Need help putting in A/C parts

[dez81]

The previous owner of my 81 C-10 350 decided to remove all the A/C parts. Louisiana summers are hot and I need to get it back together.
I need a new accumulator, evap core, a/c condenser, hose assembly and possibly compressor. The blower motor works.
I read the service manuel and haynes but they don't have good instructions in adding all these parts when they are missing.
Does anyone have good pictures that I can see of a complete A/C hooked up? I need to make sure I get everything I need and hook it all correctly.
Any tips or advise would be greatly appreciated.  

[123 pugsy]

Do you have the compressor and brackets.I have some good pics of the brackets and compressor bolt up.

[dez81]

The compressor is the only part that was left. Just not sure if it works.
Please post the pictures.
Thanks

[80stepsideguy]

I like to see them as well, this 81 c10 i bought also has a/c and i need to see what i need to do when i put this big block in and what i need to do to get the a/c going..

thanks
pat

[Lt.Del]

Do you have the long type of compressor or the subby black compressor?  I have a 79 and looks like this.....can get more pics if interested.

SgtDel
aka "Andy"

www.delbridge.net

1979 Big 10 383 stroker
1991 Blu 'Burb 3/4 ton 4x4

[dez81]

Thanks for the pictures. I have a short compressor. I really need a good look at where the assembly hoses are routed and hooked up. Do they hook straight into the compressor and condenser or is there some sort of attachment they hook on to?
I also read that I need to lube the new parts with refrigerant oil and lube the o rings when attaching the hoses, any tricks to this or is it straight forward?

[dez81]

Thanks for the pictures. I'm definetly interested in seeing more. I have a short compressor. I really need a good look at where the assembly hoses are routed and hooked up. Do they hook straight into the compressor and condenser or is there some sort of attachment they hook on to?
I also read that I need to lube the new parts with refrigerant oil and lube the o rings when attaching the hoses, any tricks to this or is it straight forward?  

[123 pugsy]

Of course you should have bolts into the cylinder head (green arrows).This is a 283 ,thats why there are no bolts.
Also,this system is from an '87.Not sure what years are similar.









 

Edited by: 123 pugsy at: 6/16/06 2:23 pm

[Lt.Del]

Here is a former post you can see some pics....



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SgtDel
aka "Andy"

www.delbridge.net

1979 Big 10 383 stroker
1991 Blu 'Burb 3/4 ton 4x4

[Lt.Del]

As you see in pugsy's pic of the backside of the compressor, the two lines are hooked together as one housing.  There is one bolt that hooks the housing (you see the bolt on backside of the compressor) to the back of the compressor.  That would be the low side hose and the high side hose.  I throw a few pics on here tonight.  i just did  a lot of work on my 91 sub which is same compressor.    

SgtDel
aka "Andy"

www.delbridge.net

1979 Big 10 383 stroker
1991 Blu 'Burb 3/4 ton 4x4

[Lt.Del]

SgtDel
aka "Andy"

www.delbridge.net

1979 Big 10 383 stroker
1991 Blu 'Burb 3/4 ton 4x4

[Lt.Del]

SgtDel
aka "Andy"

www.delbridge.net

1979 Big 10 383 stroker
1991 Blu 'Burb 3/4 ton 4x4

[dez81]

Thanks for the pictures. This will help out a great deal. I get started today and hope to be cool and comfy soon. I'll post how the project went.