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TwoFiftyShifter · 05-26-2020, 03:13 PM

Can someone reccomend an AC compressor? The fella I bought my 82 from says the compressor failed a few years ago. 350 V8. I have seen a lot of back and forth on these older ones. Was hoping for some recent purchase experience.

400/400 · 05-26-2020, 06:43 PM

I got mine as an overhaul kit from NAPA (their house brand) in around 2015 for my ‘85. I Don’t remember if it included the lines or if I got them separate.

It’s going on 5 years and close to 50,000 miles with no issues. “Knock on wood”.

TwoFiftyShifter · 05-30-2020, 09:26 AM

I did see some kits on their website. Looks like I need to comb over the difference between re4 and sanden and other style compressors too. Thanks.

Dead Parrot · 05-30-2020, 10:23 AM

Before you do a complete replacement, you might verify that it was the compressor that failed and also how it failed. Low freon can keep a compressor from turning on. As can a loose connection. Check all the green wire plugs around the heater/AC housing. Possible one got knocked loose during an unrelated repair.

If a clutch or front bearing went out, those can often be replaced.

**Factory Guy** · 05-30-2020, 02:46 PM

I think mine just went out as well.

05-26-2020, 03:13 PM	#1
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	New AC compressor Can someone reccomend an AC compressor? The fella I bought my 82 from says the compressor failed a few years ago. 350 V8. I have seen a lot of back and forth on these older ones. Was hoping for some recent purchase experience. __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

05-26-2020, 06:43 PM	#2
400/400 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Central MN Posts: 268	Re: New AC compressor I got mine as an overhaul kit from NAPA (their house brand) in around 2015 for my ‘85. I Don’t remember if it included the lines or if I got them separate. It’s going on 5 years and close to 50,000 miles with no issues. “Knock on wood”. __________________ -400/400 1979 K25 350/SM465/205/44HD/14FF 1985 K20 400/400/208/10/14 1987 V10 TBI350/700R4/208/10/10 '85 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=643968

05-30-2020, 09:26 AM	#3
TwoFiftyShifter Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Gwinnett GA Posts: 1,803	Re: New AC compressor I did see some kits on their website. Looks like I need to comb over the difference between re4 and sanden and other style compressors too. Thanks. __________________ 1982 K10 SWB 1987 V20 - Sold - Doh!

05-30-2020, 10:23 AM	#4
Dead Parrot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 2,469	Re: New AC compressor Before you do a complete replacement, you might verify that it was the compressor that failed and also how it failed. Low freon can keep a compressor from turning on. As can a loose connection. Check all the green wire plugs around the heater/AC housing. Possible one got knocked loose during an unrelated repair. If a clutch or front bearing went out, those can often be replaced.

05-30-2020, 02:46 PM	#5
Factory Guy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Midway USA Kentucky Posts: 539	Re: New AC compressor I think mine just went out as well.

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