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'69 GT500 A/C compressor

Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by Doug D, Aug 2, 2010.

  1. Aug 2, 2010 #1
    Doug D

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    The '69 GT500 I'm working on has been retro-fitted with a modern a/c compressor...Sanden, I think.

    An archives search suggests I should have a cast iron Tecumseh. Do I have that right?

    In researching cast iron Tecumsehs compressors used on Fords I'm discovering some sub-variations, such as "HA" "HH" and "LB" models. Is any of this significant? Should I being looking for something in particular for a '69? As long as I'm going through this much trouble I'd like to find and buy the "right" one for a '69, if possible.

    OTOH, if they are all interchangeable with no exterior differences, well, that makes things a lot easier.

    Many thanks
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    The cast iron Tecumseh is correct for 69/70 Shelby. can't help you on the variations . I know what they are supposed to look like but am not familiar with the variations you refer to. If it has a C9 in the engineering number on the tag chances are you should be good. It is highly probable the compressor went through a number of small changes from 65 through the 70's. Bob
     
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    Ok, good. Thanks for the confirmation

    Cheers
    Doug
     
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    Resurecting an old thread.

    I've been waylayed and still haven't finished this aspect of the project. A couple more questions....


    1) Is it true that the 428CJs used a unique pulley and/or clutch? If so, just how unique is it?

    2) What were some other common applications for the cast iron compressor? Lincoln? T-Bird? I thought it would be easy to find one but I'm discovering otherwise.

    3) What's a good substitute for the tar-like insulation covering the a/c pipes where they exit the firewall?

    100 thanks
    Doug
     
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    Yes their application should span across many cars built that year - unfortunately many have been replaced over the years. Might want to check with a couple of yards. Might start with the Cougar guys in OR ;)

    Think AMK or possibly NPD/Virgina might carry it in their catalogs. We got a little over a foot of it when we did the recent 69 but can't recall where it came from. Comes in the form of almost tape attached to a strip of release paper

    Hope this helps
     
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    Classic auto air carries it
     
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    Doug D

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    Thanks for the replies.

    I buy from West Coast Classic Cougar often but they couldn't help on the compressor.

    I'll try Classic Auto Air

    Thanks again,
    DD
     
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