Need AC Setup Help for an Original 1970 340 Swinger

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I received my 1970 340 Swinger that was a factory AC car in pieces with parts in boxes and crates.

The car is being restored at home and I am trying to prepare the parts I need for future assembly. I have looked at the service manual and it wasn't much help.

I've been looking for pulley and bracket diagram/pictures to match up the parts I have to see if anything is missing and if it is correct. The previous owner had mixed some of what I think were slant six cylinder parts making it more of a problem.

I also have two interior vent setups that were in the car. One must be aftermarket?

I don't know what the original vent looks like. I want to identify one I have as the original to have it restored but I must first confirm which one is correct.

If you could please help identify the compressors that would be a good start.

A list of or pictures of components I need would be great along with any visuals. Any pictures would be even better. Maybe a picture of your engine compartment? Interior vent?

I will attach a photo soon of the under dash vent that was in the car.

Thank you in advance for your help!!



Can anyone tell me which bracket and compressor looks like it is correct for the 340?

Compressor One:
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Compressor Two

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Here are some pictures of my 1970 Dart 340's engine compartment, the interior disassembled and assembled. I hope they help.

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dd70340 said:
Here are some pictures of my 1970 Dart 340's engine compartment, the interior disassembled and assembled. I hope they help.

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Thank you

Any chance you could take a photo showing where the bracket mounts?

Can you do another picture inside showing the vents? It's kinda fuzzy?

If you have a photo of the power steering area that would help as well.

Thank you!
 
Here are some more pictures. The FM converter is under the left strap that holds the vents. It looks the same as the right side strap.

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If you can go to Chryslers at Carlisle next month you'll see many 67 to 70 Dart and Duster V8 cars with factory air to look at. 71 and later are a little different. Most owners will be happy to talk to you about their cars.
 
This is a great start.

Does the power steering bracket bolt to engine casting? The bolts leading to the timing chain cover? I see the front two piece bracket for the power steering utilizes the timing chain cover bolts through water pump?

The AC compressor bracket bolts using the top timing chain cover through the water pump bolts? Is there more one bracket used to attach the compressor?

I never knew about the AC vent straps. I don’t remember seeing them. I will probably have to go on the hunt for them.

Your bottom pulley has three grooves?

If you mind giving your cell number I could ask for some clarification sometime.

No worries if you prefer not.

Thanks again for the responses.

Jim
 
The factory service manual has a section on heaters and air conditioning that is very helpful. You can download a copy here for free Service Manuals – MyMopar. You'll also want to rebuild your heater box while your working under the dash. Mine was very dirty and full of leaves and needed new seals and gaskets.
 
Or, may be like my '72. Some of the lines in my pictures are polution stuff that was starting. I can take more detailed pictures if you want. My power steering pump is a federal.
PM me if you would want detailed pictures.

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I tried sending you a private message with my cell number but your inbox is full. You can send me your number if you want.
 
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