I had both cars have ac compressor fails this year. I'm looking for stock appearing replacements. Original Air rebuild quote is $660 Tim at Arizona Mobile Air has a new Atco unit for $428 or a rebuilt one at $210 on website. He says the new atco overseas built one is a very good quality item and much less warranty returns than a rebuilt unit. The Compressor Warehouse website also offers new. Waiting for a quote. I don't want to install the new style pro6ten style. I'm too nostalgic. Picture of my 69 wildcat compressor w 5" clutch is attached. Lots of oil is slung this year and almost no freon left. I'm pretty sure it's the seal. I would really appreciate knowledgeable members suggestions.
I believe I have several A6 compressors. All work. I went with the Progen6 and wont look back. Have not lost a drop of freon in 5 years
Not sure i want to try another 50 year old used unit. So has anyone used any of these companies stock appearing compressors and would recommend?
I installed a Murray branded (remanufactured) compressor from O'Reilly Auto in June, 2023 on my 1970 GS. Their part number is 57089. I transferred my old pulley, but purchased a new clutch. All the brackets transferred over just fine, but the center bolt that holds the two fittings into the back of the unit was metric while the rest of the bolt holes were SAE. I had great results, but this is just one summer so far. Their unit is not pre-filled with mineral oil, and I wanted to go with R-12, so I had to flush this compressor to get the right mineral oil for R-12. This part number does have the newer style shaft seal on the pulley side. The cost was creeping up on this project, so I went for the best deal on a compressor.
Just wanted to mention that Alma Products in Alma MI produces brand new OE A6 compressors. They do not sell directly to consumers although, if you contact them, will indicate dealers who retail the product. GM was selling these compressors until some ten years ago. Alma still makes them. The Alma engineer indicated that the compressors have been improved including regarding sealing. I ordered a new A6 built by Alma from Omega Environmental Technologies in Texas. Hope this may help. Jim Vesely ROA # 7437 BCA # 39477
It did. Just like factory on all connections The ones I have are like new from classic auto air. Was mounted, charged and ran for a few week before I started seeing the dreaded oil streak on the hood and fender well. Then I found out they are designed to leak to keep the shaft seal lubed. Thats when I purchased the Progen6
