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1964 AC Compressor

Hi,

I just had my Automatic Climate Control changed over to R134 and everything worked well but the refrigerant leaked out over night. It turns out my compressor leaks. I'm wondering what the best solution would be. Get my unit rebuilt, buy a rebuilt unit off the shelf or try to find a NOS unit? Does anybody want to weigh in? I also need to know the best places for the service needed or part.

Thanks
Jeff

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Permalink Reply by Russ Austin on August 15, 2024 at 9:45am

If it were my car, I would buy a newer version of the originals. Better output and you know it is new or rebuilt. Finding a NOS would be near impossible and it will have 60 year old seals.

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Permalink Reply by jerry atkins on August 15, 2024 at 12:14pm

Sanden makes a compressor that is just like the original a6 I think they call it an s6 bolts right up with the brackets

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