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The Cars => 1968 Shelby GT350/500/500KR => Topic started by: Milo on December 14, 2019, 11:53:39 AM

Title: AC Compressor Rebuild?
Post by: Milo on December 14, 2019, 11:53:39 AM
Getting a scraping noise on my AC compressor when i spin the clutch and wondering if anyone does restorations of compressors? Otherwise, anyone have any guidance on the DIY process?

Thanks!

Milo
Title: Re: AC Compressor Rebuild?
Post by: Bob Gaines on December 14, 2019, 12:41:16 PM
Quote from: Milo on December 14, 2019, 11:53:39 AM
Getting a scraping noise on my AC compressor when i spin the clutch and wondering if anyone does restorations of compressors? Otherwise, anyone have any guidance on the DIY process?

Thanks!

Milo
Classic Auto Air does rebuilds.
Title: Re: AC Compressor Rebuild?
Post by: FL SAAC on December 14, 2019, 01:59:07 PM

Tampa, Florida - For Factory Original A/C Parts And Restoration Services.

5133 W. Idlewild Ave.
Tampa, FL 33634
Phone 813-251-2356




Quote from: Milo on December 14, 2019, 11:53:39 AM
Getting a scraping noise on my AC compressor when i spin the clutch and wondering if anyone does restorations of compressors? Otherwise, anyone have any guidance on the DIY process?

Thanks!

Milo
Title: Re: AC Compressor Rebuild?
Post by: Shelby_r_b on December 14, 2019, 03:18:17 PM
+1^

They also have new and original rebuilt items in stock.  For example, you can get an original rebuilt clutch from them.
Title: Re: AC Compressor Rebuild?
Post by: FL SAAC on December 14, 2019, 03:52:32 PM
Besides Tampa they also have a site in TX

CLASSIC AUTO AIR :

910 Freeport Parkway, Suite 100
Coppell, Texas 75019
Phone – 877-302-8830



Quote from: Milo on December 14, 2019, 11:53:39 AM
Getting a scraping noise on my AC compressor when i spin the clutch and wondering if anyone does restorations of compressors? Otherwise, anyone have any guidance on the DIY process?

Thanks!

Milo
Title: Re: AC Compressor Rebuild?
Post by: 68blk500c on December 14, 2019, 08:05:52 PM
Milo:

IF you have an original C8ZX tagged compressor, do NOT send it anywhere for rebuild until you document the features of your castings, as well as bolt markings, plus compare with others that may appear similar at a glance, but aren't.  NEVER give it to any rebuilder without first carefully removing that C8ZX tag!!

We have communicated in the past; feel free to contact me.

Don   
Title: Re: AC Compressor Rebuild?
Post by: Rbwiii on December 14, 2019, 08:37:16 PM
+1
Title: Re: AC Compressor Rebuild?
Post by: Milo on December 14, 2019, 11:06:08 PM
Thanks for putting the fear of God in me!
Title: Re: AC Compressor Rebuild?
Post by: 1967 eight barrel on December 15, 2019, 04:24:31 AM
I just rebuilt an aluminum York after complete polishing. Valve plate, all seals gaskets and bearings were about 100.00.
                                                                            -Keith
Title: Re: AC Compressor Rebuild?
Post by: gt350bp on December 30, 2019, 09:50:44 AM
Good morning all!

Would a 68 KR have the aluminum York compressor? Part # C8AA 2875 A? In addition, what would be the correct A/C clutch and how many belt sheaves should it have?
Are there any identification marks on a A/C clutch?

My car now has the correct brackets and idler pulleys thanks to Bob G., and now I'm looking to check if my compressor and clutch is correct.

Thanks for the help.

Don
gt350bp   
Title: Re: AC Compressor Rebuild?
Post by: Coralsnake on December 30, 2019, 04:55:20 PM
Yes a KR has the aluminum compressor. It is a C8ZX

The clutch is as shown:

(http://www.saacforum.com/gallery/8-301219170056.jpeg)
Title: Re: AC Compressor Rebuild?
Post by: gt350bp on December 30, 2019, 06:13:30 PM
Thanks Pete! Great picture that really helps.

Don
gt350bp
Title: Re: AC Compressor Rebuild?
Post by: Bob Gaines on December 30, 2019, 06:44:36 PM
I would like to add that if it is a C8AA tagged compressor it would be painted black. I have only seen the C8ZX compressors on survivor 68 Shelby's. The C8AA was the typical service replacement.  I am only aware of the C8ZX compressors being painted aluminum color . Of the C8ZX tagged compressors most were painted aluminum color but I have seen a few that were not painted and were bare aluminum.