Had no doubt you could do it. I remember using 79
cent a can R-12 to degrease my bike chain when I
didn't know any better. I know there is an A/C
package that is used frequently for MGB's (Suzuki
Sprint, I think) if you need spares. Think it was
everything but the evap. Not sure where that came
from. Anyone ever try that rig?
--- Frank Clarici <spritenut@Exit109.com> wrote:
> For those who know, I have been considering Air
> conditioning in my
> daughters A40.
> Well It has happened! And it works great! It ices up
> the coils.
> I took the AC unit out of the Austin Marina before I
> gave it to the kid
> up the street. I made a few very minor mods to the
> bracket (Marina has
> an MGB engine)
> Bolted it up, ran the hoses through the hole where
> the steering column
> would go if RHD, mounted the evaporator under the
> dash and used my Lucas
> Auxiliary switch plate for the 2 knobs.
> I had it charged up today and it works perfect. Real
> cold, not any
> noticeable power lose.
> The AC shop was amazed at the fit of everything,
> they said it looks
> "period" which made me feel good about this
> challenge. I had to relocate
> the radiator expansion tank, solenoid, and washer
> bottle. Room under the
> bonnet is now scarce.
> Total cost was $75 for the R-12. The unit came in a
> free car, I didn't
> have to buy anything. I used a hacksaw blade, a
> drill, a grinder, some
> wrinkle paint for the bracket. I only had to drill
> one hole in the car
> for the condensate drip tube.
> Engine temp only went up about 8* when idling with
> the air on full.
> I am a happy, cool LBC driver today! Too bad my
> daughter gets to drive
> it.
>
> This unit can and will fit right in a Sprite/Midget
> 1275 since that's
> what engine is in the A40.
>
> Now onto the cruise control and remote door
> locks.......
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> 60 Bugeye Sprite
> 67 Sprite (PIECES)
> 59 Austin A40 Farina WITH AIR!
> 74 Austin Marina
> 71 MG Midget racer
> 61 Sprite (parts car)
> 65 Sprite (parts car)
> 66 Sprite (parts car)
> And a 97 Ford Pick Up
> http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut/
>
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