Re: air conditioning in 1953

Posted by PackardV8 On 2011/8/17 7:35:43

ok. We have several positive reports of the Sanden clutch operating just fine on 6v. The question here is whether or not such Sandens are from ONLY aftermarket suppliers of AC systems to the classic car market.

Let me pose the question another way:
Are there any Sandens used on current PRODUCTION automobiles of the last 30 to 40 years?????

Let me pose the question a 3rd way:

Perhaps the Sandens supplied by aftermarket suppliers to the classic car market are special orders compressors from Sanden with clutches that are NOT 12v clutches but rather something like 8v or maybe 9v clutches??????

And a 4th way:

Is it possible that any CURRENT PRODUCTION Sandens in current/recent PRODUCTION 12v systems would NOT work on 6v????

Here it is a 5th way:
If i went and grabbed a Sanden from a junk yard dog would it work on 6v just fine too?????


IF the Sandens that work just fine on 6v OR 12v are special order clutches then it somewhat begs the question of how long such clutches would last on 12v systems. Of course such a question is of no concern to 6v system owners but it mite be to 12v owners using Sanden.

Think about it. Especialy with R134 running at $16/lb not to mention the effort/resources to change the compressor for 12v system owners.