Re: 1956 Packard air conditioning system

Posted by HH56 On 2023/6/8 12:38:58

I hope you find someone and if so, please let us know. I looked for someone doing repairs for mine some years back without success. The place in Fla was not too optimistic the could and also wanted $$$$ to try so I never sent it in. While modulating valves are still used on commercial systems, have found nothing small enough that could come close to that one either in fit or looks.

On my rebuild I wound up with temp control done by adding an adjustable thermostat to cycle the compressor clutch which was the cheap low tech aftermarket method done in those days but almost a norm to save on gas mileage today. My compressor is a Sanden retrofit so built for that cycling clutch setup but have heard pros and cons on whether the original Lehigh compressors can hold up to the continual cycling. If the compressor fails that seems to be another item where there are almost no parts (valves in particular) available.