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I have gotten conflicting answers from businesses in the industry about where the Sanden 7312 compressors are made. I have been told, USA, China, and Taiwan. One (I believe) reputable source told me that none of the 7312's are made in the USA. Anyone have any expert knowledge?
 
1970 - Sankyo Electric entered into a technical alliance with Mitchell Corporation, and began producing compressors for passenger cars in 1970, which marked an entrance into the automotive market. With this new industry came a new corporate identity – Sanden.

Since the opening the first facility in Texas, in 1974, Sanden International (U.S.A.) has grown to include additional operations in Detroit, Mexico , and Wylie, Texas. With this significant investment, and more to come, Sanden is positioned for long-term service to our customers throughout North and South America. Sanden's compressor manufacturing operations take place at our headquarters in Wylie, Texas (just northeast of Dallas). Clutch components are manufactured at our Sanden Mexican a plant in Saltillo , Mexico. Sanden also has other manufacturing plants around the globe with additional capabilities. Our manufacturing facilities are a textbook example of state-of-the art processes, making the most of the abilities of both man and machine. As high-grade castings are machined to precise tolerances , every dimension is checked and rechecked. Each step of assembly is performed under rigorous quality-control standards. Our conscientious staff and modern quality methods ensure excellent out-the-door conformance.
 
Treblig said:
1970 - Sankyo Electric entered into a technical alliance with Mitchell Corporation, and began producing compressors for passenger cars in 1970, which marked an entrance into the automotive market. With this new industry came a new corporate identity – Sanden.

Since the opening the first facility in Texas, in 1974, Sanden International (U.S.A.) has grown to include additional operations in Detroit, Mexico , and Wylie, Texas. With this significant investment, and more to come, Sanden is positioned for long-term service to our customers throughout North and South America. Sanden's compressor manufacturing operations take place at our headquarters in Wylie, Texas (just northeast of Dallas). Clutch components are manufactured at our Sanden Mexican a plant in Saltillo , Mexico. Sanden also has other manufacturing plants around the globe with additional capabilities. Our manufacturing facilities are a textbook example of state-of-the art processes, making the most of the abilities of both man and machine. As high-grade castings are machined to precise tolerances , every dimension is checked and rechecked. Each step of assembly is performed under rigorous quality-control standards. Our conscientious staff and modern quality methods ensure excellent out-the-door conformance.

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Treblig said:
1970 - Sankyo Electric entered into a technical alliance with Mitchell Corporation, and began producing compressors for passenger cars in 1970, which marked an entrance into the automotive market. With this new industry came a new corporate identity – Sanden.

Since the opening the first facility in Texas, in 1974, Sanden International (U.S.A.) has grown to include additional operations in Detroit, Mexico , and Wylie, Texas. With this significant investment, and more to come, Sanden is positioned for long-term service to our customers throughout North and South America. Sanden's compressor manufacturing operations take place at our headquarters in Wylie, Texas (just northeast of Dallas). Clutch components are manufactured at our Sanden Mexican a plant in Saltillo , Mexico. Sanden also has other manufacturing plants around the globe with additional capabilities. Our manufacturing facilities are a textbook example of state-of-the art processes, making the most of the abilities of both man and machine. As high-grade castings are machined to precise tolerances , every dimension is checked and rechecked. Each step of assembly is performed under rigorous quality-control standards. Our conscientious staff and modern quality methods ensure excellent out-the-door conformance.
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I have factory A/C in my 1966 Dodge Dart ,can i install the newer style Compressor and keep the original parts
 
Paul King said:
I have factory A/C in my 1966 Dodge Dart ,can i install the newer style Compressor and keep the original parts
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Yes. You will need brackets for your engine. See Bouchillon Performance Engineering, Classic Air, and others. If a slant-six engine, search for the thread on compressor options. You might prefer to install a new parallel-flow aluminum condenser, but not required. You won't need the metal resonator on the large suction line, which you will likely replace. Most Sanden have #8 hose outlet and #10 suction, and O-ring fittings are most common. I think you can cut the ferrules off your factory hoses to re-use the metal fittings on new hose, if the same size. If not, there are adapters. Most liquid lines are #6 hose. Install a new filter/drier. No reason you can't use the Mopar expansion valve and condenser. I wouldn't use R-134A since being outlawed, plus its oils can absorb moisture to form corrosive acids. I used Duracool refrigerant with their Oil Chill oil (I think Hella PAO-68, compatible with all refrigerants) in all my cars, even my 2002 after the compressor failed. Duracool and Envirosafe are compatible with your OE mineral oil. Don't believe the web silly rants about HC refrigerants being "explosive". Those are from fools who know nothing about combustion. Carrying a newspaper in the cabin is a bigger fire risk. Replace all hoses w/ new barrier-style hose (Viton liner). If you don't have a ferrule crimper and won't have a shop make them, use Oeticker stepless ear clamps (ebay, 2 at each fitting is prudent). Some say the the similar PEX clamps work (Home Depot, never tried).
 
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R-134a is not being "outlawed". It is just been discontinued on new vehicles. There is no prohibition on using it in vehicles that originally had R-134a or R-12. Also there is NO approved substitute for R-134a. ALL compressor manufactures will void their warranty, if using any refrigerant, other then R-134a, or R-12
 
BillGrissom said:
Yes. You will need brackets for your engine. See Bouchillon Performance Engineering, Classic Air, and others. If a slant-six engine, search for the thread on compressor options. You might prefer to install a new parallel-flow aluminum condenser, but not required. You won't need the metal resonator on the large suction line, which you will likely replace. Most Sanden have #8 hose outlet and #10 suction, and O-ring fittings are most common. I think you can cut the ferrules off your factory hoses to re-use the metal fittings on new hose, if the same size. If not, there are adapters. Most liquid lines are #6 hose. Install a new filter/drier. No reason you can't use the Mopar expansion valve and condenser. I wouldn't use R-134A since being outlawed, plus its oils can absorb moisture to form corrosive acids. I used Duracool refrigerant with their Oil Chill oil (I think Hella PAO-68, compatible with all refrigerants) in all my cars, even my 2002 after the compressor failed. Duracool and Envirosafe are compatible with your OE mineral oil. Don't believe the web silly rants about HC refrigerants being "explosive". Those are from fools who know nothing about combustion. Carrying a newspaper in the cabin is a bigger fire risk. Replace all hoses w/ new barrier-style hose (Viton liner). If you don't have a ferrule crimper and won't have a shop make them, use Oeticker stepless ear clamps (ebay, 2 at each fitting is prudent). Some say the the similar PEX clamps work (Home Depot, never tried).
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Found out Bouchillon dosent make a A/C bracket for my car because it dosent have power steering.
 
Paul King said:
Found out Bouchillon dosent make a A/C bracket for my car because it dosent have power steering.
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Strange, since "no power steering" should give more space. It likely has to do with the pulleys and belt alignments, since I doubt their bracket attaches to a factory power steering bracket. Some people here get creative with pulleys and belts, as I had to do when I got the bright idea to use a later water pump on my 1965 273 engine.
 
BillGrissom said:
Strange, since "no power steering" should give more space. It likely has to do with the pulleys and belt alignments, since I doubt their bracket attaches to a factory power steering bracket. Some people here get creative with pulleys and belts, as I had to do when I got the bright idea to use a later water pump on my 1965 273 engine.
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Found a place that says they have the proper Bracket .CVF Racing.
 
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