Heater & A/c

Air Conditioning System

Close-up of colorful mechanical engine components.

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Car engine close-up with hoses and belts.
Close-up of car engine with visible belts.
Close-up of car engine component
Diagram of automotive engine parts assembly.

A/C Compressor

Note that Air Conditioning was only available on the 71 429 CJ Mustang and 429 CJ Cougar HTs in conjunction with a 3.25:1 axel ratio. A/C was not available with on 429 CJ with the 3.50:1 ratio, 429 SCJ or any Cougar Convertible.

Black air compressor on speckled carpet
Black gearbox on patterned floor
Black engine part on patterned carpet
Black mechanical component on carpet background.
Top view of an industrial mechanical component
Close-up of a black mechanical part on carpet.

Air Handling Cases

With A/C

( restored example, photos from all six sides)

Vintage car air conditioning unit side view
Car air conditioning evaporator core close-up
Old car heater core assembly on a stool.
Close-up of vintage air intake device on stool.
HVAC air handler unit on tiled floor.
Automotive HVAC system component displayed vertically.
Close-up of a car heater blower motor.
Old car air ventilator system on cardboard background.
Side view of automotive air blower motor
Close-up of black industrial machine with wires attached.

With A/C

(unrestored parts)

Worn car heater core assembly on concrete floor.
Metal air conditioning unit on concrete floor
Car blower motor and detailed label view.
HVAC blower motor assembly on cardboard surface
Used automotive engine part on a wooden floor

Heater Only

HVAC blower motor housing components display.
Metal lawn machinery part on white background.
Old vehicle heating ventilation system part
Rusty metal headlight assembly on white background
Rusty lawn mower deck with visible damage.
1971-72 Mustang air conditioning parts diagram.
1971/72 Mustang AC controls diagram and parts list.
FoMoCo auto part with wiring.
Ford expansion valve with instruction manual
Ford relay with red button, blue background

Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV)

Thermal Expansion Valve. Note the red insulating cap.

Old mechanical part with hose connection highlighted by arrow.
Engine component with hoses and connections
Car engine bay with hydraulic components installed.

Evaporator Core

Automotive air conditioning evaporator on concrete floor.

Condenser

Diagram of 1970-72 Ford air conditioning parts.

A/C Hose Routing

Diagram of 8-cylinder 429 engine components
Close-up of a car engine with fan warning

Ductwork/Vents

Black automotive part on concrete floor
Classic car dashboard with gauges and radio.

Heater System

Heater Hoses

Car engine hoses and connections close-up
Automotive brake line connections and fluid reservoir
Close-up of labeled automotive hoses in engine.
Autolite Hi-G hose with yellow lettering

Heater Shutoff Valve

This is the Heater Control Valve. The part number in the MPC is D1AZ 18495 B.

Automotive engine thermostat housing close-up
Vintage motorcycle carburetor petcock on perforated surface.
Brass automotive vacuum switch on blue surface

Control Head

Ford car climate control panel on box

Tom Shively’s 429 CJ Cougar

Vintage blue convertible car on gravel driveway.