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The AC compressor had been removed from My '72 442 convertible years ago and it sat in a West Texas cow pasture for many years. Unfortunately, mud daubers made homes in the open ac hoses including the AC muffler. I've cleaned and flushed the muffler as best as I could but I'm concerned that I didn't get all the mud out of the chambers inside. My new AC system will include the newer Pro6Ten 10-piston compressor. Here's my question, what was the purpose for the AC muffler? Is it really necessary? I'm thinking the Pro6Ten compressor, with 10 pistons, will have a smoother output than the original 6-piston A6 making the muffler unnecessary. I will need all new hoses anyway, and not concerned about originality. Can I just omit the muffler when I build the new hoses?
Supposedly the muffler was to reduce the compressor's pumping noise. I'd retain it if possible, but the unit will likely work satisfactorily without it.
The repo muffler assembly that Charlie linked to is $175 - ouch. If I buy the MasterCool crimping tool, can I replace the hose on my existing muffler? Is the #8 fitting off the muffler welded/braised on or can I cut off the old ferrule and crimp on a new hose with a replacement ferrule? Will a replacement ferrule slip over the existing hose barb on the muffler? The Crimping tool is $143 on Amazon, the fittings, hose and ferrules are about $25.
The repo muffler assembly that Charlie linked to is $175 - ouch. If I buy the MasterCool crimping tool, can I replace the hose on my existing muffler? Is the #8 fitting off the muffler welded/braised on or can I cut off the old ferrule and crimp on a new hose with a replacement ferrule? Will a replacement ferrule slip over the existing hose barb on the muffler? The Crimping tool is $143 on Amazon, the fittings, hose and ferrules are about $25.
So you're going to spend $168 ( $143 + $25) to make a hose , when you can buy one for $175 ?
I need all the hoses for my AC system: total cost of the ready-made hoses is about $390 w/shipping. If I can fix my existing muffler and build the other hoses for the cost of the hose and fittings, I come out ahead financially. With fittings, hoses, and the crimp tool; I'm all in for around $260 and I can keep the correct compressor -mounted muffler. Plus, it's a good excuse to buy a new tool!
