an ISO 9001:2015 Registered Company
1962-67 Chevrolet Nova
Condenser Kit with Drier
(022665)
18865 Goll St. San Antonio, TX 78266
Phone: 800-862-6658
Sales:
[email protected]
Tech Support:
[email protected]
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Table of Contents
Cover.................................................................................................................................. 1
Table of Contents................................................................................................................. 2
Packing List/Parts Disclaimer.................................................................................................. 3
Information Page.................................................................................................................. 4
Core Support Measurements.................................................................................................. 5
15” x 21” Core Support Modification, Core Support Modification.................................................. 6
Hood Latch Modification, Mounting Bracket Installation.............................................................. 7
Condenser Installation.......................................................................................................... 8
Lubricating O-rings, Hardline Installation................................................................................. 9
Drier and Safety Switch Installation...................................................................................... 10
Hardline Template.............................................................................................................. 11
Packing List....................................................................................................................... 12
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Packing List:
Condenser Kit (022665)
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Part No.
03764-VUC
091965
07321-VUC
07113-VUB
18260-VUB
18247-VUB
18249-VUB
33857-VUF
18610-VUB
18125-VUB
18148-VUB
18308-VUB
091964
644676-PCA
644678-PCA
644677-PCA
644679-PCA
33134-VUI
33858-VUF
11079-VUS
23135-VUW
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Description
Condenser, 14” x 18”, Super Flow
Hardline, #8 Condenser
Drier
Drier Clamp
Nut with Star Washer, 10-24
Screw, #10 x 1/2”, Sheet Metal
Screw, 10-24 x 3/8”, Pan Head
O-Ring, #6
Lockwasher, 5/16”
Flat Washer, 1/4”
Nut, 5/16”, Hex
Bolt, 5/16” x 1”, Hex
Hardline, #6 Condenser/Drier
Bracket, Condenser Top, Passenger Side
Bracket, Condenser Top, Driver Side
Bracket, Condenser Bottom, Passenger Side
Bracket, Condenser Bottom, Driver Side
Grommet, 2-Hole
O-Ring, #8
Binary Switch, Male
Compressor Lead
** Before beginning installation, open all packages and check contents of shipment.
Please report any shortages directly to Vintage Air within 15 days. After 15 days,
Vintage Air will not be responsible for missing or damaged items.
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NOTE: Images may not depict actual parts and quantities.
Refer to packing list for actual parts and quantities.
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Important Notice—Please Read
For Maximum System Performance, Vintage Air Recommends the Following:
NOTE: Vintage Air systems are designed to operate with R134a refrigerant only.
Use of any other refrigerant could damage your A/C system and/or vehicle, and
possibly cause a fire, in addition to potentially voiding the warranties of the A/C
system and its components.
Refrigerant Capacities:
Vintage Air System: 1.8 lbs. (28.8 oz.) or 816 grams of R134a, charged by weight with a quality charging
station or scale. NOTE: Use of the proper type and amount of refrigerant is critical to system
operation and performance.
Other Systems: Consult manufacturer’s guidelines.
Lubricant Capacities:
New Vintage Air-supplied Sanden Compressor: No additional oil needed (Compressor is shipped with
proper oil charge).
All Other Compressors: Consult manufacturer (Some compressors are shipped dry and will need oil
added).
Safety Switches
Your Vintage Air system is equipped with a binary pressure safety switch. A binary switch disengages the
compressor clutch in cases of extreme low pressure conditions (Refrigerant Loss) or excessively high head
pressure (406 PSI) to prevent compressor damage or hose rupture. A trinary switch combines Hi/Lo
pressure protection with an electric fan operation signal at 254 PSI, and should be substituted for use with
electric fans. Compressor safety switches are extremely important since an A/C system relies on refrigerant
to circulate lubricant.
Service Info:
Protect Your Investment: Prior to assembly, it is critical that the compressor, evaporator, A/C hoses and
fittings, hardlines, condenser and receiver/drier remained capped. Removing caps prior to assembly will
allow moisture, insects and debris into the components, possibly leading to reduced performance and/or
premature failure of your A/C system. This is especially important with the receiver/drier.
Additionally, when caps are removed for assembly, BE CAREFUL! Some components are shipped under
pressure with dry nitrogen.
Evacuate the System for 35-45 Minutes: Ensure that system components (Drier, compressor, evaporator
and condenser) are at a temperature of at least 85° F. On a cool day, the components can be heated with a
heat gun or by running the engine with the heater on before evacuating. Leak check and charge to
specifications.
Bolts Passing Through Cowl and/or Firewall:
To ensure a watertight seal between the passenger compartment and the vehicle exterior, for all bolts
passing through the cowl and/or firewall, Vintage Air recommends coating the threads with silicone prior to
installation.
Heater Hose (Not Included With This Kit):
Heater hose may be purchased from Vintage Air (Part# 31800-VUD) or your local parts retailer. Routing and
required length will vary based on installer preference.
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Core Support Measurements
This kit was developed based on the measurements below, which were taken
from a 1967 Chevrolet Nova with factory air and a 1964 Chevrolet Nova without factory air.
20 ½”
23 ⅛”
15”
10 ½”
Passenger Side
Driver Side
21”
15”
NOTE: See the 15” x 21” Core
Support Modification on Page
6 if your vehicle has this core
support opening.
Driver Side
Passenger Side
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15” x 21” Core Support Modification
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1. Modify the core support as shown below for hardline clearance.
View From
Engine Compartment
1”
1 ¼”
Cut
&
Remove
1 ¼”
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Core Support Modification
1. On a vehicle without factory air core support, there are (3) dimples positioned as shown below. Locate the
center dimple, and drill a 1 ¼” hole into the core support.
2. If the core support does not have the dimples as shown, use the template provided on Page 11.
3. Align the template as shown below, and drill a 1 ¼” hole into the core support.
View From
Engine Compartment
Hardline
Template
Center
Dimple
1966-67 Core
Support Shown
Drill a
1 ¼” Hole
EDGE OF CORE
SUPPORT OPENING
DRILL
1 1/4” DIAMETER
HOLE
62-65 NOVA
TEMPLATE
OEM
HOLE
THIS SIDE TOWARDS FRONT
BACKSIDE OF CORE SUPPORT
PASSENGER SIDE
Dimple
TOP OF FRAME
DRIVER SIDE
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Hood Latch Modification
(1966 Vehicles Only)
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1. Remove the hood latch assembly from the grille/core support.
2. Place the hood latch assembly in a bench vise as shown below.
3. Placing your hands on the top of hood latch assembly, pull forward as shown (Approximately 30°).
Hood Latch
Assembly
Hood Latch
Assembly
Bench Vise
GU
After
Before
Mounting Bracket Installation
1. Install the condenser mounting brackets onto the condenser using (8) 10-24 x 3/8” pan head screws and (8)
10-24 nuts with star washers.
Passenger Side
Condenser Top Bracket
644676-PCA
(8) 10-24 Nuts
with Star Washers
Driver Side
Condenser Top Bracket
644678-PCA
(8) 10-24 x 3/8”
Pan Head Screws
VIEW
R
A
RE
#6 Fitting
Passenger Side
Condenser Bottom Bracket
644677-PCA
Driver Side
Condenser Bottom Bracket
644679-PCA
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Condenser Installation
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1. Drain the radiator.
2. Remove the fan, belts and upper and lower radiator hoses.
3. Remove the radiator.
4. Remove the OEM condenser and lines (if equipped with factory air). Remove the OEM grommet from the core
support.
5. Using a 7/16” drill bit, enlarge the (2) driver side OEM radiator mounting holes as shown below.
6. Install the condenser on the back side of the core support as shown.
7. Align the condenser mounting brackets with the OEM slots in the core support.
8. With the condenser brackets aligned, secure the driver side of the condenser to the core support using (2)
5/16” x 1” hex bolts, (4) 1/4” flat washers, (2) 5/16” lock washers and (2) 5/16” hex nuts.
9. Temporarily attach the passenger side of the condenser to the core support using (2) 5/16” x 1” hex bolts, (2)
1/4” flat washers and (2) 5/16” hex nuts. NOTE: The OEM bolts will be used later to install the radiator.
1966-67 Core
Support Shown
(4) 1/4” Flat Washers
Enlarge to 7/16”
(2) 5/16” x 1”
Hex Bolts with (4)
1/4” Flat Washers
and (2) 5/16”
HexNuts
(2) 5/16” x 1”
Hex Bolts
Enlarge to 7/16”
(2) 5/16”
Hex Nuts
8
(2) 5/16” Lock Washers
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Lubricating O-rings
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Male
O-ring Insert
Female Nut
#6 O-ring
#8 O-ring
#10 O-ring
For a proper seal of fittings: Install supplied
O-rings as shown, and lubricate with supplied
oil.
O-ring
Supplied Oil
for O-rings
NOTE: Standard torque specifications:
#6: 11 to 13 ft-lb.
#8: 15 to 20 ft-lb.
#10: 21 to 27 ft-lb.
O-ring Installs
Over Male Insert
to Swaged Lip
Figure ##
Twist With
This Wrench
Hold With
This Wrench
Hardline Installation
1. In vehicles with factory air, from the engine compartment side of the core support, under the battery box,
route the #6 and #8 hardlines through the OEM hole in the core support.
2. In vehicles without factory air, from the engine compartment side of the core suport, under the battery box,
route the #6 and #8 hardlines through the 1 ¼” hole in the core support.
3. With the hardlines routed through the core support, lubricate a #6 and #8 O-ring (See Lubricating O-rings,
above), and install the hardlines onto the condenser. (See illustration, below, and Lubricating O-rings, above).
4. With the hardlines in place, install the 2-Hole grommet as shown below.
1966-67 Core
Support Shown
#8 O-Ring
#8 Condenser
Hardline
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#6 Condenser
Drier Hardline
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1966-67 Core
Support Shown
#6 O-Ring
2-Hole
Grommet
33134-VUI
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Drier and Safety Switch Installation
NOTE: Do not remove the caps from the drier. The drier contains a desiccant that will quickly absorb
moisture from the air, causing it to lose effectiveness. For this reason, Vintage Air recommends that
the drier remains capped until the installer is ready to evacuate the system.
Perform the Following:
1. Lubricate a #6 O-ring (See Lubricating O-rings, Page 9) and install the #6 condenser/drier hardline onto
the drier as shown below. NOTE: Refrigerant flow through drier is IN from condenser, OUT to
evaporator.
2. Place the drier onto the fenderwell with the drier clamps. Secure it using (2) #10 x 1/2” sheet metal screws
as shown below.
3. Tigthen the fittings as shown in Lubricating O-rings, Page 9.
4. Install the male binary switch onto the drier as shown. NOTE: If using an electric fan, Vintage Air
recommends replacing the binary safety switch with a trinary safety switch for proper system
operation (Part #11086-VUS). Switches must be replaced prior to charging the system.
Drier
Out
In
W
FLO
#10 x 1/2”
Sheet Metal Screw
18247-VUB
Drier Clamp
07113-VUB
#6 O-Ring
#6 Condenser/Drier
Hardline
091964
Male Binary Switch
11079-VUS
I
W
FLO
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Cut Along Dotted Line For 1966-67 Nova
Cut Along Dotted Line For 1962-65 Nova
NOTE: Due to printing variances, measure the line below before using this template. If
template is scaled properly, the line should measure 6 inches.
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Hardline Template
Edge Of Core
Support Opening
1962-65 Nova
Drill
1 1/4” Diameter
Hole
1962-67 Nova
Template
Edge Of Core
Support Opening
11
OEM
Hole
1966-67 Nova
OEM
Holes
Top Of Frame
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Packing List:
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No.
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8.
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Description
Condenser, 14” x 18”, Super Flow
Hardline, #8 Condenser
Drier
Drier Clamp
Nut with Star Washer, 10-24
Screw, #10 x 1/2”, Sheet Metal
Screw, 10-24 x 3/8”, Pan Head
O-Ring, #6
Lockwasher, 5/16”
Flat Washer, 1/4”
Nut, 5/16”, Hex
Bolt, 5/16” x 1”, Hex
Hardline, #6 Condenser/Drier
Bracket, Condenser Top, Passenger Side
Bracket, Condenser Top, Driver Side
Bracket, Condenser Bottom, Passenger Side
Bracket, Condenser Bottom, Driver Side
Grommet, 2-Hole
O-Ring, #8
Binary Switch, Male
Compressor Lead
Part No.
03764-VUC
091965
07321-VUC
07113-VUB
18260-VUB
18247-VUB
18249-VUB
33857-VUF
18610-VUB
18125-VUB
18148-VUB
18308-VUB
091964
644676-PCA
644678-PCA
644677-PCA
644679-PCA
33134-VUI
33858-VUF
11079-VUS
23135-VUW
Checked By:
Packed By:
Date:
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