Has anyone installed a parallel flow condenser from Classic Auto Air? I got an email from Ron at Classic Auto Air with an attached photo of a green Comet with one of their 11-1020 universal condensers installed. Is that someone on the list? This is the unit he recommended. In the archives, I saw that “mojo” installed a unit in his car but indicated the part number was 16182. I see that several have had their originals rebuilt but I would like to upgrade to the parallel. Those who have done it, can you share your thoughts? Thanks, Micah
I will chk my invoice again -- but do think that is the one in my car. It is a gud fit. They sent me one w/ the initial shipment that wud not work w/ my setup; upon informing them, they sent me the correct one and had shipper to pick-up the one being returned. They are a gud vendor to deal w/. I will check it agn later tonite.
I checked my invoices again. The 11-1020 univ. unit was the one I had to return - it was to large. I keep or try to keep all my invoices for items purchased for the car. I have not been able to find the #16182 in my car files. I am at a loss to determine where I came up with the part #. I only have been able to come up w/ orig invoice & return invoice. Don't know what I cud have done w/ 2nd invoice . I do know the 11-1020 was/is to large to fit in the car w/o some mods to the car. Sri for giving a part # that I can't justify. Ron was my sale rep., too.
Mojo, Well, I'm a little lost as to which one is correct. He is sticking to the 11-1020. Could they have intended to send that one, sent something else and then sent the 11-1020? This is what Ron emailed me: I do not know what a 16182 is. That is not a Classic Auto Air part #. The condenser shown in the picture is: 11-1020 Condenser 16x18 Parallel Flow $125.00 12-1001 Filter-Drier Male O-Ring (8" Tall/6x6 MORI Connections) $29.99 19-1003 Drier Circle Clamp Wide $7.50 This is a universal condenser that best matches the size of the opening and is not a direct bolt in. it comes with 4 mounting brackets More pictures of the Comet here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.432423686804661.92753.432082870172076&type=1 Here are some tips for converting to R134A: Recommended steps to converting your Ford R12 air conditioning system to 134a. Systems w/o Suction Valve Minimum Requirements Change or restore the filter-drier. Drain the compressor oil and recharge with 134a compatible oil. (PAG or Ester Oil) Insure that the system is clean and free of contaminants (Depending on component condition, this may be a simple matter of blowing out with compressed air or liquid flushing with an air-conditioning flushing agent) Replace or restore all rubber hoses with barrier hose. Install 134a charge port adapters. Charge with 134a between 70-80% of the original R12 charge amount. Replace any o-rings with 134a compatible. Micah
Could they have intended to send that one, sent something else and then sent the 11-1020? That is possible! I can't say cuz it's been 3 1/2 yrs ago and I don't have the paperwork to say otherwise. Take the 11-1020, it may be the correct unit.
Everett, Would you mind posting a couple pictures of yours. i would like to see how you mounted, how it fit and the routing of the lines. Thanks, Micah
I will as soon as I can find them. I recently changed my computers and OS and kind of in a state of learning a lot of things. There should be some in my gallery. If I can't find them soon I will take some new pix.
I used a universal parallel flow as well but it was from a local shop that specializes in automotive AC repairs.
