Brazil's rare barn find !

buzian,

The AC compressor on Mr. Michel's '71 Dart Coupe appears to be a Tecumseh cast-iron one, as on my '65 Dart. I suspect mine was dealer-installed since the under-dash box appears add-on. Mr. Michel's passenger unit appears factory, though different than U.S. models. The Tecumseh compressor is heavy, so I am replacing with a newer rotary type. The aluminum York compressor has the same bolt pattern and should replace the Tecumseh (have one on my '65 Newport). Easy to find since many Ford's used them. Usually ~$100 and you can find the clutches alone. My Tecumseh has a larger diameter clutch than the York, so don't know if clutches interchange. Mr. Michel's clutch is missing and hate to imagine him sweating in the Brazilian heat.