Wanted Where to buy parts for AC system?

[Razorbackcruiser]

I've got a bad compressor bearing and maybe clutch. The bad bearing sound was pretty pronounced and after removing the belt the pulley has a lot of back and forth play to it. Looks like I'm going to at least have to replace the bearing and probably the clutch too. So, where do I source these parts? Since it's the AC system I figured Beno wouldn't have them, correct?

Just FYI before someone suggest it I replaced the AC tensioner bearing about a yr ago but checked it just make sure and it was good. Sound went away after pulling the belt but when I spun the compressor pulley it has some small grinding and sound to it not to mention the play.

Any help is much appreciated.

 

[94SRUNNER]

Look up Coolstream, he is a Mud member and vendor. He advertises in the Small business storefront forum. His website is www.coolstreamac.com

I've delt with him in the past and have been very pleased.

 

[NLXTACY]

Look up Coolstream, he is a Mud member and vendor. He advertises in the Small business storefront forum. His website is www.coolstreamac.com

I've delt with him in the past and have been very pleased.

Interesting. I thought he wasn't doing it anymore. Or maybe wasn't doing MUD anymore. I dunno, something happened.

 

[Kernal]

The person who worked at Coolstream a few years ago who used to post on Mud is no longer there, I forget his personal user name or where he went. Any of the Mud vendors including Beno would have all the AC parts. If money is tight you can save a few bucks getting a new Denso compressor from RockAuto or a used compressor from a salvage yard or the classifieds parting out section.

 

[94SRUNNER]

Interesting. I hadn't heard this. The coolstream website still has a Mud specific section and Coolstreams Mud user account has had recent activity. Nevertheless, Onur and Dan are fantastic resources as well.

 

[NLXTACY]

Interesting. I hadn't heard this. The coolstream website still has a Mud specific section and Coolstreams Mud user account has had recent activity. Nevertheless, Onur and Dan are fantastic resources as well.

Hmm, they do: http://nebula.wsimg.com/41b3242b177...D11DBE96C4AC9FA7E&disposition=0&alloworigin=1

 

[Kernal]

To clarify; there is a new coolstream employee who apparently now uses the coolstream user name and rarely posts, but he is not the same person who used it a few years ago. AFAIK

 

[Razorbackcruiser]

Appreciate the responses. My air still blows cold and I don't have any leaks so hopefully I can get by with changing out the bearings and/or clutch. I don't know why I thought Beno wouldn't have them. I'll shoot him a message since he's been great pricing and sourcing me parts (even when I didn't order them).

Again, many thanks.

 

[94SRUNNER]

Thanks for the clarification Kernal.

To clarify; there is a new coolstream employee who apparently now uses the coolstream user name and rarely posts, but he is not the same person who used it a few years ago. AFAIK

 

[blkprj80]

Was Rex at Coolstream, but no longer. He had a post about his departure a while back. I think he's with some shop in AZ still, and willing to help. I just don't recall his handle on 'mud. It was 71-something IIRC...

 

[cme4lyt]

The guy who worked at Coolsream is Rex Scofield. He had a fall out with Coolstream and is now at another AC shop in AZ. He's a stand up guy and I give him all my AC business. He's a mudder, super cool and eager to help. His work # 520-690-0922.

Regards...

 

[medtro]

Rex is @1972FJ55. Super nice guy!

 

[blkprj80]

Yeah 1972 something sounds more like it! Agreed, super nice guy, and very helpful.

 

[Kernal]

Rex, that's it,, needed the memory jogger. Helped me also with some AC questions.

 

[1972FJ55]

Hi everybody! Thanks for the nice recommendations! Yep, still here, although I haven't been on here as much lately as I've spent the last 6 months rebuilding my engine. I'm still in the parts business, now with Merle's Auto Supply here in Tucson. I'll be happy to help with your A/C questions and get you a quote on needed parts. The people at my former employer are not LC owners or enthusiasts, they are simply continuing what I started. You can reach me @ 520-690-0922 or email rexscofield@cox.net or PM me here on MUD.

On a separate note, here's a pic of where my attention has been...

 

[Kernal]

Glad to see you're still around. Nice looking engine.

 

[cme4lyt]

Very sweet ! You do good work Grasshopper.....

 

[Razorbackcruiser]

I'll be calling you tomorrow! Many thanks!

 

[08720]

Wanted to add that even though it was a small order Rex still treated me like a priority and was very helpful. Received my parts quickly and look forward to a cool cruiser again.