Owen_Dyneto, I believe you are correct about the wire as this pict from the ignition training book shows. Obviously my 47 has been modified during a past life.

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EDITED: Originally suggested braided as being correct, but that appears to have been proved wrong.

My 47 was connected on one of bolts holding generator bracket to block as does this 50 wiring diagram show however.

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A quart should be plenty. Agree about the small gun as it can be used for a multitude of things. Another option is something like this reusable thing from Harbor Freight. There are any number of other systems available also--a little more expensive but some with disposable pieces for no cleanup and others with canned air.

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Comes back as "Page not found" at 7:45 PM PDT but other threads work.

Anyone know someone who owns or has a good relation with a Napa store? When I was going to order the Melling 22FHV, they had a crossover number and different mfg for that application. Since it was different, no pictures, and the instructions on conversion and pan clearance were specific, didn't take a chance because of the special order and restocking fee. Maybe that would be worth checking out because of the multitude of Napa stores around. In addition to calling it the Olds conversion, also pick a base model and year as a starting point for prominent display in the x reference.

Summit racing lists the 22FHV for a wide range of Oldsmobile engine & model combinations from 1964-1990.

Forum appears operational although he says there is more work to be done. I had to delete the old bookmark, come in thru the main forum page, reselect Packard and log back in. Seems to work as of 3PM PDT.

Mr.Smith, thanks for all the details and part #'s. In addition to the one you bought, there are a couple of others that look very promising.

Another question please: In using the power condenser, is there an advantage in your area vs the regular without fan? Just wondered if it was for low speed traffic or does power unit reduce radiator load significantly enough to be worth the extra 7.5 amp draw. Where I am in Calif, think we probably have approx the same temps most of time, but don't believe I have the humidity you do.

"Actually I wound up replacing the whole system with components ordered from Classic Auto Air in Tampa, FL, except for the compressor bracket and the original crank pulley."

Did you use the original dash top and defroster vents without too much problem. How about the controls, both electrical with the additional control functions on modern units and existing wire cable control for the vent and heat/defrost flappers.

The shop I am talking to suggested a truck unit from a different mfg because it's a mostly mechanical cable control unit and could be adapted to existing levers but I'm not sold due to the large car vs small size AC of that particular unit.

Which unit did you wind up using and does it cool and control well. Maybe wishful thinking, but I'd like to come up with something totally modern that I can get parts and modern refrigerant for yet except for compressor look and work almost original and be hidden behind something resembling factory box under dash.

Packard V8, Thx for posting. Gives me a couple of ideas. I think the angled bar piece might go underneath between the front left hole where there is a fair amount of unsupported overhang to possibly a bolt in the power steering pump area for vibration control.

As to the factory piece, it goes on top of the housing which makes it a royal PIA to get to thermostat because of the tight fit everywhere. Yours at least does not completely encircle the outlet although I do wonder how & where oil filter went with yours. Clearance and angles underneath also very tight which makes it very interesting to get the front bolt to head even with a universal socket.