<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr">Thank you Glenn, as I get a little farther down the road I may take you up on those pictures. </div><div dir="ltr">From all the comments this seems like a very doable install. </div><div dir="ltr">Cheers,</div><div dir="ltr">Bill</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">On Jul 9, 2019, at 10:30 AM, Glenn A. Merrell <<a href="mailto:controls@freelanceconsulting.net">controls@freelanceconsulting.net</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><div dir="ltr"><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 14 (filtered medium)"><style><!--
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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--><div class="WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Bill, <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">When I did my Stag on my Rover V8, I converted from the York Borg Warner piston compressor to a rotary. I think I used a 5 cubic inch rotary which uses about 2 hp compared to the York consumes almost 20 hp.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">I used the stock evaporator box in the stag, stock expansion valve on the evaporator, but converted to new barrier hoses and O ring seals.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">There are adapters to go from the Expansion valve compression connection to O ring seal type. I also replaced the Condenser and dryer rated for 134A that all used O ring type connections.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">It was difficult, and after following the online advice of Vintage Air I found an automotive AC supplier locally and sourced all the hose and connectors and provided all the rest of the information I needed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Then I measured and fit each hoses in their location,, marked the orientations on the hoes and connectors, took the connectors and hoses back to the supplier who swaged the connections to the new barrier hose for free since I bought the hose and connectors from them.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Vintage Air sells a wide range of adapter brackets, even an adapter bracket for the Stag York aluminum Bracket, but I found it was a stronger and less cost solution to have a bracket custom fabricated from 3/8 steel plate to hold the new rotary compressor after looking at the various brackets available online.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">I might have some photos, I’ll try to locate those.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Cheers!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Glenn Merrell <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">+1 (303) 817-8559 mobile<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">aka StagByTriumph Garage (<i>now on FaceBook</i>)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Remember, “the BEST trophies are: Miles on the Odometer; Stone chips in the paint; and DEAD BUGS on the windscreen … with the occasional smell of manure!”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_MailEndCompose"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></a></p><div><div style="border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> Triumphs [<a href="mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net">mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Bill Beecher<br><b>Sent:</b> Monday, July 8, 2019 10:45 PM<br><b>To:</b> Glenn Merrell<br><b>Cc:</b> <a href="mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net">triumphs@autox.team.net</a>; Frank Magnusson<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [TR] Stag, rover v 8<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Yes, I have heard good things about Vintage Air. They have several combinations of equipment, has anyone installed one of their systems? If so which one? <o:p></o:p></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">I will also give them a call and see what they recommend. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Thanks to all who responded. <o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Best,<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Bill<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class="MsoNormal">Sent from my DynaTAC 8000X<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><br>On Jul 7, 2019, at 9:01 PM, Glenn Merrell <<a href="mailto:controls@freelanceconsulting.net">controls@freelanceconsulting.net</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">In the USA, try Vintage Aire for systems, parts and design support.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">Glenn A. Merrell, CAP<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black">ISA Certified Automation Professional<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><br><br><o:p></o:p></p><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">On Sun, Jul 7, 2019 at 2:50 PM -0600, "david hammond" <<a href="mailto:dbh97530@gmail.com" target="_blank">dbh97530@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p><div><pre>Are there anybody out there who sells a conversion kit to put a rover v 8 into a stag?<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>David<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre><pre>Sent from my iPhone<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre><pre>> On Jul 7, 2019, at 12:54 PM, Frank Magnusson wrote:<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>> <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>> Hi Bill,<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>> <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>> All good questions.<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>> <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>> Most U.S. Stags have factory A/C. I don't recall the manufacturer but its straight out of detroit, so parts should be easy to get. If a Stag doesn't have the factory a/c, it should be easy to enough to fit either an original unit, or one from Vintage Air or other supplier. When I got my Stag, alot of the a/c system was missing, but I was able to find all of the parts either new or used and get it operational. It works well and blows ice cold air.<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>> <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>> Engine problems are still there on all years but as long as you are aware of the issues and make sure they are addressed, you'll be fine. Two main problems - water pumps and timing chains, and both problems exacerbated by some poor quality parts on the market, but as long as you are careful who you buy from and check all the parts you get, you should be fine. But, timing chains dont last very long, and you'll end up changing them more often than you'd think.<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>> <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>> One other item is what gearbox do you want, automatic, manual, or manual with overdrive. There are some clutch issues with the manual boxes similar to TR6 problems, but they are fairly easily fixable.<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>> <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>> There are some engine conversions to a Rover V8, which fixes all of those issues; just depends what you want. TR8 V8 conversion also.<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>> <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>> Even with its issues, the Stag is really a neat car; fun to drive, turns heads, sounds awesome with the original V8, and has a/c and 4 seats.<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>> <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>> Hope this helps,<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>> Frank<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>> '72 Stag<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>> <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>> <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>>> On Jul 7, 2019, at 1:00 PM, <a href="mailto:triumphs-request@autox.team.net">triumphs-request@autox.team.net</a> wrote:<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>>> <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>>> Thinking of buying a Stag for SWMBO but it would require air conditioning.<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>>> Can AC be efficiently installed? <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>>> <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>>> I remember the deal about engine problems during the first couple of years,<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>>> is there a way to see if the remediation was performed if I find an early<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>>> car? <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>>> <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>>> After what year might I be safe in trusting the original engine is OK?<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>>> <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>>> <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>>> <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>>> Launching off into the dark here, any direction for self-education would be<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>>> greatly appreciated.<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>>> <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>>> <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>>> <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>>> Best,<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>>> <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>>> Bill B<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>>> <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>>> TS30800L<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>> <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>> ** <a href="mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net">triumphs@autox.team.net</a> **<o:p></o:p></pre><pre>> <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>> Donate: <a href="http://www.team.net/donate.html">http://www.team.net/donate.html</a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre>> Archive: <a href="http://www.team.net/pipermail/triumphs">http://www.team.net/pipermail/triumphs</a> <a href="http://www.team.net/archive">http://www.team.net/archive</a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre>> <o:p></o:p></pre><pre>> Unsubscribe/Manage: <a href="http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/dbh97530@gmail.com">http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/dbh97530@gmail.com</a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre>** <a href="mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net">triumphs@autox.team.net</a> **<o:p></o:p></pre><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre><pre>Donate: <a href="http://www.team.net/donate.html">http://www.team.net/donate.html</a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre>Archive: <a href="http://www.team.net/pipermail/triumphs">http://www.team.net/pipermail/triumphs</a> <a href="http://www.team.net/archive">http://www.team.net/archive</a><o:p></o:p></pre><pre><o:p> </o:p></pre><pre>Unsubscribe/Manage: <a href="http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/stagbytriumph@triumphstagclub.org">http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/triumphs/stagbytriumph@triumphstagclub.org</a><o:p></o:p></pre></div></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>