Here's the A/C vs non-A/C ducting:
[strikethrough]condenser[/strikethrough] evaporator pipes were cut off with side-cutters. Note the adjustment knob which ends up behind the glove box.
The sticker on the ABS [strikethrough]condenser[/strikethrough] evaporator box reads: CLARDY MFG CO. 2Y-043632
It looks like the A/C condenser vs plain duct
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Re: A/C condenser vs plain duct
nice, did you rip this out of your current ride and replace it with the non-AC unit? you've really been going hard on that car lately.
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Re: A/C condenser vs plain duct
Exactly. I went from no heat (when my heater core was bypassed), to so little heat that it really made no difference, to full on heat. So, I went for a midnight run in shorts and t-shirt last night and almost baked myself out of the car. Dried up eyes and skin - had to turn it down after 20 min.dlb wrote:nice, did you rip this out of your current ride and replace it with the non-AC unit? you've really been going hard on that car lately.
Still, there's a problem with the windshield defrost flow. Driver's side is little and passenger's side is almost non-existant.
Also, here's a pic of the A/C switch. It's available if anyone wants it, as I've given up thoughts of rigging up the A/C for now.
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Re: A/C condenser vs plain duct
I did the same thing to my terc a few years back.. I don't like carrying all the weight of the A/C around.. Plus, they tax the engine and are IMHO problematic... I believe what your calling the condenser is actually the evaporator coil.. Remember condensers give up heat to the outside air and they are usually located up front near the fan and radiator.. Have Fun! 

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Re: A/C condenser vs plain duct
That is an odd looking AC switch, aftermarket maybe?
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Every single second gen I've ever seen has the dual AC/Econ switch!
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Re: A/C condenser vs plain duct
That's exactly what I did a few years ago.
But Boy! your evaporator is clean! Did you vac it for the photo? Mine was clogged with dirt and debris (no mouse bodies, though). At least one of the PO's was a heavy smoker.
It's amazing the difference in the heater air flow - the heater core itself was pretty clean. I can't imagine how efficient the AC was (not) when it was operable - and that wss long before moi.
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But Boy! your evaporator is clean! Did you vac it for the photo? Mine was clogged with dirt and debris (no mouse bodies, though). At least one of the PO's was a heavy smoker.
It's amazing the difference in the heater air flow - the heater core itself was pretty clean. I can't imagine how efficient the AC was (not) when it was operable - and that wss long before moi.
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Re: A/C condenser vs plain duct
It looks like dealer installed A/C to me. e.g. the way the wires were routed after the fact and in your commonly found plastic split loom with zip ties and regular black electricians tape, and also the non-OEM look of the 2-piece ABS molded evaporator housing made by Clardy.irowiki wrote:That is an odd looking AC switch, aftermarket maybe?
Nope, it is as removed only minutes before.ARCHINSTL wrote:But Boy! your evaporator is clean! Did you vac it for the photo?
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Re: A/C condenser vs plain duct
Yes, I have corrected my initial post.scouttster wrote: I believe what your calling the condenser is actually the evaporator coil..