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Old 07-07-2003, 08:30 PM
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A 300TD AC system in a 65 Mustang????????

Wait it gets better

I was taking the AC system apart on the 300TD. Got everthing in the engine compartment out of the car. Compressor, Reciever/Drier, Condensor and the hoses. My son askes if any of this still works. I let him know that it was working when I stopped driving the car. And it should work but I wanted to rebuild everything so I didn't have to worry about it as a daily driver. I woudl also like to improve the system (R-12) by using a parralell flow condenser.
He askes if everthing would fit into the mustang. I thought about it and figured---- yes. He will buy the underdash unit form ACKITS.COM for $230 and well get a new R/D. Have the hoses made up at a local hose shop here in DFW. This should work----shouldn't it???
I found no trash in any hoses etc. So I figure the compressor was not falling apart. (did the R134 conversion wrong about 350 miles ago, and 1.5 year ago) We will use all Meredes specified parts--R/D manifold connection for the R4 etc. The hoses will be simple and new. And well fill it up with the recommended amount of oil and R12.
Well what do you guys think???
WEll have to make the mounts of for the condensor---easy
Mounts for the R/D---easy.
The hose shop is great and will work with me on the hoses--well need the R4 style connecting manifold.
The evaporator expansion valve blower motor is a all in one unit that is complete when bought.
Well check a couple of junk yards for chevys for the R4 compressor mount. Or well weld something together.

Comments????????????

Dave
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1970 220D, owned 1980-1990
1980 240D, owned 1990-1992
1982 300TD, owned 1992-1993
1986 300SDL, owned 1993-2004
1999 E300, owned 1999-2003
1982 300TD, 213,880mi, owned since Nov 18, 1991- Aug 4, 2010 SOLD
1988 560SL, 100,000mi, owned since 1995
1965 Mustang Fastback Mileage Unknown(My sons)
1983 240D, 176,000mi (My daughers) owned since 2004
2007 Honda Accord EX-L I4 auto, the new daily driver
1985 300D 264,000mi Son's new daily driver.(sold)
2008 Hyundai Tiberon. Daughters new car
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