[DeTomaso] ac compressor question

[Larry Finch]

 Boyd,

Yes they make China knock-offs.
They are of - questionable - quality.

Unless you have found a rare item, for $99 bucks it is surely a knockoff.

Watch out for trick wording like - Sanden-style, compatible, replacement, etc, etc.

When in doubt, ASK the seller if it is a REAL Sanden AND what the Sanden part # is.

MOST of them now being sold are the China knock-offs.  You get what you pay for.

Bear in mind you need to make sure the pulley is for v-belts, not ribbed.

Also, the compressor fittings may be flare or o-ring. If you are changing hoses, this is not an issue.

Oh, and they do make 24VDC clutches - just a rare thing to look out for.

You will also need the adapter plate to mount the new unit to the York bracket.  On ebay or at the vendors.

Email me off list if you need more info.

Larry