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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1966 Mustang => Topic started by: tnguy624 on September 04, 2012, 09:21:57 PM

Title: 66 6 cylinder a/c service valves
Post by: tnguy624 on September 04, 2012, 09:21:57 PM

I'm not sure if I'm in the right place for this question so please move it if I'm not. I am restoring the a/c system on my 66 convertible 6 cylinder, build date 11/17/65 Dearborn.

I have an original 6 cylinder compressor and the service valves have the fittings for attaching the a/c gauges on the sides, I also noticed in the factory manual it shows them on the side. So I am assuming they valves are original to the compressor.

The nut on the service valve that screws onto the compressor head has some slight damage and I'm thinking of replacing them. all the replacement ones I've seen have the the fitting on the top and not the side.

I guess my question is two fold first which service valve was put on at the factory, and if it was the service valve with the fitting on the side, would I loose points in the concours driven class if I had ones on it that were on the top?

Thanks in advance for any and all help!!
Terry

Title: Re: 66 6 cylinder a/c service valves
Post by: J_Speegle on September 04, 2012, 11:09:26 PM

Not sure really what your describing " on the side" but maybe one of these pictures will help you in your search for an answer

Hope they help

(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/firetrainer/66%20Mustang/6FT07T248065pseng.jpg)


(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/firetrainer/66%20Mustang/Perkins66engfrnt.jpg)


(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/firetrainer/66%20Mustang/Perkins66eng.jpg)


(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/firetrainer/66%20Mustang/PerkinsDSeng-1.jpg)

Title: Re: 66 6 cylinder a/c service valves
Post by: tnguy624 on September 04, 2012, 11:27:58 PM

Thanks so much for the pictures, they do help, they all show the service cap, the part with the brass cap on them mounted on the side of the service port rather than on the top.

Terry

Title: Re: 66 6 cylinder a/c service valves
Post by: CharlesTurner on September 05, 2012, 01:16:37 AM

Here's another reference pic, May '66 Dearborn 6 cyl with 6k original miles, all Unrestored...

Title: Re: 66 6 cylinder a/c service valves
Post by: tnguy624 on September 05, 2012, 09:27:10 AM

Thank you for that picture as well, it confirms what I thought about the service caps being on the side, it is also will be a great help when I start putting my engine compartment together. I see that car must of been a sprint edition with the chrome air cleaner!

Title: Re: 66 6 cylinder a/c service valves
Post by: ruppstang on September 05, 2012, 09:36:57 AM

Charles,
My teacher bought that car when I was in the third grade. We thought what does that old lady want a sports car for. She was 58!
 Marty

Title: Re: 66 6 cylinder a/c service valves
Post by: J_Speegle on September 05, 2012, 11:10:47 PM

Quote from: caspian65 on September 05, 2012, 01:16:37 AM

Here's another reference pic, May '66 Dearborn 6 cyl with 6k original miles, all Unrestored...

Same car as in three of my posted pictures :)

Title: Re: 66 6 cylinder a/c service valves
Post by: CharlesTurner on September 06, 2012, 01:14:26 AM

Quote from: J_Speegle on September 05, 2012, 11:10:47 PM

Same car as in three of my posted pictures :)

Yeah, but you didn't post the assembly plant and approximate build period!   :D

Title: Re: 66 6 cylinder a/c service valves
Post by: J_Speegle on September 06, 2012, 02:01:05 AM

Quote from: caspian65 on September 06, 2012, 01:14:26 AM

Yeah, but you didn't post the assembly plant and approximate build period!   :D

Unfortunately - that is one of the few sets I don't have a vin for :(  Based on the details I can guess the plant :0