Wanted 12v 13BT A/C Compressor

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Looking for a 12V A/C compressor for my 13BT.
 
Do you have the pulley? If so a '90's vintage Acura should be the same compressor. That's what I asked for and used on my BJ60 with A/C. I got mine at NAPA in Portland, OR about 5-6 years ago for $200. You may need to search for the manifold if you don't have the old compressor.
 
cruiser_guy said:
Do you have the pulley? If so a '90's vintage Acura should be the same compressor. That's what I asked for and used on my BJ60 with A/C. I got mine at NAPA in Portland, OR about 5-6 years ago for $200. You may need to search for the manifold if you don't have the old compressor.
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I'll have to give that a try, I do have a compressor, it's just 24v instead of 12v so I will have to make sure if i use the Acura compressor it will have to come with the clutch assembly as well.

Thanks for the info
Scott
 
I have a 62 compressor that I was going to use, but since the 13BT is going into a 40 series I will need to have custom lines built that will fit the 40. Since the 62compressor has a manifold that combines the two lines I wasn't sure if it was possible to modify the old 62 lines to work in the 40. If someone knows if it is possible to modify the original 62 lines please let me know.

Thanks
Scott
 
Portal_tek said:
I have a 62 compressor that I was going to use, but since the 13BT is going into a 40 series I will need to have custom lines built that will fit the 40. Since the 62compressor has a manifold that combines the two lines I wasn't sure if it was possible to modify the old 62 lines to work in the 40. If someone knows if it is possible to modify the original 62 lines please let me know.

Thanks
Scott
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If you have the 62 lines and the correct ends to connect to the 40 on the other end then you should be able to find an AC or radiator shop to modify them as needed.
 
lynchmob said:
If you have the 62 lines and the correct ends to connect to the 40 on the other end then you should be able to find an AC or radiator shop to modify them as needed.
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I know where I can get the lines, so that won't be a problem, but I wasn't sure if the lines Toyota used were out of the ordinary, and I was concerned I would have problems finding ends that would fit the existing factory lines. I will have to check with the local A/C shop to see what they can do.

Thanks
Scott
 
Portal_tek said:
I know where I can get the lines, so that won't be a problem, but I wasn't sure if the lines Toyota used were out of the ordinary, and I was concerned I would have problems finding ends that would fit the existing factory lines. I will have to check with the local A/C shop to see what they can do.

Thanks
Scott
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A shop that can modify them will use standard lines and crimp fittings welded to to original aluminum elbows and connections. They will throw out all the old rubber and replace it. Its possible you could find the right ends for the 40 at a junkyard then just take in the 4 ends you need and tell them how long you need them. When you measure make sure you diagram out which direction the lines need to fit with any 90s or 45's.

BTW if you cant find a place to do it for you try Macs radiator in Portland.
 
lynchmob said:
A shop that can modify them will use standard lines and crimp fittings welded to to original aluminum elbows and connections. They will throw out all the old rubber and replace it. Its possible you could find the right ends for the 40 at a junkyard then just take in the 4 ends you need and tell them how long you need them. When you measure make sure you diagram out which direction the lines need to fit with any 90s or 45's.

BTW if you cant find a place to do it for you try Macs radiator in Portland.
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Sounds good, I will have to look into that. I don't know if I have a shop around that can weld to the original elbows so I may have to check into Macs.

Thanks again for you help
Scott
 
Just though I would throw out the info I found. The 88 FJ62 3FE compressor uses the same type of two part manifold as the 13BT, so with the 88 compressor I was able to use the manifold from the 13BT which had the regular fitting and install them on the 3FE compressor so I could get away from using the FJ62 custom fittings. From what I found out the 89 and later does not work the same way and would require a person to use the 62 series custom lines.

Scott
 
Scott, swapping out the A/C clutch is easy. Pull the 12mm nut off the front of the compressor then everything else is held with large "C" clips. Swap the clutch and whatever you buy becomes 24v if that's what you want!! There is NO electrical items inside the compressor.
 
cruiser_guy said:
Scott, swapping out the A/C clutch is easy. Pull the 12mm nut off the front of the compressor then everything else is held with large "C" clips. Swap the clutch and whatever you buy becomes 24v if that's what you want!! There is NO electrical items inside the compressor.
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Thanks, thats what I will be working on today. I was just supprised at how many different compressors and clutch bearings were used on LandCruisers. I attempted to use the 89 compressor which uses a different size clutch bearing so the clutch assembly would not fit. I believe I have everything worked out, as long as I can find a new Koyo Clutch bearing.

Thanks again
Scott
 
Sorry, was just updating the thread, but noticed after I posted that I already posted the info.
 
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