air conditioning

["ortak" <ortak@domain.elided>]

Tim,

I just installed ac in my 71 Spider.  The system I used was from a 1981 
Spider.  I did a lot of mods to make it work.  I was fortunate though 
because the bodys and engines are similar between the 71 and 81.  I don't 
know what kind of challenges you will be faced with but I can tell you some 
of what I ran into.  Incidently, I'm currently working on an article about 
my endeavors for Overheard Cams.  Here's some of the hurdles you might run 
into:

1    Alternator capacity-I modified a GM 65 amp alternator
2    Double groove crank pulley-I had to remark the timing marks on the new 
pulley
3    Fan-I made a spacer for the engine fan so it would clear the fan 
belts    
4    Alignment of pulleys-I had to machine the idler pulley
5    Battery location-I moved mine to the trunk
6    Electrical-I installed relays to lessen the load on some of those 
weaker components, ie. ignition switch

John Ortakales
71 Spider   

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Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 20:29:14 -0700
From: "Timothy Leigh Rodgers" <timothy@domain.elided>
Subject: air cond

Has anyone tried to put air conditioning into an older car that didn't come
with it?  I'm wondering if I could get a unit to work in my Giulia Super and
what the hazards are.
Thanks.
Timothy
'71 Alfa Romeo Giulia 1300 Super
'78 Alfa Romeo F-12 Diesel Van
'92 Alfa Romeo Spider Veloce
'81 Harley Wide Glide
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