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Old Oct 6, 2013 | 05:47 PM
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Change a/c to no a/c

I have a stock six 1989 bird. I want to take out my a/c pump. I need to know how to plug up the hose that is connected to the radiator. Where can I get a plug?
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 07:51 AM
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Re: Change a/c to no a/c

AC pump doesnt connect to the radiator. I assume you are talking about the condenser. No plugs that I know of.

Why are you removing just the pump? I highly recommended keeping AC.
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 10:43 AM
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Re: Change a/c to no a/c

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I have a stock six 1989 bird. I want to take out my a/c pump. I need to know how to plug up the hose that is connected to the radiator. Where can I get a plug?
Thanks
Thanks for responding. Sorry I am talking about what is directly above the power steering pump. I replaced the power steering bracket but can't get the "condenser" to bolt back on. It should be easy but it isn't cooperating. I thought I would just take it out and get a smaller belt. There are two hoses and One looks like it goes to the radiator. I want to take out the hose and I need to screw in a plug into the radiator where the hose was...I want to get my bird back on the road.
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 11:28 AM
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Re: Change a/c to no a/c

Just noticed this is a v6.

First, the condenser is the aluminum fined piece in front of the radiator.

You lost me though. You pulled the A/C compressor off the motor in order to replace the power steering bracket. Then while reinstalling you cannot get the A/C compressor to line back up, so you want to leave it off and just run a shorter belt. Is this right?
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Old Oct 7, 2013 | 01:32 PM
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Re: Change a/c to no a/c

What isn't lining up? Have you tried to loosen up the bolts that you have installed until you get all of the bolts started? Are you sure that you have the correct power steering bracket? Some pictures might help.
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