Eliminate A/C from my 318 Satellite?

[skirkpatrick]

I was wondering if anyone knew if you could easily eliminate the A/C components from the 318 engine in a 1973 Satellite. It looked easy at first, but after I took a closer look there seem to be some bolts that are really difficult to get to and the lines might tie into other systems. It doesn't work and I don't need it, it's just adding weight and taking up space. Anyone done this before, or have any tips?

 

[zdillinger]

If you want to do this, you'll have to get the front engine bracketry from a non-ac car, since the brackets are different and the AC compressor runs off two belts that also run the alternator. Shouldn't be that hard, but it was more trouble that I wanted to deal with on my 318 '73 Satellite. I left the AC compressor mounted and use it as an idler pulley so that I didn't have to change the brackets. Although I may, someday, fix the AC system so that it works.

 

[71ChallengerSE]

You just need to properly evacuate the system and find the brackets for a non-a/c 318. It was done to my satellite by a previous owner and I want to put it back to A/C

 

[skirkpatrick]

Well, I'm definitely glad I didn't just start tearing stuff off. I guess it stays on for now. Thanks guys.