Re: [Chrysler300] A/C Compressor rebuild for 1960 300F

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Yes, I have had very good results using rebuilt compressors obtained from Mac's Radiator & A/C Service, Inc., 9681 Alondra Blvd, Bellflower, CA 90706.  Their telephone number is (562) 920-1871.  The are well experienced in servicing A/C systems on older cars.  While I obtain my rebuilt compressors from them (I don't know who actually rebuilds them, except they say it is a local small company) and usually do the rest myself, I wouldn't hesitate to take my cars to them for complete service.  Given the cost of R12 which my F and other cars still use, I will probably just take my car down there in the future just in case my diagnosis isn't correct and I end up needing to recover refrigerant in a system I have fully charged (since I don't have a recovery machine).  This happened on my 1970 Chrysler Newport where I incorrectly diagnosed a problem as a bad EPR valve, when in fact it was a bad expansion valve.  They quickly diagnosed the problem, recoverd nearly all the freon, and only charged me for the slight amount they added beyond what I already had in the system.  Most shops charge for a full recharge and don't give credit for what you have in the system.  I have obtained two compressors from them in the last 5 years and both cars have held up fine, even after long periods of sitting.  I just get in them and the A/C always freezes me out!  I rarely recommend any repair facilities, but these guys have done right by me.  Since you are in CA (L.A. area too, correct?), let me know how things work out if you choose to go to them.  I last went to them in 2003 and hope things are still the same.  I also need to take my F there as well since it seems to have lost its charge suddenly (nothing has ever been replaced in the system except for a top off with Freon occasionally in the last 46 years!). 
Steve Albu 


---- "Louis M. Barrie" <lmbarrie@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: 
> Does anyone have a good source for rebuilding these compressors?  Mine was
> rebuilt by an outfit in Florida that made the front seals, but the
> compressor never completely held the freon, although it works well when
> charged.
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> Thanks!
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> Louis M. Barrie
> West Hills, CA (105 degrees)
> Home of Big Yellow
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