Air Conditioning on SOHC

[338Raptor]

Is anyone running AC on a Cammer?

[69Shakar]

What’s wrong with 2 windows down at 65mph+

[338Raptor]

Most likely that’s going to be my only option.

[TomP]

I sincerely hope not! Same deal with power steering and power brakes on a Cammer… that's what 460's are for.

With today's small A/C compressors (look at newer Corvettes for example) there would be room to mount it under the right side by the alternator but it's the principle of it.

[gregaba]

Why not put in one of the new electric AC units?
I live in Oklahoma and being the wimp that I am I have to have AC when the temps get over 100 degrees.
Greg

[338Raptor]

My goal:
PS, PB, AC, large electric cooling fans, 150 amp alternator, and probably Jays adapters on a CVR electric water pump (unless I need a mechanical water pump to utilize its pulleys).

Due to fire wall/valve cover clearance restrictions I’ll probably need to use the HydraTech brake booster which will get hydraulic power from the steering pump.

It will be a challenge getting all this to fit the front of a cammer. Hopefully someone on this forum has done all it at least part of this, and has pics.

[338Raptor]

Electric AC?

Sounds interesting.  I’ll look into it.

[gdaddy01]

I want it ALL and I want it NOW . I like ac and if I had a cammer , I would use the same excuse , my wife wanted it .

[machoneman]

Cheap electric A/C unit here: 

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Worx-WG546-Turbine-20V-Cordless-Leaf-Blower-Tool-Only/678523714?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=5723&adid=22222222227152361405&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=263901273112&wl4=pla-434862077206&wl5=9021663&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=114226777&wl11=online&wl12=678523714&veh=sem

 

[338Raptor]

I could bungee cord it to the dash and install a 90 degree fitting on the end. 
I should probably wear goggles for safety. 

[chris401]

I have a home made aircompresssor pump bracket for air brakes and I have seen power steering and ac on a 406. If you made your brackets and pedestal out of aluminum it would look the part.

[427LX]

When it's 90 or mid 80's and high humidity me and hot rod stay home.

[338Raptor]

In Washington we only have 2-3 months when Air Conditioning is needed.  But it sure is nice to have when you need it. Plus my car is black.

[wcbrowning]

All of those accessories are now available electrically driven.  Electric power brake boosters, electric power steering assist, and as mentioned AC.  When I started looking, there was one company doing the power brakes, maybe more now, and there were two companies doing the power steering.  I know of one company doing the AC, out of the UK.  This is what I'm planning for the Galaxie to keep the engine compartment clean and simple.  All of the electical accessories can be hidden in other areas of the car.

My goal:
PS, PB, AC, large electric cooling fans, 150 amp alternator, and probably Jays adapters on a CVR electric water pump (unless I need a mechanical water pump to utilize its pulleys).

Due to fire wall/valve cover clearance restrictions I’ll probably need to use the HydraTech brake booster which will get hydraulic power from the steering pump.

It will be a challenge getting all this to fit the front of a cammer. Hopefully someone on this forum has done all it at least part of this, and has pics.

[338Raptor]

That’s good to know. Do you have the names of the companies?
I like the idea of keeping the front of the engine clean and uncluttered.