I am installing a exact fit A/C system from Old Air. The new upper hose impinges on the front mounting 'peg' of the Sanden compressor I have thought of cutting the peg off and grinding it smooth (this peg is not used at this time) but it is permanent. What have others done to make this work, Thanks.
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new upper radiator hose, ?#
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Re: new upper radiator hose, ?#
Have you contacted Old Air??
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Re: new upper radiator hose, ?#
Joe is correct. Cutting the compressor without the knowledge and ok of Old Air could void any warantee you may have
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Re: new upper radiator hose, ?#
I'm just living with it for now. I put a corrugated plastic wrap around the radiator hose to provide some protection. I also loosened the hose at the thermostat outlet (when engine was cool) and rotated the hose "upward" a bit to take a bit of the force off where it goes over the compressor. My year will be up soon and I'll probably take a cutoff wheel to the compressor mounting tab.
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Re: new upper radiator hose, ?#
Hi, I just added about 4" to the upper hose. I used a piece of exhaust pipe inside hose then added the hose to radiator. I'll try to send a pic.
Re: new upper radiator hose, ?#
Nice solution
Paul T. Amick wrote: ↑Tue Mar 12, 2024 11:50 am Hi, I just added about 4" to the upper hose. I used a piece of exhaust pipe inside hose then added the hose to radiator. I'll try to send a pic.101_0375.JPG
1956 Fiesta Red 312
1954 Ford Victoria 312
1948 Ford Convertible Street Rod 302
1954 Ford Victoria 312
1948 Ford Convertible Street Rod 302