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I used a 24V Sanden Compressor I got from Autocar in California as a complete setup for a new FMTV 2 1/2 ton truck. M35tom sent me a template I modified for the compressor mounting plate on the front of the cylinder head. I still have a master template for the multifuel engine. If you want one...

A/C Compressor for the Deuce I have an M35A2. Your A3 most likely has the Cat engine. I used a Sanden compressor on my install. There was no ideal location for an Idler pulley so I used 2 Green Stripe belts. Has had zero problems and the cab is good and cold! Can't be without air here in...

m-35tom, Good point. I had thought of using just one, but was concerned the current load might be too high running both on one circuit.

Wiring the Deuce for A/C Here are a few more pictures: The first picture is the back side of the control panel. 2 switches side by side are for the aux fan and a/c clutch. The one above left is for the Aurora lights. The last picture is the coiled sub harness not needed. Let me know if you...

Wiring the Deuce for A/C Here are some pictures of the wiring I did on the A/C for the deuce. As background, I did not use one of the sub harnesses included with the system. Since the Deuce was produced way before this A/C/ system, much modification and fabrication was required. The first...

Wiring's done; Got Cold Air! Finally! Today I finished the A/C wiring today on the deuce and now I have COLD AIR!!! It almost has been a year, 11 months, since I started this project. Time, budget cuts, yes, I have those too, and a medical operation did their collective best to slow me down...

Wiring the A/C in the Deuce PM Sent

OK, I am back. I have spent the last several weeks recuperating from surgery and am ready to finish up the a/c on the deuce. I did not have to work outside in the heat, humidity, and rain the last several weeks, and I am glad I got all the heavy work done before the surgery. This past week end I...

I will have to look and see if there is room to install and access the evaporator using the tool box. My concern would be access and sealing the box to prevent dirt and water from getting in. Neat idea if it would work. I sent you a PM.

Woodsplinter & Zout, Thanks for the heads up on the air flow. I have already ordered a 24v reversible cooling fan to mount on top of the condenser. I will use the gauges to determine if pushing air down through or pulling it up through would work the best. I will keep you posted. It has been...

The rest of the install.....................

I spent about 2 days working on bracketing to mount the condenser in front of the grill. I could have bought a smaller unit, but since this one came with the unit, I thought I might as well save the bucks and mount it. It was a presentable fabrication, but needed to be mounted horizontally...

I spent about 2 days working on bracketing to mount the condenser in front of the grill. I could have bought a smaller unit, but since this one came with the unit, I thought I might as well save the bucks and mount it. It was a presentable fabrication, but needed to be mounted horizontally...

Here are a few pictures of the evaporator temporarily mounted in the cab. That is a 6"2" , 230 pouder in the seat. We did not sacrifice too much leg room and again, the trade off is worth it to be cool in the hot, sunny south! I scrapped the front radiator condenser mount and relocated it...

Overtheedge, These kits are designed to fit on the new vehicles with Cat engines. I would guess the compressor would be a bolt on using the existing compressor bracket. If you have National Guard Armory or Reserve unit close by, check with the motor pool and see how the a/c fits in the new...

I am 6', 220 lbs and have sufficient leg room. Since I mounted the evaporator up off the floor, there is a place for feet. The general consensus here at our compound is: in Florida, summertime temps 95+, humidity100%; Cab temp 100+ standing still. With a/c, same outside temp and humidity; inside...

I have installed the A/C system in my deuce and left the heater the gov't installed. The new evaporator has a heater integrated with the a/c, and I also am hooking it up. Here are a few pictures of the install, although still temporary, you will get the idea. You need to clear the right side of...

m-35tom, I kept the heater that came with the deuce. I thought I might need the defroster so did not want to remove it. I most likely will hook up the heater in the evaporator. The ac evaporator just clears the existing heater box on the firewall. Thanks for the tip on the Gates Green...

Woodsplinter, Did the condenser come from Boyce? Do you have any info on it?

I like it! Great engineering ingenuity! I see you used the yoke on the radiator bracket. I had to make a new bracket, there was not enough adjustment in my yoke to make up for the 3/8" thickness of the compressor plate. :beer: