I believe that they were all York compressors. I managed to get a factory-reconditioned unit around 1995. Don't know if they still offer that service. If originality is not an issue, I would be looking at some of the newer compressors out now. (Samden, etc.) Much more efficient. Some new ones only take 3 horsepower to drive them. That York soaked up 20 when it was switched on. If my car gets air cond again, it will be a street rod-style system. Made to work with R134. R12 systems that are converted to R134 can be a bit feeble. Probably OK in some northern states, but you might want more in the Southern states.
i don't know what all is in a ...Street Rod Kit... i put everything under the hood...late model....stock condenser...134A the Bride thinks it's...cold ...with it on...low... that's how i know it works... ...Frank...:Handshake
http://www.classicautoair.com/Default.asp The link is an example of what I am talking about. Similar to what you did, they use a late model compressor.(Sanden) .They also tend to use larger evaporators than what came stock on the car as r134 does not cool as much as r12 did. These guys have 4 tailored Mustang systems, depending on body style. Shouldn't be much of a stretch to put something together that would work for Mavs.
The Maverick condenser will work with 134a, but may be a little small for warmer climates. I'm going to use something other than R12 or 134a in mine, just as an experiment....
i didn't see anything like mine... mine is all the stock stuff inside the car( factory A/C car) and late model under the hood...(compressor, hoses,etc. etc.) $1100 drive home price... Earl, has aftermarket A/C in his car (non factory A/C car)... ...Frank...
I got a can of r-12 drop in replacement, On the can it has extremely flammable, Wonder what that is? In all seriousness propane will work, But have you ever thought if a high pressure line busted, and maybe you had a plug wire jumping fire? ( not worth the risk in my opinion)There is a replacement that is called freeze 12,( cost about 8 bucks a can) I don't think its flammable, Least ways it has no warning on the can. I have used this on several vehicles, And have it in my refrigerator in the house, It seems to work very well. And i do live in the southern climate.
Frank, When I said... ... I was referring to just the compressor being a newer-style unit, as in not using a big old honkin' York compressor. I wasn't talking about other components.
that being the case...you can buy that compressor and lines about anywhere... "if i knew what i know now", i would have done mine myself... ......
