So I did do a search of the topics related to AC accumulators but couldn't find anything specifically about my current issue. Finally looking to rebuild my factory integral A/C system. It had been working until last summer when it blew the suction line hose from the expansion valve to the compressor. That of course, exposed the system to outside air for quite awhile now. So I had the hose rebuilt using the existing fittings (rubber hose part was replaced). Next I found a new expansion valve, and POA valve that is screwed into the body of the expansion valve. I've also got a hold of a new evaporator core, system o-ring seals, and heater core and will put both in. I'll have the high side hose rebuilt as well.
So finding out that some of the A/C systems for 1979-1981 Mustangs were dealer installed, and the expansion valve, and accumulator were different (and I'm thinking the dealer installed system used a receiver/drier and not an accumulator). My expansion valve is like a rectangular block of aluminum that the the high and low side pass thru. Service port is on the bottom of the block when installed on the car. Problem now is I can't find an accumulator for the 1979 factory installed integral A/C system. And my accumulator is unusable since it was exposed to the atmosphere for so long. I found a possible accumulator replacement manufactured by Global Parts Distributors (GPD): GPD 1411416 but the part is no longer being sold or made. I did call GPD to inquire about it and they confirmed it was out of stock and were not planning to make any more. Searched all over the internet for a few days but no luck.
So if anyone knows of a source for a 1979-81 Intregral (not dealer installed) A/C system accumulator please let me know. Alternatively if it possible for me adapt another accumulator into my system, will the system still function as designed? Can I just have hoses made with proper fitting/o-rings to adapt to the rest of the system? Any help will be much appreciated as always.
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