4
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,504	Anyone else remember this?

06-01-2005, 10:31 PM	#7
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,504	If I can find a newer gm evap that will fit in out "suitcase" I'd like to give it a try.[/QUOTE] Exactly what the thread was about-- an oldsmobile core in the truck 'suitcase' the top tube curled off to the side where you could put the later model dryer.

06-02-2005, 10:15 AM	#10
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,504	I'll try old air. I know that thread is in here somewhere, someone has to remember.

06-02-2005, 10:34 PM	#11
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,504	top of the thread, anyone?

06-03-2005, 12:13 AM	#12
dmec Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: yucaipa ca Posts: 580	i used the evaporator and acumulator from a later model chevy truck.

06-03-2005, 08:58 AM	#14
chickenwing Lovin' Life in Miss.! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Puckett, Mississippi Posts: 1,937	And could you narrow down the year group? __________________ The truck... you hear that? No really, you did hear that?!!!

06-04-2005, 02:39 AM	#15
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	I took a 78 Blazer and got Evap. demensions of 10"x8"3/4X2"3/4.But for some reason I can't find any demensions for a 69-72 Blazer evap. core. I think 73-80 used the same evap. core. I'd say they are real close but if anyone has a 69-72 evap. core laying around that they could measure for us that would be great! __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE Last edited by BobbyK; 06-04-2005 at 02:39 AM.

06-06-2005, 12:37 AM	#16
4x4Poet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: "Under Montana skies." Posts: 1,836	I have a 72 evap sitting in my basement. From the stock Harrison set up. What measurements do you need, exactly? __________________ '71 GMC K20 Suburban, '71 GMC K10 Suburban, '72 Chevy C10 CST Suburban, '72 Chevy K20 clunker pickup.



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06-06-2005, 05:49 AM	#17
BobbyK Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,Mi. Posts: 1,771	Height,Length and thickness. How close is it to the demensions of the 78 evap. core? __________________ 71 blazer,350SBC,approx.375HP,700R4,factory GM TPI.Dual electric fans,33x12.5x15 ATR on stock suspension. Petrolia,Ontario,Canada but working in Port Huron,MI. See ALL my Blazer pic's HERE

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