Dash air conditioning removal (Dave Simpson)

[david simpson]

I have owned my coach for 3 years now and I've put many enjoyable
miles on it roaming between Toronto and Los Angeles but the dash air
conditioning has not worked since the day I bought it. That hasn't
been a concern as I find the wind wings are adequate for most
situations, and in intense heat I'll run the Onan generator and the
roof air conditioner whether I am stopped or traveling.

I would like to remove it to get rid of the excess weight and
apparatus of the dash air conditioner but I wonder what consequences
there might be and what would the weight saving amount to from the
compressor, the a/c radiator, and ancillaries if removed. I also
believe that when defrost is selected the compressor is engaged to dry
the air but since my a/c doesn't work this is merely an unnecessary
drag on the engine. For that I might just remove the a/c fanbelt.

Any thoughts for me from this learned community?

Dave Simpson
Northwest Ontario
1975 26' Norris

 

[6cuda61]

Dave i think the weight savings verses the effort may not gain you much. If i was looking to get rid of parts....anything eternal would be fair game
as its just to much of a pain in the a** to get at the condenser, air doors etc in the box with really little to no return.
Removing the compressor, compressor brackets alone is a big bonus as it opens up that right side making it way easier to service valve cover/exhaust
manifold.

The only thing i would be worried about personally is if you remove the A/C compressor it puts all the belts on the one side of the waterpump pulley
which may put alot of stress on the water pump bearings...but if your careful not to over tighten the belts it may be a wash. :roll:
--
Rich Mondor,

Brockville, ON

77 Hughes 2600

 

[roy keen]

Could be a problem if you try to sell the coach. I wouldn’t want a coach with no dash air.
--
Roy Keen
Minden,NV
76 X Glenbrook

 

[Irish Rogue]

I agree w/ Roy Keen - you would be severely limiting the future sale of your GMC. I know I would not but one without dash A C!
Mike/the Corvair a holic

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> Could be a problem if you try to sell the coach. I wouldn’t want a coach with no dash air.
> --
> Roy Keen
> Minden,NV
> 76 X Glenbrook
>
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[Ken H.]

Just remove and store the a/c belt, compressor, and mounting brackets until
you're ready to sell the coach.

Ken H.

On Wed, Jun 3, 2020 at 11:20 AM David Simpson via Gmclist <

> I have owned my coach for 3 years now and I've put many enjoyable
> miles on it roaming between Toronto and Los Angeles but the dash air
> conditioning has not worked since the day I bought it. That hasn't
> been a concern as I find the wind wings are adequate for most
> situations, and in intense heat I'll run the Onan generator and the
> roof air conditioner whether I am stopped or traveling.
>
> I would like to remove it to get rid of the excess weight and
> apparatus of the dash air conditioner but I wonder what consequences
> there might be and what would the weight saving amount to from the
> compressor, the a/c radiator, and ancillaries if removed. I also
> believe that when defrost is selected the compressor is engaged to dry
> the air but since my a/c doesn't work this is merely an unnecessary
> drag on the engine. For that I might just remove the a/c fanbelt.
>
> Any thoughts for me from this learned community?
>
> Dave Simpson
> Northwest Ontario
> 1975 26' Norris
>
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