Topic: 1966 San Jose build 289 compressor manufacturer

[socalgt]

Would a '66 San Jose built(April) car  with factory a/c have received a York or Tecumseh a/c compressor on the assembly line?

[J_Speegle]

The heavy one!!   

[rockhouse66]

My car is much earlier - Sept./Oct. '65 build - and has the compressor shown below.  Can you tell which manufacturer just by looking?

[ChrisV289]

Tecumseh should be cast iron while the York is aluminum.  That looks like the Tecumseh model

[J_Speegle]

Believe that for the early years the Tecumseh was what was installed on the line while the aluminum York was often included the "kit" and as a serivce part. Lighter (cheaper shipping) and would not surface rust sitting on the shelf plus it matches the original cars documented

[rockhouse66]

The heavy one!!   

OK, didn't know the York was aluminum.  Now I understand 

[socalgt]

Is a "four seasons" compressor the same as Tecumseh?

[Bob Gaines]

Is a "four seasons" compressor the same as Tecumseh?

not heard that one before.

[GT500KR]

Is a "four seasons" compressor the same as Tecumseh?

Four Seasons is a rebuilder, not a manufacturer.

[socalgt]

I see a lot of what appear to be original, Tecumseh compressors advertised as "four seasons"...didn't realize that was the rebuilder's name.