'68 318 to carbed Magnum 5.2: Check my checklist

ValiantOne said

When rebuilding the Valiant's AC I stuck with the V2 compressor and upgraded to R134. I installed a new parallel flow condenser, all new lines and also rebuild the compressor. It worked "okay" but not really stellar. Unfortunately the carbon pack shaft seal on the compressor (brand new one) gave up the ghost about 18 mos. after installation and the system has been dead ever since. I am going to a Sanden as well, but as I am going full on Magnum I'll be good to go.

The seal on the Val turned ugly. Had to remove the crank. Found a bad rod bearing........... Grrrrrr.........

Glad yours is running. Looking forward to seeing the video!

Best,

CE

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You'll find that the Sanden for the stock Magnum accessory bracket is not the same as the ones generally offered for conversions - and even the one that BPE specifies for the conversion kit (Sanden 4456) is about half an inch shorter than the one that everyone is accustomed to.

Neighbor has a Dodge Dakota with a Magnum 4.7 - the Sanden on that is its own animal as well (reminds me of a cross between the common 4-ear Sanden and the three-ear '80s Sandens such as the one that was on the '89 van engine. From what I've been able to seel, Dodge had Sanden build compressors in shells designed specifically for Chrysler OEM applications.

Sorry to hear about that rod bearing. Any major damage on the crank?

-Kurt