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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: derrick79 on August 28, 2011, 04:14:53 pm

Title: Removing A/C
Post by: derrick79 on August 28, 2011, 04:14:53 pm

The previous owner of my truck swapped out a 400 with A/C to a 350 with no A/C. He took the condenser and everything off the front as well. Basically he just capped and silconed the ends of the evaporator and bent the tubes closed on the accumulator. My truck needs and inspection so I was wondering if you guys could give me an idea whether or not removing the accumulator and putting proper caps on the evaporator will be good enough or do I need to remove that fibreglass box and take the evaporator right out. I live in northern Canada and I know its different than the states but I just want an idea of what you all think. Do I need to take off that box to take out the evaporator. It looks like its all one peice. Only problem is I won`t be able to get the bolts on the bottom because the inner fender is in the way and my hands aren`t that small.

Title: Re: Removing A/C
Post by: beastie_3 on August 28, 2011, 05:48:22 pm

Its easy to drop the inner fender enough to get to the bolt.

I would ask the inspector what he will be looking at before you rip anything out, they might not care about the AC

Title: Re: Removing A/C
Post by: Irish_Alley on August 28, 2011, 05:53:21 pm

i dont think the ac matters for inspection

Title: Re: Removing A/C
Post by: Big Katz on August 28, 2011, 06:45:59 pm

If you plan on never reinstalling A/C I would just go ahead and remove the evaporator. It will allow your heater to blow more air out in those long cold winters. This is what I have done to several of my trucks. I just installed large blank rubber grommets to fill the two holes left in the housing. It only takes a couple of beers to do the job. It makes a big difference in the heater fan output.

Title: Re: Removing A/C
Post by: bake74 on August 28, 2011, 10:13:49 pm

     I am with beastie and Irish, if it is not charged I don't think they would care,if it was charged and leaking, I think they would care.

Title: Re: Removing A/C
Post by: derrick79 on August 28, 2011, 11:19:54 pm

Quote from: Big Katz on August 28, 2011, 06:45:59 pm

If you plan on never reinstalling A/C I would just go ahead and remove the evaporator. It will allow your heater to blow more air out in those long cold winters. This is what I have done to several of my trucks. I just installed large blank rubber grommets to fill the two holes left in the housing. It only takes a couple of beers to do the job. It makes a big difference in the heater fan output.

Thats a a good point man! Winters here are very cold and very long. I guess I will set a day aside to take off that inner fender and removing the evaporator. Thanks for the advice.