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JulianReid

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Adding Air Conditioning
« on: April 24, 2023, 16:42:31 »
I am adding an aftermarket air conditioning unit to my 1966 230SL.  Can anyone suggest a condenser that will fit without interfering with the hood opening?  Thank you

Julian Reid
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Julian Reid
1966 230 SL
1971 280SE 3.5 Convertible
1955 (Replica) 300SL Gullwing

teahead

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Re: Adding Air Conditioning
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2023, 17:45:04 »
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Re: Adding Air Conditioning
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2023, 17:48:00 »
Julian,
It’s important to mount it as low as possible to allow the hood to clear. I installed the Buds unit as well.
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Dirk
66 230 SL
70 280 SEL
53 CHEVY 3100
18 C300 COUPE
05 HD FLSTNI

JulianReid

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Re: Adding Air Conditioning
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2023, 18:25:20 »
Thank you both for your thoughts, any idea how many inches lower than the radiator that I need to mount the condenser?
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Julian Reid
1966 230 SL
1971 280SE 3.5 Convertible
1955 (Replica) 300SL Gullwing

dirkbalter

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Re: Adding Air Conditioning
« Reply #4 on: April 25, 2023, 01:02:18 »
This is what mine looks like. But you may want to check for yourself.
Approx 6 1/2 in radiator to condenser.
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Dirk
66 230 SL
70 280 SEL
53 CHEVY 3100
18 C300 COUPE
05 HD FLSTNI

JulianReid

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Re: Adding Air Conditioning
« Reply #5 on: April 26, 2023, 14:33:17 »
Thank you, very helpful.
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Julian Reid
1966 230 SL
1971 280SE 3.5 Convertible
1955 (Replica) 300SL Gullwing
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