Re: stag-Air Conditioning

[George Richardson <gprtech@domain.elided>]

Keith, do you know where I can find information on this compressor?

N23998@domain.elided wrote:

> George R writes:
>
> << Has anyone done anything as far as improvements to the Stag air
>  conditioning?
>
>  Different coolant, newer compressor type, or other mods you consider
>  worthwhile?
>
>  My AC is in pieces in the boot, and before I consider reassembling it to
>  find out why, I'd like to consider whether or not to make changes to it.
>
>  George Richardson
>  '71 Stag - LE8176LBW >>
>
> Hi George,
> As a point of interest to you, I totally re-did the entire A/C system and
> changed over to R134 Ref.  The ONE thing I regret is using the original type
> compressor.  This monster cuts heavily into the power curve and worse yet,
> creates considerable vibration.  If I was to do it over, I'd install a
> Sansone Radial unit.  They are all of $200 new.  Learning a lesson from the
> Stag, I installed the Sansone on a Jaguar and it's terrific.
> Keith Headley

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George Richardson
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