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replace ac hose but reuse metal ends ?? |
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JohnRyd
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Posted: Aug/09/2018 at 12:24pm |
Has anyone replaced the refrigerant hoses but reused the original metal ends?
Online searches show new crimp on fittings are available, but they are shorter than original and only available as straight, 45 or 90 degree. I would like to keep the same configuration as original. I know I can make hoses that will fit using available fittings, but that does not satisfy my OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) tendency when it comes to old cars and keeping them as close to original as possible. Anyone else suffer from this same malady? I found a site where the person posted they carefully removed the old ferrule then installed a new ferrule with a larger hole and a circlip in the groove where the old ferrule sat, then crimped it. This was posted in 2004. I am hesitant to tear apart the old hose assembly until I have a little more confidence if this works - or if it is really possible on what AMC used in 1972. Has anyone successfully replaced the hose, reusing the old ends? |
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Adolph John Rydzewski
Newark, Delaware 1972 Ambassador 4dr Brougham, 360/2BBL/727 purchased new 1968 AMX 390/Auto 1957 Hudson Hollywood 327/Auto 1975 Cadillac Eldorado 1992 Lumina Z34 5 speed |
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304-dude
AMC Addicted Joined: Sep/29/2008 Location: Central Illinoi Status: Offline Points: 9081 |
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Yes you can... many retrofitted who make custom hoses, accept factory ends to custom make new hoses. Some replate at an extra cost.
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71 Javelin SST body
390 69 crank, 70 block & heads NASCAR SB2 rods & pistons 78 Jeep TH400 w/ 2.76 Low 50/50 Ford-AMC Suspension 79 F150 rear & 8.8 axles Ford Racing 3.25 gears & 9" /w Detroit locker |
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Burnished Brown
AMC Nut Joined: Oct/14/2007 Location: Illinois Status: Offline Points: 435 |
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I am in the business of making hose assemblies.
Using the original end fittings is quite possible - BUT duplicating the original style crimp now becomes the issue. The dies and equipment used today to crimp the ferrule may not duplicate the original factory style of crimp. The assembly may perform adequately (depending on the condition of the used hose), but again - it may not be 100% visually OEM correct.
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Terry
1971 Burnished Brown Javelin/AMX 1971 Mustard Yellow Javelin/AMX 1970 Bayshore Blue AMX 1970 Bittersweet Orange Rebel Machine 1969 Beale Street Blue Javelin SST |
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bvpotash1
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Yes I have. Any A/C shop that makes hoses can do that. I carefully removed the band clamp holding the ends. The new crimp clamp is slightly different than the old one but you will retain your same end with your new hoses. Use black liquid shoe polish on the hoses to cover any lettering. They will look NOS.
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