Re: Mounting Factory A/C Compressor

Posted by Packard Don On 2016/5/14 15:23:21

I contacted a rebuilder who says they can restore the original Lehigh A/C compressor. It's not inexpensive and the car isn't even close to being ready for it but perhaps I should do it "while the getting is good" as they say, especially if they can plug the lines well to keep out moisture and dirt. Any ideas on this?

I have two devices that look like receiver/driers and one is for the 1956 Packard but was there another device too? I found a smaller one and am not sure if it goes to this or not. In any event, it/they would need to be restored so is that a possibility?

Although I've never opened up this compressor, it was fairly clear that is was a V-4 due to the oval shape on the heads but I'm glad to have gotten a confirmation. I compared with my Imperial's V-2 mainly to see if it might work as a suitable modern replacement that, being a vertical V-style, roughly simulates the original Lehigh but it likely would not work, especially due to the front-mounted clutch but also because of the shape of the oil sump.