a/c delete questions.

[SMKN97GP]

the a/c on my 81 needs a recharging, i dont feel like changing it to 134a and i dont use the a/c enough to go hunting for some r12. well i pretty much never use the a/c, usually have the tops off. anyway, can i just take the belt off that runs the a/c compressor and remove the little electrical plug that connects to the side of it. the only thing that will happen is a small increase in MPH and HP right? also...whats the deal with the air pump, do i really need it? what are the thoughts on taking that belt off also? thanks

 

[76okievette]

When I got my "76" my A/C was disconnected exactly like you said, belt removed and compressor unpluged. I drove it that way for months before I changed to R-134 and rehooked up everything. Here in Oklahoma in Aug when its 102 outside any cool air will help. If you truly don't ever want A/C I would recommend removing the whole system and getting it out of the way, actullay the engine compartment looks cleaner and better with out all the A/C stuff in there.

 

[SMKN97GP]

one day i might like to have the a/c, and i pretty much want to keep the car all original so i dont want to remove the compressor. but here in New England our summer days dont see much higher than 95 and i have another car that blows nice cold a/c so i think im just gonna unplug it and remove the belt.

 

[76okievette]

I think that will work fine, good luck. I have family in Boston and when I visit I love those cool summer days.

 

[73stinger]

You can still get R-12 on Ebay, but some of the cans look alittle old.

Good Luck

 

[Corvette-Dave]

i just removed my entire a/c system about 2 weeks ago out of my 75. I noticed the engine ran a little quieter. I took out the compressor, refrigerator, and the condinser out. Gained hp, mpg, space, and lost about 70lbs of weight.

 

[81 Corvette]

take it all out. I removed my compressor. Haven't got go the rest of the system out yet, but i will. Also, my air pump is long gone. No ill effects.

Some will say leave it in, and i can understand there areguments, but i say yank it. My car needed a diet.

 

[aerie1761]

AC Repair

If you can repair the leak they sell a drop in refrigerant for R12 its called R420B works great and you dont have to worry about changing the refrigerant oil.Its much cheaper than R12.

 

[Tom73]

...a drop in refrigerant for R12 its called R420B ...

Tell more. Cannot find it listed on the EPA site and a Google search for R420B only turns up stereo parts.

tom...

 

[SMKN97GP]

thanks for the info guys. i just found out that if i wanted to i could get some r12 from my uncle, but like i said i dont use the a/c, so im gonan take off the belt and unplug it.

i dont want to totally remove the air pump, so would the car still run fine if i just took the belt off?

 

[aerie1761]

Tom73

Sorry Tom its R420A go to www.rmsgas.com