Looking forward to XMAS

Synchro's got contacts for special bolt-in York (the original mfr but rebaged in Italy) compressors that are apparently move 40% more cfm. I'll try and see if I can get him to post on this thread.

Mark

 

An auction on Ebay went by with no bids that had the inner panels that you will need. Price wasn't too bad. Panels aren't difficult to make but it is time consuming. Then ebay number is 330108805245 if you want to take a look.

 

The A/C helps. It does spit out cold air, just not a whole hell of a lot.

I have a couple items you'll need to make it work right, No Charge to good Dinophiles like yourself.

The gaskets for the compressor connections are NLA. I had some made, quite a few actually, and I'll send two to you. PM me an address.

I also have a used turn signal assembly if you'd like it, including two new lenses, so both sides will match. That, unfortunately, is not free. But I'll toss the housing in (It may need some wiring work) with the purchase of two lenses at my cost from Verell, which was $150.00 plus freight.

Let me know if you're interested.

And congrats on finally getting settled up with the insurance guys. I hope she turns out like new!

DM

 

Congratulations on the positive future.

Several friends from my Maserati group have had the same cooling difficulty (and failure) with the old, York A/C compressor and they turned me onto a superior replacement. They rave about their A/C cooling now. The York company was bought out by TCCI and their modern unit that has the same form, fit and function but has increased the volumetric capacity from 6 cu to 10 cu. It also has modern seals, a universal mount and provides a serious increase in coolling ability. As an affirmation, when I showed the unit to the local A/C specialist, he commented that it was a very high quality A/C compressor.

I don't believe these units are unique to the Dino. Here is an article that I wrote in the vintage section including purchasing source and part numbers:
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showpost.php?p=136100907&postcount=8

My friend Kerry spent over $500 on the rebuild of his old Aspira Friga unit, while my replacement was $306. Seven mounting bolts, two hose connections, and a belt tightening are all it took. I'm also going to swap the A/C compressor in the Dino in the future, when time permits.

Please note that it appears all the old A/C compressors must have been influenced by the American market. When I changed mine in the Maserati Bora, last week I found I needed to use 3/8" sockets (not 10mm) to remove/replace the SAE (not Metric) fasteners for the old, Aspira Frigo unit.

Scott

 

The TCCI units come with new teflon seals/gaskets at the ports, if I understand the application correctly.

 

Scott.

Can you detail the upgrade information here?

Parts, sources, etc?

I think it would be VERY valuable information for all of us who sweat out the summer in our Dinos.

Dave

 

Manny,
Never have regretted taking AC out. Access is now great. Engine cooling is MUCH better without condenser in front of radiator. All the pieces are in my basement so my heirs can call all parts complete if they ever sell the car.

Only requirement is to fix the wind wing latches so the wind wings can be used as Mother Nature and Pinin Farina intended. I spend a lot of time in the SoCal mountains, high deserts and the road to Las Vegas via Pearblossom Highway. Survivable any time of year. Heater is far more useful than the pitiful airconditioning that can not do anything useful if you crack a window to get some ventilation. AC only recirculates stale air.

Horrible pictures but glad that there is some light. Good luck.

John

 

Sure,

The upgrade is replacing the old A/C compressor with a modern unit that has a 40% higher capacity. The outside form, fit and connections are the same.

Until I do it on my Dino, this will be the general plan of attack I used on the Maserati Bora:

1) Have a shop recover the freon in the system prior to starting
2) Disconnect the two hoses from the A/C compressor; High & low pressure
3) Remove the A/C compressor mounting bolts
4) Removethe old A/C compressor from car
5) Buy new A/C compressor from these sources:
http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showpost.php?p=136100907&postcount=8
(Note: need to determine if the Dino's is RHS or LHS suction)
6) Replace in reverse order and fill with R-12

Scott

 

I always regretted not moving to Santa Barbara...chuckle