A/C Scraeder Valve Caps

[Clark K.]

Can anyone tell me if the cap shown in the attached photo is correct for a 1965 C-60 system? I have been told these are correct but would like some second opinions from you guys. -Clark

[Ken A.]

Re: A/C Scraeder Valve Caps

No, it should be flat on top and round on sides with a knurled machine finish for gripping.

[Gary N.]

Re: A/C Scraeder Valve Caps

Those are the ones that are on my 66' also.

[Dick W.]

Re: A/C Scraeder Valve Caps

I know the ones in the photo are correct for '68-'72, but not sure about your '65

[William C.]

Re: A/C Scraeder Valve Caps

Those are indeed correct for the '65 units, the knurled flat-top items were later. There should be two of the on the manifold that mounts at the rear of the compressor, one pointing outboard to the pass side and the other pointing outboard to the drivers side.

[Mike G.]

Those match Dobbins and Adams photos

They also display the same logo as my original late 64 compressor muffler as well as the vacuum switch for the water flow valve.

[William C.]

Re: A/C Scraeder Valve Caps

Picture attached of original unrestored '65 car with original air fittings. Email me if you want a larger version as the one I have will have to be resized to fit his forum.

[Gary N.]

Re: A/C Scraeder Valve Caps

The acorn caps on my 66' are on the scraeder valves (2) on the back of the compressor. Mine has the round one with the flat top and ridges on the STV valve, like the one shown in the picture above. All are brass.

[William C.]

Re: A/C Scraeder Valve Caps

I believe that would be correct for the STV to have the knurled cap. Also note the configuration of the block on the back of the compressor, round at the outboards with a horizontal dip in the center.