AC car - conversion to new AC - advise

[Texas charger 73]

does it come with the thermostat bulb or the one that goes into the feed line?

 

[euroz06]

does it come with the thermostat bulb or the one that goes into the feed line?

66-70 Charger/Satellite A/C Performance Upgrade Kit Big Block STAGE-3

its part of this kit

 

[T2R9]

does anyone have info on how to set up the thermostat for the ac?

The line from the thermostat and capillary tube are clamped to the metal suction as close to the evaporator as possible then insulated. The clip and the insulation provided sucks so I used a stainless hose clamp and got better quality insulation from Amazon, (I have several feet if anyone needs some). Not a 68-70 but the install is the same. Mine has been operational over a year now and works well, even in the Carlisle bumper to bumper traffic last year.

 

[euroz06]

The line from the thermostat and capillary tube are clamped to the metal suction as close to the evaporator as possible then insulated. The clip and the insulation provided sucks so I used a stainless hose clamp and got better quality insulation from Amazon, (I have several feet if anyone needs some). Not a 68-70 but the install is the same. Mine has been operational over a year now and works well, even in the Carlisle bumper to bumper traffic last year.

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i see two wires from thermostat, where do they go?

 

[T2R9]

i see two wires from thermostat, where do they go?

The original wire that feeds the low pressure switch goes to the thermostat, out from the thermostat to the low pressure switch then from there to engage the compressor. I made a new harness that plugged into the original compressor feed from the bulkhead connector.

 

[euroz06]

The original wire that feeds the low pressure switch goes to the thermostat, out from the thermostat to the low pressure switch then from there to engage the compressor. I made a new harness that plugged into the original compressor feed from the bulkhead connector.

Thank you! This will be helpful when the kit comes in. I'm excited.

 

[Texas charger 73]

The line from the thermostat and capillary tube are clamped to the metal suction as close to the evaporator as possible then insulated. The clip and the insulation provided sucks so I used a stainless hose clamp and got better quality insulation from Amazon, (I have several feet if anyone needs some). Not a 68-70 but the install is the same. Mine has been operational over a year now and works well, even in the Carlisle bumper to bumper traffic last year.

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HOW much for some insulation. Mine melted just from heat under hood... Or a link where I can get some.

 

[T2R9]

HOW much for some insulation. Mine melted just from heat under hood... Or a link where I can get some.

Shoot me a pm with your address and I send you a section

 

[euroz06]

Hi,

I have ended up ordering the kit from original air/vintage air, and the instructions are not very clear to me. Would anyone mind sending me an underhood picture around the firewall (how everything is connected there on the return).

 

[Kern Dog]

This is not exactly how the directions state to install everything. I decided to route my lines in a different way.

It isn't perfect but I'm pretty happy with how it looks.
Good luck.

 

[493 Mike]

I went through the fender well so that is different but, if it may help:
Mike