Topic: '66 factory a/c installation

[socalgt]

I know it would be easier to do before...but....how difficult would it be to install the lines to the under dash a/c unit after installing the unit to the dash?  I'd like to reinstall the unit to the dash but I'm not ready to attach the lines.

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[CharlesTurner]

It's possible, but consider that you need 2 wrenches to tighten these, otherwise you'll risk cracking the evaporator core fittings or surrounding area.  Personally, I would leave it off until I was ready to attach the lines to the unit.

[socalgt]

Thanks for the advice...I'll take it.

[socalgt]

The hoses have their natural bend from prior installation.  I was thinking of installing the hoses and not quite tightening them all the way in case they need to be altered a bit to smoothly fit through the firewall and retain their original routing.  I don't know how flexible they'll be if I tighten them all the way down.  Any thoughts?

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[socalgt]

Regarding the yellow wire with the in line fuse on the a/c harness.......I understand it attaches the ignition switch.  I assume it will be obvious where it attaches when I look?

[carlite65]

there is a stud on the back of the ign. switch.

[socalgt]

Got it.....pretty obvious....not the easiest to see, but easy to feel.  Got the power to the a/c unit....

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[196667Bob]

Maybe the attached will help.

Bob