---------Latest excuse for a delay...--------------------
Okay, so I'm behind schedule, missed the VTR. This was due to some
hairbrain scheme to finish a nut and bolt restoration on a TR6 that
arrived to me in boxes... in 4 months.
Two words describe it:
1. done
2. expensive
Enough said, other than 1/2 quart of oil down the dist hole
will prime the oil pump enough to build pressure with the plugs out.
---------Latest excuse for a delay...--------------------
"TR6 vs. AC" or "Daily commute at 104 F" or "Its hot as hell in TX"
Anyone that even breathes the words "why would you want AC" hasn't been
south this summer, 5 weeks straight of 104 F heat.
BACKGROUND: Two years ago, I investigated adding the original style
AC systems to my 76 TR6 and concluded that those units/design are obsolete
and could be much improved upon. I replace the heater with a modern
HP fan and heater/evaporator core, added a compressor, condenser, lines,
etc. Actually, I did the car, then tore the whole thing out to do it
again... open wallet toss $2k. The 2nd time worked well, but was
a mess to install. Thanks to the modern compressor it ran the new R-134a
freon and I didn't need the idle adjusted to pull the AC...
CURRENT STATUS: After my 1st adventure, I concluded that I should use
my learned knowledge to attack this again. All pieces were purchased
and a 74 TR6 was next (TR250-74 are alike, 75/76 completely different,
note upper radiator outlet, air pump, etc. etc.) to prove it worked
on the early cars.
My goals this time were:
1. 4 hour installation time
2. no cutting of any metal, i.e. a reversable modification, so I
can move it to the TR6 that is running each summer...
3. publish pictures, parts sources, and provide the minimum number
of custom parts
4. resolve the major underdash mess with a custom heater/evaporator unit
5. one kit fits all TR6 and TR250 (likely the 4's with a slight mount
change)
6. Freeze the car even in 104 F heat
COST: less than $1k and a drive to the local AC place for a leak test,
recharge, the $49.95 special deal.
AVAILABILITY: I am cutting 10 sets of the brackets, pulleys, odd parts, and
the custom underdash unit. The rest can be ordered straight from
the parts sources.
Shortly I'll need a few brave souls to attempt to recreate this installation.
Qualities I'd recommend: spare $1k cash, ability to install anything
with or without instructions, light on the brains, and a great sense of
humor.
All joking aside, the car itself must be in great shape, no openings
in the firewall, trans tunnel, top... i.e. a sealed up car suitable for AC.
Roger
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Roger G. Bolick, rgb@exact.com 512-794-9567, FAX 512-345-2879
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