Most of you know how cramped a 300 series cab is, and probably thought that the only option for air conditioning would have been a rooftop unit. Well, I decided to see what could be done. Believe me, having a black truck parked in the sun on Main St. is a good motivator. After having located a universal under-dash unit http://www.ebay.com/itm/Universal-A-C-U ... 860wt_1048 I decided to tackle the condenser unit at the radiator. I searched E-bay again and found a single tube core that will fit BEHIND the grill http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Universal-A ... 3066wt_814 Below are the simple modifications I did to mount the core. Currently working on a mount for the compressor then it is just a matter of hooking up hoses and charging the system. Stay tuned for more pictures as I get the compressor mounted. I also have to find a spot to mount the receiver/dryer unit.

Wow...Very COOL!

Stan,
we have a 361 with under dash a/c. I believe the guy we got it from took most of the components off a ford torino. I will get you some pics and email him for details if you want?

Thanks Brian, but this project is just about fully engineered in my head. Just need to hook everything up now. Does your AC still work?

Stan,
It is not operating at the moment......Brian

NEAT Stan!! The good news is, When you get it working I'll let you take me for a ride!

Emery

Here's a couple more pictures. This weekend's project was to fabricate and install a bracket to mount the Sanden 504 style AC compressor. A 12" piece of 4 x 4 x 1/2 angle iron was section to create a mount that bolts the the accessory pad on my Cummins. More to follow soon.

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Stan, nice job on the custom fabed mount. Keep us posted. Paul

Great idea Stan! Do you have the old rusty cover from the Kysor?

Tom - The AC is going on "Blackie". The only Kysor system I have is still on the 360. What have you got in mind?

Well, here's the last update. AC system is fully functional on the 361, and at 15,000 BTU's , I can make the inside of Blackie a chilly 59 degrees! Attached are a few more pictures, the reciever/dryer and electrical relay mountings, as well as the under dash unit. I plan on having the hood open on Main St. and will be glad to share part numbers and suppliers with you.

Cool....

Very Nice Stan!

Nice job Stan everything seems to fit perfectly, As you have said before Blackie is continually getting upgrades. Whats next? Paul

Clutch fan to reduce noise and cruise control. Seriously! Cruise control can be accomplished by a stand alone system and a speed sensor off the drive shaft. Sears used to sell kits years ago for cars. I'm going to build one!

Nice work, Stan. I am still working on that Mack fan for you, hopefully we will finish swapping out all yhe parts before the show and I could bring it out.
Mike

Very Kuhl Stan!! I well remember the cruise control unit you mentioned. They worked fine and at a fraction of the cost for factory units. 59 degrees is indeed cool!! You may now take me for a ride! (As log as that new knee allows brake actuation, I don't want that surprise again)

Emery

Mike - I found a fan and clutch, just haven't had a chance to install. Thanks for remembering.

Emery - the ride may have to wait, knee surgery is scheduled for 7/24. I hope to make the show, but will be on crutches. The truck will be there ahead of time, and left in Cortland until I recover.