Vintage Air 751155 Manual

Vintage Air 751155 Manual

1955-59 chevrolet pickup evaporator kit

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an ISO 9001:2008 Registered Company
1955-59 Chevrolet Pickup
Evaporator Kit
with Standard Controls
751155
18865 Goll St. San Antonio, TX 78266 ph: 210-654-7171 fax: 210-654-3113
901189 REV D 02/02/17, INST 55-59 CHEV P-UP w/ STANDARD CONTROLS EVAP KIT PG 1 OF 24

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  • Page 1: Cover

    ISO 9001:2008 Registered Company 1955-59 Chevrolet Pickup Evaporator Kit with Standard Controls 751155 18865 Goll St. San Antonio, TX 78266 ph: 210-654-7171 fax: 210-654-3113 901189 REV D 02/02/17, INST 55-59 CHEV P-UP w/ STANDARD CONTROLS EVAP KIT PG 1 OF 24...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Thank you for purchasing this evaporator kit from Vintage Air. When installing these components as part of a complete SureFit™ system, Vintage Air recommends working from front to back on the vehicle, installing the condenser kit, hose kit, and compressor first, followed by the wiring, evaporator, and finally the control panel.
  • Page 3: Packing List/Parts Disclaimer

    Accessory Kit ** Before beginning installation, open all packages and check contents of shipment. Please report any shortages directly to Vintage Air within 15 days. After 15 days, Vintage Air will not be responsible for missing or damaged items. Gen IV Evaporator...
  • Page 4: Information Page

    Refrigerant Capacities: Vintage Air System: 1.8 lbs. (1 lb., 12 oz.) of R134a, charged by weight with a quality charging station or scale. NOTE: Use of the proper type and amount of refrigerant is critical to system operation and performance.
  • Page 5: Wiring Notice

    Vintage Air strives to harden our products against these types of electrical noise, but there is a point where a vehicle’s electrical system can be degraded so much that nothing can help.
  • Page 6: Brackets

    Engine Compartment Disassembly NOTE: Before starting the installation, check the function of the vehicle (horn, lights, etc.) for proper operation, and study the instructions, illustrations, & diagrams. Perform the Following: Disconnect the battery. Remove the battery and battery tray (retain). Remove the top cover on the radiator core support (retain).
  • Page 7: Passenger Compartment Disassembly

    Passenger Compartment Disassembly Perform the Following: Remove the glove box door (retain) and glove box (discard). Disconnect all wires and cables from the control panel. Remove the control panel (discard). Remove the passenger side OEM vent control (discard), and close and seal the kick panel vent with silicone (See Figure 2b, below).
  • Page 8: Defrost Duct Installation, Bracket & Evaporator Hardline Installation

    Defrost Duct Installation Install the driver and passenger side defrost ducts using (2) #8 x 1/2” pan head screws as shown in Figure 3, below. Defrost (2) #8 x 1/2” Defrost Duct Pan Head Duct 62144-VCE Screws 62144-VCE Figure 3 Bracket &...
  • Page 9: Bracket & Evaporator Hardline Installation (Cont.), Center Louver A/C Plenum Installation

    Bracket & Evaporator Hardline Installation (Cont.) Heater Line #10 O-ring (Evaporator to Water Pump) 092162 #6 Liquid Line 092160 Heater Line Figure 5 (Evaporator to Intake) 092163 Center Louver A/C Plenum Installation Install the center louver A/C plenum onto the evaporator sub case using (2) 10-32 x 1/2” pan head screws as shown in Figure 6, below.
  • Page 10: Firewall Modification, Firewall Modification (Cont.)

    Firewall Modification Drill (2) 1 ¼” holes and (2) 3/8” holes into the firewall (See Figure 7, below). Enlarge an OEM hole in the firewall to 5/8” as shown in Figure 7, below. Drill 3/8” Hole 4 ⅝” 10” Factory Stamp Hole Hole...
  • Page 11: Evaporator Installation

    NOTE: To ensure a watertight seal between the passenger compartment and the vehicle exterior, for all bolts passing through the firewall, Vintage Air recommends coating the threads with silicone prior to installation. Before installing the evaporator assembly under the dashboard, the glove box door hinge needs to be reinstalled (if removed).
  • Page 12: Drain Hose Installation, Lubricating O-Rings

    Drain Hose Installation Locate the evaporator drain on the bottom of the evaporator case. In line with the drain, lightly make a mark on the firewall. Measure 1” down and drill a 5/8” hole into the firewall. Install the drain hose onto the bottom of the evaporator unit and route it through the firewall.
  • Page 13: Heater Hose & Heater Control Valve Installation

    Heater Hose & Heater Control Valve Installation Route a 90° heater hose through the firewall, and connect to the heater line on the evaporator as shown in Figure 12, below. Route the other end of the hose to the water pump, and secure using hose clamps. NOTE: A small amount of silicone spray will ease heater hose installation.
  • Page 14: A/C And Heater Hose Routing (1955-57 Models Only)

    1. Refer to separate instructions included with modified hose kit. NOTE: Vintage Air Systems use 5/8” heater connections. On engines equipped with 3/4” hose nipples, these will need to be removed and replaced with 5/8” nipples (not supplied). For water pumps with a cast-in 3/4”...
  • Page 15: A/C And Heater Hose Routing (1958-59 Models Only)

    1. Refer to separate instructions included with modified hose kit. NOTE: Vintage Air Systems use 5/8” heater connections. On engines equipped with 3/4” hose nipples, these will need to be removed and replaced with 5/8” nipples (not supplied). For water pumps with a cast-in 3/4”...
  • Page 16: Installation

    Driver Side Under Dash Louver Installation Install the driver side louver under the dash, and secure it using an OEM screw as shown in Figure 15, below. Install a 1/2” plastic plug into the driver side louver as shown in Figure 15, below. 1/2”...
  • Page 17: Final Steps

    Double check all fittings, brackets and belts for tightness. Vintage Air recommends that all A/C systems be serviced by a certified automotive air conditioning technician. Evacuate the system for a minimum of 45 minutes prior to charging, and perform a leak check prior to servicing.
  • Page 18: Control Panel & Duct Hose Routing

    Control Panel & Duct Hose Routing End View of Windshield Glove Box Area Dash Duct Hose Duct Hose Retainer 624989 Glove Passenger Side Defrost Duct 2” x 10” Plug From Control Driver Side Wiring Harness Defrost Duct 232002-VUA 2” x 24” Plug From Wiring Passenger Side...
  • Page 19: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram 232007-VUR AC ANNUNCIATOR BACKLIGHT POS BACKLIGHT NEG 5V-SW WHT/RED TEMP WIPER WHT/YEL MODE WIPER WHT/GRN FAN WIPER PRE-WIRED VIEWED FROM WIRE SIDE GEN IV ECU 232002-VUA GEN IV WIRING DIAGRAM (IF USED) REV D, 5/6/2014 TEMP MODE PROGRAM * DASH LAMP (IF USED) *** WIDE OPEN...
  • Page 20: Gen Iv Wiring Connection Instruction

    HARNESS TERMINAL) HARNESS ARE NOT IGNITION USED. Dash Light: YELLOW SWITCH ORANGE Tan Wire Used Only With Vintage Air Supplied Control Panel With LED Back DASH BACK LIGHT+0-12v Light. GRAY GRAY WIRE IS USED FOR PROGRAMING CONTROLS IF APPLICABLE GREEN...
  • Page 21: Operation Of Controls

    Operation of Controls On Gen IV systems with three lever/knob controls, the temperature control toggles between heat and A/C operations. To activate A/C, move the temperature lever/knob all the way to cold and then back it off to the desired vent temperature.
  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide

    901189 REV D 02/02/17, INST 55-59 CHEV P-UP wo AC w/ STANDARD CONTROLS EVAP KIT PG 22 OF 24...
  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Guide (Cont.)

    901189 REV D 02/02/17, INST 55-59 CHEV P-UP wo AC w/ STANDARD CONTROLS EVAP KIT PG 23 OF 24...
  • Page 24: Packing List

    Packing List Evaporator Kit (751155) Qty. Part No. Description 744012 Gen IV Evaporator Sub Case 791155 Accessory Kit Checked By: Packed By: Date: Gen IV Evaporator Sub Case 744012 Accessory Kit 791155 NOTE: Images may not depict actual parts and quantities.

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