

It would blow air through a material like burlap and you pulled a knob to refresh the water while you and the family were traveling down the highway. But in the late 50's I remember a gizmo that looked like a vacuum cleaner you filled with water and stuck it in the car window. If you can slip your fingers in-between you have a long, if not you have a short.I didn't want to hijack the other post about getting hot. An easy way to find out what style you have while your pump is still installed on the engine is to try to stick your hand between the water pump and timing chain cover. Do not mix and match pulleys from short and long water pump engines because this will cause pulley misalignment. Long style Chevy water pumps measure 7” high from the shaft down, and the pilot shaft diameter was 5/8" as well. Keep cool all summer long!Ĭhevy mechanical short style water pumps measure 5-5/8” high from the shaft down with the pilot shaft diameter measuring 5/8". All of our Vintage Air systems use HFC-134A refrigerant. Some drilling/cutting is required on the passenger side radiator filler panel for the lines to the condenser. The under hood components are an easy bolt-on for 6 or 8 cylinder Chevy engines.

The air conditioning ducts are placed on the left, right and center of the dash for efficient cool air distribution. These servos control an advanced ECM module for maximum efficiency. This Gen IV unit features fool-proof electronic servo controls that operate using the original heater control panel. Just install, charge and go! This is not a "hang-on" kit it fits up under the dash, taking place of the original heater system. It includes all components needed to complete the installation except for belts and engine pulleys. This 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 19 Chevy Gen IV Vintage Air conditioning unit is sure to keep you cool even on the hottest summer days. An Eckler's Exclusive! Includes A Lightweight Empty In-Dash Evaporator Case (In Addition To The Functional Evaporator) To Make Mock-Up And Installation Easier.

