Re: Is adding air conditioning an unobtainable myth?

Posted by John Payne On 2011/11/9 19:40:51

I did some more checking today about what compressor to go for as, despite what Peter Packard says, it gets bloody hot down south over here in summer and I'm all for air con for those times. I was shown a new replacement for the currently fitted York, less pulley, so I can stick with the original set-up if I want. However like most people it seems, going with a modern Sanden will give at least the same performance with less vibration and drag on the engine, and it's more compact into the bargain. The York pulley on mine is 7" diameter and I was advised to get a replacement as close as possible to this. The Sanden SD7H15 series (#4609) was recommended and comes with a 6" pulley and rear mounted ports so the hoses can be fitted horizontally like they are now. Unfortunately there won't be much change out of $500, but replacing the York with another York will cost something similar.

Howard, I like the design of your adapter bracket and wonder where you got it from. From what I've seen, similar style brackets are available over here but they don't have the slotted holes for adjustment. I reckon that's a good idea and if it means importing one from the US, then that's what I'm prepared to do. By the way, that pulley I showed in the earlier post is pressed metal, not cast. Regards, John