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Nicolas Aristodemou

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Re: Frigiking Airconditioning
« Reply #25 on: November 27, 2019, 14:58:36 »
I have been through a similar exercise lately, although a little bit more drastic.

I kept only the Frigiking evaporator and replaced everything else. New Sanden 134a compressor, new condenser, managed to squeeze an electric fan between the grille and the new condenser, new filter dryer, new refrigerant hoses and a pressure switch for protection.

My mechanic had to make an adapter in a machine shop to mount the Sanden unit but the result is an excellent setup. The compressor comes on and off very smoothly (vast difference from the old York unit) and I have connected the wire energising the compressor clutch via a relay to the constant speed solenoid on the intake manifold and adjusted the solenoid to provide a solid 700rpm in gear with the compressor on. Beautiful.....

I can post some picture online if any one is interested to see the installation...
Nicolas Aristodemou
Nicosia - CYPRUS
280SL Auto 1970 US spec (W113), 380SL 1982 R107, Citroen DS23 Pallas 1973, Triumph TR4 1963, Triumph Stag 1973, Mini Cooper S Mk1
1965, Jaguar 3.8 Mk2 1962, VW Beetle 1978 Karman Converible, 1987 Ferrari 328GTS

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Re: Frigiking Airconditioning
« Reply #26 on: November 27, 2019, 16:16:14 »
Yes please. Would love to see that set up.
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Re: Frigiking Airconditioning
« Reply #27 on: November 27, 2019, 18:58:56 »
Yes indeed!  ;D
Again something else.

Nicolas Aristodemou

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Re: Frigiking Airconditioning
« Reply #28 on: November 27, 2019, 20:51:28 »
Ok, will do that next weekend as I am currently on a business trip abroad.
Nicolas Aristodemou
Nicosia - CYPRUS
280SL Auto 1970 US spec (W113), 380SL 1982 R107, Citroen DS23 Pallas 1973, Triumph TR4 1963, Triumph Stag 1973, Mini Cooper S Mk1
1965, Jaguar 3.8 Mk2 1962, VW Beetle 1978 Karman Converible, 1987 Ferrari 328GTS

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Re: Frigiking Airconditioning
« Reply #29 on: November 29, 2019, 11:19:28 »
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Nicolas Aristodemou

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Re: Frigiking Airconditioning
« Reply #30 on: December 06, 2019, 15:58:40 »
The photos I had promised to post.... not the best photos but give an idea of the engine bay installation.....

Nicolas
Nicolas Aristodemou
Nicosia - CYPRUS
280SL Auto 1970 US spec (W113), 380SL 1982 R107, Citroen DS23 Pallas 1973, Triumph TR4 1963, Triumph Stag 1973, Mini Cooper S Mk1
1965, Jaguar 3.8 Mk2 1962, VW Beetle 1978 Karman Converible, 1987 Ferrari 328GTS

Nicolas Aristodemou

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Re: Frigiking Airconditioning
« Reply #31 on: December 06, 2019, 16:02:10 »
Some more photos of my installation..... note how new condenser and cooling fan have fitted between the grille and the radiator....

Nicolas
Nicolas Aristodemou
Nicosia - CYPRUS
280SL Auto 1970 US spec (W113), 380SL 1982 R107, Citroen DS23 Pallas 1973, Triumph TR4 1963, Triumph Stag 1973, Mini Cooper S Mk1
1965, Jaguar 3.8 Mk2 1962, VW Beetle 1978 Karman Converible, 1987 Ferrari 328GTS

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Re: Frigiking Airconditioning
« Reply #32 on: December 07, 2019, 20:31:36 »
Can you sketch out how you wired your trinary switch?

Thanks!

Good job on the retrofit!
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Re: Frigiking Airconditioning
« Reply #33 on: December 07, 2019, 21:44:58 »
https://youtu.be/l604JCZx_ow For Trinary safety switch.

As stated before, all you need to know about auto ac is at VintageAir.com

Frank Koronkiewicz
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Re: Frigiking Airconditioning
« Reply #34 on: December 11, 2020, 21:28:33 »
Hi
Do you have any photos of the interior installation?
Many thanks
Douglas