A/C compressor

TomInVegas · 02-01-2002, 10:08 AM

I'm building a new 2056 engine for my 74 2.0L and am planning to ad a/c. And before anyone starts about why I shouldn't, have you ever driven a car without a/c in 115ºF+ heat? Anyway, my question is, how does the original compressor mount? I know where and in which direction it goes, but is there a bracket or pad that it bolts to or does it bolt straight to the fan housing? I already have the pulley that goes under the fan but need to sort out mounting the new compressor. Also, what is the best compressor to use? I know that I want to use a rotary type like the Seiko-Seiki, but which model should I get? And if anyone has the bracket/pad or compressor I need and wants to sell it, drop me an e-mail.

Thanks.

Tom
Las Vegas, NV
tkilgore@lvcm.com
74 914 2.0L

paulhagedorn · 02-01-2002, 10:18 AM

http://mail.dgi.net/914/maintenance/aircondition.html

All the info you ever need!

rdupre@houston.rr.com · 02-01-2002, 01:13 PM

Timing is everything in this world...

VW Trends magazine has been running a 3 month series on adding AC. The current issue on newstands covers mounting the compressor. They also talk about choosing the right compressor for your car. Evidently, some of the newer scroll compressors only rob about 1.5 HP and don't raise engine temperatures much.

The two previous issues covered AC basics and the old DPD and VPD kits. A good series if you can get the back issues. And, there should be a lot of information that is transferable to the teener.

BTW, I agree with you about AC requirements in general. Driving in Houston during the summer is no treat. It may not be 115F like Las Vegas, but with the humidity, the misery index is outta sight.

When I get my engine overheating problem fixed for sure, I've got parts of four old AC systems to see if I can cobble together one working one. One more project queued up that I hope to have time to complete.

jabez · 02-01-2002, 01:22 PM

Ron,

I'm in Houston (Sugarland) too. If you can cobble 2 out of what you have I would be glad to buy one from you. I have finished a 2056 and it goes really fast. It's stripped to bare metal tight now.

GS

e-mail: gschoolar@airdyne.net

COLDBASS · 02-01-2002, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rdupre@houston.rr.com
Timing is everything in this world...

VW Trends magazine has been running a 3 month series on adding AC. The current issue on newstands covers mounting the compressor. They also talk about choosing the right compressor for your car. Evidently, some of the newer scroll compressors only rob about 1.5 HP and don't raise engine temperatures much.

I agree, good series of articles. Shad Laws (author of the article) suggested to me that I should consider the Sanden unit for an upgrade to my exisiting system. I found a compressor rebuilder in CA that has significant inventory of every manufacturer at a reasonable price.

http://www.compressor-intl.com/compressor1.htm

If you do not possess welding/metal working skills, then you should probably try to obtain a OEM compressor bracket from a dismantler (PP). Although, it sounds as though a previous poster may have a spare bracket.

My biggest challenge was to obtain a "rare" OEM drive pulley. I tried PP, Parts Heaven, etc...I also contacted Performance Aire and ICE (Geez, don't bother, neither was of any help). I ultimately fabricated an alternate pulley design that is more simple than the "3-arm" Pulley/bracket. Internal ambient temp 46 degrees in 95+ degree weather using the old York w/R12...

Good Luck,

Bob

SteveStromberg · 02-01-2002, 06:49 PM

I have A-C units , Both styles. Let me know which one you want. Steve