76-79 F-Series Truck/78-79 Bronco AC Compressor Kit V8 STAGE-1

WHY UPGRADE?

• Stop Annoying Shaft Seal Leaks. The original York & Tecumseh compressors have a strong tendency to leak at the shaft seal if the air-conditioning is not used on a regular basis; sometimes in as little as two weeks of non-use! This will not be a problem with the Sanden-style rotary compressor.

• Converting to 134a?This kit includes the essential parts to convert to 134a.
  (More information is available for converting to 134a. Click on the 134a Info link above)

• Save Horsepower.Our rotary compressor draws significantly less horsepower of stock compressor; approximately 2-4 horsepower compared with 5-10 horsepower from stock.

• Increase Fuel Economy. Less horsepower draw means better gas-mileage.

• Save Weight. The rotary compressor is about half the weight of stock compressor/clutch assembly.

• Running engine at high RPM? The compressor can handle 6,000 continuous RPM!

WHAT DO I GET WITH THIS KIT?

Everything necessary to convert from the old York/Tecumseh style compressor, to a modern rotary style compressor 

• Rotary compressor & clutch assembly.

• Compressor Mount Adapter bracket - Designed to allow the new compressor to sit on the original factory A/C Compressor Mount.

• Idler Bracket Adapter - Allows the original idler bracket to attach to the top of the new compressor for support.

• New Suction Hose with 134a Charge Port (from compressor to to accumulator), including specialized model-specific evaporator fitting*

• New Discharge Hose with 134a Charge Port (from compressor to top fitting on condenser), including specialized model-specific condenser fitting*

  *Hoses supplied with one end open, along with the corresponding fitting and cutting/crimping instructions. Your local hydraulic shop can provide crimping services, or we can provide the crimping service for an additional fee. Instructions for both options will be included.

• New stock replacement Filter/Drier

• O-Rings & oil tube

• All the tech support you need!

WHAT ENGINES DO THE COMPRESSOR BRACKETS FIT?

• Any stock 302/351M/360/390/400/460 engine with the original compressor mount, idler and idler bracket.
  

• DOES YOUR CAR HAVE A DIFFERENT ENGINE? Please call or Email for more information.

CAN I INSTALL THESE PARTS MYSELF?

• The average hobbyist can install without difficulty. General rule of thumb is if you change your own parts, you can change these parts.
  It is recommended, however, to have the system evacuated & charged by a professional. Installation instructions can be downloaded by CLICKING HERE. Hose Crimping instructions can be downloaded by CLICKING HERE.

• Other than crimping one end of the hoses and charging the system, no other specialized tools or knowledge is required for installation of parts.

***BEFORE PURCHASING***

• +This kit is designed for use with the newer 134a refrigerant, though we may be able to provide an R12 version of this kit if desired.   It is important to make sure the evaporator, condenser and liquid line/hose are either changed or flushed and clean of contamination before installation and charging of the system.

• Please make sure the engine fits within the guidelines listed above.

• Please notify us if your vehicle is modified in any way from it's factory configuration (alternative engine or pulley design, etc).