swaping ac unit. Help!
I'm swapping out the RV-2 compressor for a Sanden in preparation for converting to R134a on the Demon. Here are some of the issues I've dealt with:
- The Sanden compressor came with integral attachment points, no brackets were needed.
- Check to make sure that compressor, idler pulley (if equipped), and crank pulleys line up properly. If not, compressor is liable to sling off a belt causing all sorts of mischief. Some compressors use 2 belts, others only one. Suggesting you may need to swap crank pulleys on the 67 to get this to work.
- Get all hoses and underhood componentry related to A/C removed. Even if they leak or do not work, they can be used as a pattern for a new hose to be made, or a component purchased.
- The A/C has its own underhood electrical harness that includes a lead to a pressure valve on the drier (to shut down if refrigerant gets too low) and the lead to the compressor clutch.
I'm at the point where all of the electical and compressor issues are solved. Just need to get the hoses made and buy a drier to button it up and be cool by this summer.