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  1. 493 Mike

    RV2 upgrade to 134a

    I purchased a stat online similar to this model: Thermostat Ranco With 24" Cap Tube I wrapped the capillary tube around the suction line in the engine compartment and insulated it. Mike
  2. 493 Mike

    Compressor Restoration recommendations

    If you can rebuild a lawn mower engine you can do the RV2. Mike
  3. 493 Mike

    Aluminum Water Neck misshap

    I purchased 2 years ago and they are quality pieces. Mike
  4. 493 Mike

    Aluminum Water Neck misshap

    You want the top of the line? Try this: TerrysAutoLab Mike
  5. 493 Mike

    Aluminum Water Neck misshap

    What? Mike
  6. 493 Mike

    Vintage Air installation in a 1968 Satellite

    Would a panel attached to the bottom edge of the dash be acceptable? Like adding a oil/temp combo. Save the cables with the OEM heater box. You are making good progress. Mike
  7. 493 Mike

    Vintage Air installation in a 1968 Satellite

    Grommets can be cut and reglued during installation in the hole. A little weatherstrip adhesive will do the trick. Mike
  8. 493 Mike

    Vintage Air installation in a 1968 Satellite

    The drier is after the condenser so you are dealing with a liquid which can't be compressed, therefore the pressure sensor will do its job anywhere in that line up to the expansion valve. Just add a tee. Mike
  9. 493 Mike

    Vintage Air installation in a 1968 Satellite

    Please excuse me for commenting answers here but, I do know some answers. Mike
  10. 493 Mike

    Vintage Air installation in a 1968 Satellite

    I'm not a fan of the worm screw hose clamps, they do lose clamping pressure with time, although spring loaded worm clamps are available. I like the molded hose for routing to your requirements. I used Dodge Dakota hoses at the engine connections on my setup. Mike
  11. 493 Mike

    Vintage Air installation in a 1968 Satellite

    Yes. Universal: https://www.vintageair.com/custom/product-pop.php?pn=68000-VUZ-A Because of the trans tunnel I had to swap from the 4 A/C outlets to the 3. It has less capacity but the cabin in my 65 is not very big either. Mike
  12. 493 Mike

    Vintage Air installation in a 1968 Satellite

    I went with the build your own system. Easy peasy! Note the Gates Power Grip heater hose clamps and the hose springs. Hose Kits and Fittings - Vintage Air Mike
  13. 493 Mike

    Vintage Air installation in a 1968 Satellite

    My hose routing (mind you this is on a early B): Mike
  14. 493 Mike

    Vintage Air installation in a 1968 Satellite

    I have no provision for a mechanical pump on my Indy MAX block so it was not a consideration. My service ports are in a hard-to-reach spot but, they are not a regular service item. Mike
  15. 493 Mike

    Vintage Air installation in a 1968 Satellite

    My compressor mount is a custom billet aluminum design by Billet Connections. The belt does have a 180* wrap around the drive and driven pulleys so, it should do the job. There was some talk about the Bouchillon setup being fussy about belt contact causing squealing if not tight enough? The...
  16. 493 Mike

    Vintage Air installation in a 1968 Satellite

    My 65 Belvedere system. I used wire loom for hose protection. Mike
  17. 493 Mike

    Vintage Air installation in a 1968 Satellite

    Doesn't VA have the fittings you need? Mike
  18. 493 Mike

    Vintage Air installation in a 1968 Satellite

    I added VA to my 65 Belvedere. So, if I can answer any installation questions, I will be happy to help. Mike
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