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  1. Jan 24, 2021 #1
    fishyfish36

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    Need help Identifying this component, It is not connected to anything at the moment and I was wondering if it was critical. thanks

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  2. Jan 24, 2021 #2
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    That was for your air conditioning.
     
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    • Jan 24, 2021 #3
      moparmarks

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      Dryer bottle for A/C
       
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      • Jan 24, 2021 #4
        j par

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        It was critical to your AC when the car had it...
         
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        • Jan 24, 2021 #5
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          That is an owner or dealer added A/C system or parts of a system.

          that is not the factory location for that. And you can see the wonky brackets
           
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          • Jan 24, 2021 #6
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            Plus I do not see the oe firewall holes for AC
             
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            fishyfish36

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            I thought it might be an AC component considering that hardline ran towards the front in front of the radiator and went to nothing. I'm removing it now should I hang on to it or toss it? a quick google search has them new ranging from 15$ to 90$ . I won't have a use for it thats for sure.
             
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            toss it.

            not factory lines or routing like the others you see for sale. The driers are typically re-used.
             
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            That's what I call a "ditch filler".
             
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            • Jan 24, 2021 #10
              Dana67Dart

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              Dryers are trashed when left open to the atmosphere.

              You can also remove the conduit clamp just above the heater motor
               
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            • Jan 24, 2021 #11
              fishyfish36

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              I ended up removing:

              Dryer / Dryer Bracket / wiper squirter lines

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              Dana67Dart

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              Don't damage the water squirters, yours look to be in good shape.
               
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              • Jan 24, 2021 #13
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                yea they seem to be in great condition minus some surface rust on the mounts. Im going to place all the parts that I can sell off in a tote.

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                • Jan 24, 2021 #14
                  Dana67Dart

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                  What's your plans for the car?
                   
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                  ratty street rod not going the full resto route.
                   
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                  From what I can see of your engine compartment it seems rust free in the seams.
                   
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                  You might want AC in AZ. Search for the long post on compressor options for a slant six. If you run across a 1977-78 Volare/Aspen slant in the nice junkyards of AZ, see if it has a Sanden compressor. If so, grab those rare brackets.
                   
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                  thanks. I dont plan to put it back into the car at this time with my current build plans. I have a daily driver for some comfort. heat is bad out here between June - October
                   

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