<VV> New Corvair in the stable..Now have turbo AC questions

[N. Joseph Potts]

I'd suggest that you first join Air 'Vair, the CORSA chapter for
air-conditioned Corvairs. CORSA members can join for $5 sent to Mark Corbin,
5474 SR 19, Galion  OH 44833.
     I'd suggest you go to R-134a immediately, unless you mean to stay with
R-12 indefinitely. Getting best effect from R-134a (as from R-12) entails
using a PARTICULAR type of condenser, of which type most modern examples
will be, of course. You should also use an expansion valve calibrated for
R-134a and, of course, the appropriate refrigeration oil for this
refrigerant. Offhand, I just can't think of a reason to start with R-12 when
you intend eventually to go to R-134a. Why postpone the switch when you're
in a good position to do it now?

Joe Potts
Newsletter editor, Air 'Vair
Miami, Florida USA
1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C

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From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org]On Behalf Of Rick Loving
Sent: Monday, July 11, 2005 3:41 PM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> New Corvair in the stable..Now have turbo AC questions


Well I broke down and bought the 66 AC Turbo Corsa clone that was on
Ebay that was the topic of discussion last week.

I had almost bought the car when it was listed on the Classified's a few
months ago but didn't as I was shopping for a house based on a pending
move.

So here I am, the soon be proud owner of a very, very, nice rust free 66
factory AC Monza that has been tastefully cloned into a 66 Turbo Corsa
thru the handy donation's of the necessary items from a 65 Turbo Corsa.

The first issue that I have to overcome is the fact that the AC is only
90% complete, but missing a very important part.  The condenser is not
installed as the turbo sits where it should.  I have the option of the
front trunk mount of the rear fender well mount.

I am almost 100% positive that I will be going with the rear fender
mount and using one of the modern fan cooled condensers but was looking
for a any suggestions out there from the group.

The car the complete stock 66 system installed and plugged up at the
connecting point of the condenser.

I was figuring on using R-12 at this time and in the future switching
over to a Sanden compressor and upgrading the system for R-134 at a
later date, what's the groups thoughts?



Rick Loving


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