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Old 01-04-2023, 05:13 PM   #6
540ChevyC20
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Re: 72 C20 factory air conditioning restoration

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Originally Posted by MARKDTN View Post
That looks like a later (cycling style) square body accumulator and evaporator. The A6 compressors used to be great, but now the Sanden style like your retrofit kit are a better way to go. I think you are on the right track, but your system is not stock 67-72 so you probably can't just order hoses in a kit. You will likely have to have custom hoses made, but some of the better auto parts stores can make them or you can order them online.
Yes, I was doing some research last night and it looks like a '77 onwards accumulator has been used in place of the original drier/receiver. The case itself does appear to be the original '72 item according to the decal on it. The case needs rebuilding, or I need to buy a repro - Ecklers makes one but I don't know what it includes (diverter door etc?). So I think what I need to do is go back to the '72 style evaporator and drier. Thoughts?
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