A/C Compressor Inspection/Rebuild

[Tio Pancho]

Working on a 77 Cherokee Chief. Motor is in. Trans going in soon. Want to have the A/C compressor checked out before I install. Suggestion on a good shop near the La Verne (So Cal) area?
Thanks

 

[monkeyswrench]

Been a looong time, but there used to be a rebuilder down on Price St in Pomona...just west of the Edison yard, across from a very sketchy trailer park...

 

[HALLETT BOY]

New ones are usually cheaper than rebuilt /rebuild

 

[monkeyswrench]

If it's a 77, may still be a York style. Not a lot in the new offerings, but if you cross the numbers, a lot of semi trucks used them into the 90's.

 

[TimeBandit]

I'll take new every time. What kind of freon is currently in the system?

 

[Flying_Lavey]

Are you doing a restore? If not, go with a new retrofit of a rotary compressor. WAY smaller, lighter, and go with 134a since it's readily available and cheap.

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[azsunfun]

this a 1965 dual piston compressor, wheight most likely 40#s + , have 76 jeep compressor 25# new style converted to 134a compressor 15# convert its worth it.

 

[rivermobster]

Working on a 77 Cherokee Chief. Motor is in. Trans going in soon. Want to have the A/C compressor checked out before I install. Suggestion on a good shop near the La Verne (So Cal) area?
Thanks

Most people on here are right...

Find a new one and sell your original one for more money than a new one will cost!

Check on rockauto.com

 

[Tio Pancho]

Yes it’s a York. From what I have been able to find out on the Full Size Jeep forums the options are limited. My thinking is that since it will be a cruiser/camper/weekend warrior it’s not critical. Trying to avoid major cost and adapters etc.

 

[Tio Pancho]

Didn’t see some of the last replies. Maybe I will look int a new one. Thanks all.