I am finally repairing the A/C on my 69 Cutlass. Replacing all parts with new...condenser, evaporator, compressor, exp valve, etc. I'm having the hoses fabricated from the originals at a local A/C shop.

The QUESTION is this:

One of the hoses that connects to the compressor (can't remember if it's suction or discharge) has a large can inline; it's insulated and about the size of a coke can. I believe it's a muffler. What would be the effects, if any, of eliminating this can when I have the hose made?

Thanks,
Dave
Palm Bay, FL
1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 4DHT

 

The muffler will have no effect on the cooling it is mainly for vibration dampening

 

Hi. A muffler is used in the refrigerant system to reduce compressor noises and high pressure line vibrations. The effects would be like taking off the mufflers to the engine. It'll still work, but will be a lot louder. If it is in the system design, I would try to leave it there. Jim.