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Started by azdriver, February 03, 2025, 06:20:39 PM

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azdriver

Is there still any place that still restores/rebuilds York A/C compressors?

Pat

Royce Peterson

Interested too as I have one that needs it and R12 to install when it gets done.
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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.

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azdriver

I contacted classic auto air a few months ago. They are no longer doing restoration work..

Pat

Bill Collins

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.

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Bob Gaines

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.
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Plenty to be found.

Just checked with our local rebuilder in town sells me a kit for about $50 or rebuilt  unit for $250

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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?
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