In this video I install a new kit to get the original factory air conditioner to back operational on my 1973 Chrysler Newport. The original RV2 compressor is being chucked and a modern Sanden type compressor installed. The system is also being converted to R134a. This retrofit will take away the horsepower robbing original compressor and allow ease of maintenance and repair with the modern refrigerant and parts.
This car is equipped with a 400 big block but these same principles and processes can be applied to most MoPar big block cars with factory A/C systems.
This video is long as it is the complete installation from start to finish. It has been edited to save some time, however. Use the chapters to skip ahead or go back to other parts of the video if needed.
It goes without saying... Follow any rules, regulations or laws in regard to servicing or repairing air conditioning systems.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction (Man its hot out here!)
01:32 - Under the hood
03:22 - Tools/Equipment
04:03 - A/C kit contents
06:16 - Check System for Charge
06:41 - Removing the Original Compressor.
19:26 - New Compressor Brackets
21:31 - Mounting Brackets to New Compressor
22:18 - Mounting New Compressor to Engine
32:03 - New Belts Required for Compressor
32:38 - Removing Expansion Valve and Line
39:44 - Removing Evaporator Hose
43:13 - Removing Drier
48:30 - Removing Condenser Hose
51:25 - Flushing System Components
55:00 - Installing New Drier
1:01:36 - Installing New Pressure Switch
1:07:12 - New Expansion Valve
1:10:22 - New Hoses
1:13:07 - Mock up New Hoses
1:16:34 - Hose Crimping
1:21:02 - Thermostat, Capillary Tube Install
1:21:36 - Rotate New Compressor
1:22:06 - Vacuum System
1:23:23 - R12 to R134a Converstion and Charging
1:30:11 - System Installation Complete/ Temp Test
1:30:29 - Final Thoughts
1:33:32 - End Screen/Links
27 июл 2024
