A/C Drier & Expansion Valve brackets and bolts ID

[Jeremy R.]

Does anyone have any good pictures of what the factory C2 Drier and Expansion Valve brackets and bolts look like? The drier brackets are 3840341 and the bolts are 9420151 per the 66 AIM page C60-B2. Not sure what the part number are for the expansion valve bracket and bolt; its not shown in the AIM.

[Jeremy R.]

Re: A/C Drier & Expansion Valve brackets and bolts ID

Ok here is a picture of the drier bracket and corresponding bolt that I took off my car (I know it's not the best picture). I'm slowly getting the A/C working again and need to replace some pieces, but I would like to be sure to get the right parts if possible. Currently I only have one of these brackets and I'm not even sure if its correct, so before I buy a matching one, I'm comparing with what people say here. I have seen some brackets that look close but the end that the bolt runs through is configured a little differently. As for the bolt, I believe its the right size, but mainly wondering about the head mark (or its lack there of).

As for the expansion valve body bracket and its bolt, I have no clue since they are missing from my car.

[Jim S.]

Re: A/C Drier & Expansion Valve brackets and bolts ID

Jeremy.

That strap and bolt look correct to me . At least it looks like what I have , And my Drier was never replaced as far as I can tell .

Here is an additional pic I have to help with the rest of your restoration .

Jim

[Wayne M.]

Re: A/C Drier & Expansion Valve brackets and bolts ID

Jeremy -- here's a shot of (part of) the bracket on the STV of my '65. I'd say the bolts have a small depression at the center. Kinda hard to get a good view or pic with all the hoses, etc. On drier brackets, my top one looks same as yours, with folded overlapping on the top end near the screw hole. I understand that the '66 driers are on the forward side of the rad support.

[Jeremy R.]

Re: A/C Drier & Expansion Valve brackets and bolts ID

Thanks for the pics.

Jim, is the expansion clamp chromate?

[Jim S.]

Re: A/C Drier & Expansion Valve brackets and bolts ID

Jeremy'

I can't say for sure , but it was definitely green . A little darker green than the Green Zinc Oxide Primer such as that used on the bird cage etc.

Jim