See attached photo. I managed to brake off the two tubes where the hoses attach. My manual says this is for air handler, I need to know how to get it off, where to get another one and if this, if not fixed will still allow the a/c to work. Don't care about the heat, in Louisiana nature provides all the heat you need!
I see no one has replied, so I'll give you what I can. I don't know how to take it off or where to find a replacement. I'm not sure even what it controls. (I can't tell where it's located on the car from your pic). I have, however, fixed many similar vacuum motors when replacements weren't available. Broken nipples are very common on those types of parts. -Using a 1/8 drill bit, enlarge the hole in the body where the nipple is broken off. I put the bit into an old drill chuck and do it by hand to prevent damage to the housing or penetrating too deep and damaging the diaphragm. -Get a suitable vacuum tee, elbow, or coupler. They sell an assortment in the Help aisle of most parts stores. It looks like you need a Tee because you have 2 hoses going to the same fitting. - Insert one nipple of your replacement fitting into the enlarged hole and epoxy it into place. It doesn't take much, apply it around the area with a toothpick. Use masking tape to hold the fitting "square". I prefer JB Weld for this. -After the epoxy dries, you're done. To make it look nicer, scuff the plastic housing and repair area with a Scotch Brite pad, mask off the metal housing and surrounding area and spray the housing with Adhesion Promoter then Plastic/Vinyl paint. I like SEM brand, but the Dupli-Color brand is fine and available at most parts stores. Don't skip the adhesion promoter or the paint will flake off. It looks like there are some shrinkage cracks in the plastic near where the metal housing is crimped on. Those cracks can go through and cause vacuum leaks. Epoxy and a toothpick will seal and strengthen those areas too. I hope this helps.
My '71 has a diaphragm in about the same position but on the inside of the firewall. The entire AC box has to come out of the dash to get at it. I suspect yours is similar. Two threaded studs go to the inside of the car with nuts/washers to secure it. Sounds like a job.
