#that or the classic 'you just switched out the binary for a trinary

[whilomm]

just bc of stuff going around i was suddenly reminded of one of the stupidest bits of bi discourse i saw, no idea if it was widespread at all or if it was just a few very loud and adamant ppl, where ppl were so angry about pan stuff again that they decided that the best way to defeat the evil pans was to make bisexuality The Most Inclusive and said that it was biphobic+nbphobic to define bi as ANYTHING BUT "attraction regardless of gender". no "attraction to multiple genders" thats NOT ALLOWED ANYMORE bc of course sexualities are basically just markers of How Inclusive You Are™ and not like. guidelines for what sorta ppl ur into right.

so it was like. okay im nonbinary and attracted to men a lot and women a good bit and other nonbinary ppl a lil less usually so im bi an-

"dont you mean you are attracted to people REGARDLESS OF GENDER? because that is the ONE TRUE DEFINITION OF BI"

Uhh. no gender is. definitely a factor, not in a full stop way or nothin its a lil wibbly but its not regardles-

"then you arent bi and its kinda biphobic and nbphobic that u are insinuating bi is anything but The Most Inclusive with full attraction equality for All Gender :/"

...okay then uh. what i am, a nonbinary person attracted to multiple genders, but not REGARDLESS of gender, supposed to call myself?

"idk just die ig"

[itsworn]

Installing Old Air Products’ HURRICANE Heat & A/C

There was a time not so long ago that driving a classic truck was an endurance contest of sorts. When it was cold it was time to break out the winter wear to supplement the lame excuse for a heater most trucks were equipped with. When summer rolled around the only way to keep cool was the 4/40 option: four windows (both windows down, both windwings opened and pointing forward) at 40 mph. Danny Valenzuela was looking for a more sophisticated method of climate control for his 1969 Ford F-100, so he went with a HURRICANE series A/C, heat, and defrost system from Old Air Products.

Established in 1989, Old Air Products’ designed the HURRICANE A/C, Heat & Defrost system as a compact, modular unit that was easy to install. Their stated goal was to create a system that would outperform other aftermarket kits on the market, as well as factory A/C systems of the period and that was compact enough to replace an original heater and mount in the space vacated by it.

HURRICANE systems are available in a variety of configurations. Inside Packages (IP) include the components inside the vehicle—the HURRICANE Unit, louvers, duct hose, wiring harness, switches, expansion valve, heater valves, mounting brackets, and hardware. Complete Systems (CAP) includes everything found in the IP version plus the compressor, compressor bracket, condenser, dryer, pressure safety switch, and A/C hose kit. There are also control options to choose from. HURRICANE systems are available with pull cables for defrost and heater functions and rotary knobs for the blower switch and thermostat. Electronic controls with servomotors for defrost and heater functions are also available. The standard switching package for the electronic versions includes rotary controls for the blower switch, heater valve, defrost, and A/C thermostat with slide controls as an optional upgrade.

Thanks to the wide variety of choices, there is an Old Air Products’ HURRICANE system for just about any American-built vehicle from 1928 through the mid ’70s, some foreign cars as well as later-model vehicles. Custom installation kits with mounting plates, condenser assemblies, switching packages, and everything necessary are available for many vehicles, including 1947-1972 Chevy and 1967-1972 Ford pickups.

Installing a HURRICANE system is simple enough, however it may require cutting holes in the firewall for hoses as well as shortening the glovebox. In addition the vehicle may require some “improvements” such as additional insulation. To allow the heat and A/C system to operate at maximum efficiency the roof, firewall, and floorboards must be insulated completely and any holes to the outside must be filled. In addition, weatherstrips have to be in good condition and don’t forget seals around pedals and wiring.

Another consideration when adding air conditioning is the vehicle’s cooling system. Old Air Products recommends the use of a clutch-style or six-blade fan with a shroud. Another they recommend is an electric condenser fan. If an electric engine cooling fan is used Old Air advises it must be wired to engage when the A/C system is on. Steel fans, electric condenser fans, and electric engine cooling fans are all available from Old Air Products.

Prior to our HURRICANE installation our truck’s 390 had been equipped with an American Billet serpentine drive system that included a Tuff Stuff A/C compressor. For that reason we chose an IP and for ease of operation we opted for electronic controls.

Thanks to the compact design of the Old Air Products HURRICANE evaporator/heater assembly installation of the underdash unit is easy and it’s no more intrusive than the original heater. However, don’t let the small size fool you; the HURRICANE has the capacity to keep you cozy in the winter and cool in the summer. That’s the kind of climate change everyone can appreciate.

This is Old Air Products’ HURRICANE A/C, heat, and defrost kit for 1967-1972 Ford pickups. It includes a contoured outlet/switch mount that fits the bottom of the Ford’s dashboard.

A paper template is provided to mark the placement of the holes for the evaporator’s mounting studs and the A/C and heater hoses.

The mounting plate attaches to the evaporator case with three bolts, the studs attach the plate to the firewall.

This is the mounting plate as seen from the inside of the cab—the hole for the hoses has not been cut.

A 3-inch hole saw was used to make the opening for the hoses. Placement is critical to make sure there’s unrestricted access to the hose connections.

With the hole cut and the mounting holes drilled the evaporator/heater assembly is put in place.

The underdash unit is secured to the firewall with three studs. Note there is unobstructed access to the hose connections.

To prevent air leaks around the hoses this rubber gasket is included. To keep the gasket secure there is an inner lip that tucks into the hole in the firewall.

The necessary hose connections are the A/C lines on the left and the heater hoses on the right. They should stay plugged until the hoses are installed.

Any connections that require O-rings, such as the expansion valve, are lubricated with refrigerant oil prior to assembly.

Here the expansion valve has been installed. Always use two wrenches when tightening the threaded fittings to prevent twisting the tubing on the evaporator.

The “pigtail” on the expansion valve must be gently bent to be parallel and against the upper A/C tube.

This clip is used to secure the “pigtail” to the tube

Here the clip is snapped in place.

With the expansion valve installed and the pigtail secured the upper tube is wrapped with the included insulation tape.

After drilling the required holes the HURRICANE’s underdash panel with the outlet louvers and control switches bolts to the bottom of the dash.

We opted for the electronic controls that included rotary switches for the blower heater valve, defrost, and A/C thermostat.

The A/C thermostat has a sensor that cycles the compressor to keep the evaporator’s core from freezing.

On the back of the thermostat is the capillary sensor tube. It must be gently uncoiled and routed to the evaporator.

The end of the capillary tube is inserted approximately 2 inches into the evaporator core. The placement label is then removed.

Old Air Products offers a variety of dash outlets. Defroster outlets are also available, however in our case we were able to use the originals.

In addition to the louvers in the center of the dash an additional outlet was positioned to the left of the steering column.

The supplied duct hose that leads to the outlets and defroster vents was cut to length on a bandsaw (a big pair of scissors will work).

Wiring is simple with the included plug-and-play harness. A binary safety switch (shown) is included to protect the system. A trinary switch can be used that also activates an electric cooling fan.

The A/C condenser should be installed 1/4 to 3/8 inch from the radiator with the larger fitting at the top. Mounted on the condenser is the receiver/filter/dryer.

This diagram illustrates the flow of refrigerant through the A/C system. Simply put, heat is absorbed from the passenger compartment by the evaporator and dissipated by the condenser in front of the radiator.

Our FE was equipped with American Billet’s Silverline Series Serpentine Kit that came with a black powdercoated Tuff Stuff Performance A/C compressor.

Old Air Products offers a number of hose kits, including braided stainless with AN fittings.

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