Is there still any place that still restores/rebuilds York A/C compressors?
Pat
Interested too as I have one that needs it and R12 to install when it gets done.
Quote from: azdriver on February 03, 2025, 06:20:39 PMIs there still any place that still restores/rebuilds York A/C compressors?
Pat
I had one done in 2019 by Classic Auto Air, in addition, York is still located in Decatur, Illinois , maybe reach out to them and see if they are offering any restoration/rebuilding services, or know of a shop who is rebuilding them.
As for R12, good luck.
Bill
I contacted classic auto air a few months ago. They are no longer doing restoration work..
Pat
If anyone may find it helpful, I have a new in the box aluminum York compressor that I will sell. It would not be concours correct, as it has a York ID tag. But I compared it to aluminum examples in '68 GT500's and it is very similar, so may work for a driver.
It is USA manufactured (York in Decatur, IL) and set up for R12. Borg Warner acquired York in 1956 and in the late 1960's moved A/C compressor production from York, PA to Decatur. Thus, this unit was likely produced during the late '60's - early '70"s. I understand that many of the current examples being offered are called York but actually have offshore sourced components.
Years ago, I sold cores to Classic Auto Air, and I recall that they did not favor rebuilding aluminum units as the piston bores were often excessively worn, as opposed to iron ones that had a longer service life. And as we have read here, they now no longer rebuild them at all.
R12 is still being used in some commercial / industrial applications and if you are connected with a friendly large HVAC business you may be able to acquire some from their bulk supply.
I will sell this compressor for $500. if anyone has interest. I attached some photos.
Bill Collins
717-648-6600
bill@bcfords.com
You can switch the tag from your original to a different compressor if you carefully remove with a wrench the tiny hex bolts holding the tag on. There are those that have made up new tags and will stamp them to your specs.
Plenty to be found.
Just checked with our local rebuilder in town sells me a kit for about $50 or rebuilt unit for $250
Best of luck in your search
Quote from: FL SAAC on February 04, 2025, 01:26:53 PMPlenty to be found.
Just checked with our local rebuilder in town sells me a kit for about $50 or rebuilt unit for $250
Best of luck in your search
What is the contact info for your local rebuilder?
Have a nos c9aa compressor
Quote from: Bob Gaines on February 04, 2025, 06:32:42 PMQuote from: FL SAAC on February 04, 2025, 01:26:53 PMPlenty to be found.
Just checked with our local rebuilder in town sells me a kit for about $50 or rebuilt unit for $250
Best of luck in your search
What is the contact info for your local rebuilder?
I guess it must be some secret squirrel information since you will not answer .
Looks like there are a lot of both new and rebuilt compressors on eBay. I will take your hint and swap the tag Bob.