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Application:
1958-1962
Air Conditioning Retro-Fit System
Tools Needed
The controls on your new "Perfect Fit" system. Offers complete comfort capabilities in virtually every driving condition.
This includes Temperature control in all of the modes. This system also provides the ability to blend the air between
Face and Heat / Defrost modes.
The picture you see shows the controls in the face mode. This means that the air will be distributed through the face
outlets. This also has the temperature knob in the cold position. With the controls in this position you will get the air
through the face outlets with the compressor on.
Suggested Installation Instructions for:
1958-1962 Air Conditioning Retro-Fit System
HEAT/ COOL/ DEFROST
1958-1962 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
CONTROL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The controls on your new "Perfect Fit" system. Offers complete comfort capabilities in
virtually every driving condition. This includes Temperature control in all of the modes.
This system also provides the ability to blend the air between Face and Heat / Defrost
modes.
FACE / FLOOR DEFROST
Mamotorworks
@CorvettePassion
MidAmericaMotorworks
CorvettePassion
658-129, 658-130
658-129 and 658-130
FAN KNOB / ROTARY
TEMPERATURE
2900 Nor th Third Street, Ef fingham, IL 62401
800.500.1500 • Worldwide: 217.540.4200 • FAX: 217.540.4800
w w w.mamotor work s.com • generalmail@mamotor work s.com
©Mid America Motorworks, Inc. All rights reserved.
INSTRUCTION SHEET
Part Includes
1 - Power Pack
1 - Firewall blockoff
3 - Flexhose
4 - Flexhose
1 - Sack kit hardware
1 - Sack kit control
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Summary of Contents for Mid America Motorworks 658-129
- Page 1 Mamotorworks 2900 Nor th Third Street, Ef fingham, IL 62401 @CorvettePassion 800.500.1500 • Worldwide: 217.540.4200 • FAX: 217.540.4800 w w w.mamotor work s.com • generalmail@mamotor work s.com MidAmericaMotorworks ©Mid America Motorworks, Inc. All rights reserved. CorvettePassion...
- Page 2 INSTRUCTION SHEET Page 2 000-000 Description (cont.) CAUTION: ALL OF THE OUTSIDE VENTS MUST BE CLOSED WHEN THE SYSTEM IS IN THE A/C MODE. THIS WILL ALLOW THE A/C SYSTEM TO FUCTION AT ITS MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE LEVEL. THE FOLLOWING SUMMARY WILL DESCRIBE EACH OF THE CONTROL LEVERS FUNCTION.
- Page 3 INSTRUCTION SHEET Page 3 000-000 Description (cont.) DISCONNECT BATTERY GROUND CABLE AND REMOVE BATTERY. STEP 1. Disconnect battery ground cable. STEP 2. Disconnect fresh air cable. STEP 3. Disconnect air inlet duct and remove the duct. Retain duct and all of its original hardware. CAREFULLY REMOVE THE HOOD FROM THE CAR AND SET ASIDE.
- Page 4 INSTRUCTION SHEET Page 4 000-000 Description (cont.) STEP 14. Locate on the end of blower assembly the defrost / heat duct. Remove and discard the original hardware. STEP 15. Disconnect the heat / defrost cable. STEP 16. Locate beside heater assembly the return line to the engine. Disconnect hose clamp from the heater. STEP 17.
- Page 5 INSTRUCTION SHEET Page 5 000-000 Description (cont.) NOTE: THE FOLLOWING STEPS ARE FOR ALL MODEL VEHICLES STEP 1. The (2) holes below the blower switch hole need to be enlarged. Use a step drill bit and open them up to 7/16” dia. STEP 2.
- Page 6 INSTRUCTION SHEET Page 6 000-000 Description (cont.) STEP 14. Install one of the flange nuts to stud on top of the block off. Route temperature cable through the grommet hole in top of the block off. STEP 15. Locate and drill (1) 11/16” dia. hole 6” directly below bottom hole in the block off. STEP 16.
- Page 7 INSTRUCTION SHEET Page 7 000-000 Description (cont.) STEP 31. Now you can tighten the blower support brace. Locate (1) #10 x ¾” tek screw. Locate black wire from blower motor and ground to the metal brace as shown. Locate in the control sack kit the large washer, small washer and the switch nut. The blower switch is on end of the wire harness.
- Page 8 INSTRUCTION SHEET Page 8 000-000 Description (cont.) NOTE: 1961-62 MODELS ONLY STEP 1. Locate the overflow tank relocation bracket, (2) 3/8”–16 x 3 ¾” long hex head bolts, (1) ¾ X 13/32” X ½” long spacer, (2) 5/16’-18 x ¾” , and 5/16” nuts. STEP 2.
- Page 9 INSTRUCTION SHEET Page 9 000-000 Description (cont.) STEP 15. Ground black wire on relay assembly to steel on the vehicle. 1960-62 VEHICLES Grille needs to be removed in order to locate and drill for the lower condenser mounting brackets. Carefully remove grille retain original hardware.
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Page 10: All Vehicles
INSTRUCTION SHEET Page 10 000-000 Description (cont.) ALL VEHICLES STEP 1. Locate the liquid line and (1) #6 o-ring. Hold line from the drier and locate the hole center and drill (1) 11/16” diameter hole for the bulkhead fitting. Also drill (1) ½” dia hole just above fitting. STEP 2. - Page 11 INSTRUCTION SHEET Page 11 000-000 Description (cont.) NOTE: COMPRESSOR IS SUPPLIED WITH THE CORRECT OIL CHARGE. DO NOT ADD OIL TO SYSTEM. R-12 SYSTEMS 28 oz. OF REFRIGERANT 134a SYSTEMS 24 oz OF REFRIGERANT Recommend that power fuse is 25amp minimum Congratulations you have completed the install of your CLASSIC AUTO AIR “Perfect Fit Series”...
- Page 12 INSTRUCTION SHEET Page 12 000-000 Description (cont.) Toll Free: 800.500.1500 • Worldwide: 217.540.4200 • www.mamotorworks.com • generalmail@mamotorworks.com...
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