Filter on tac-110 a/c unit

[Danny Bell]

Hi All,

Our 1966 Ambassador has the original Armstrong TAC-110 in it.
It still runs great !P.O. used it very little.
My question is on the filter;
The original filter is toast, completely dried out and hard as a saltine cracker. I removed it.
I've used the a/c unit for two summers without a filter. Is this a problem that could cause a problem ? Can I make one out of foam or another material ?
Are there aftermarket solutions ?

Thanks so much,
Dan

[rmkrum]

Look at the ‘permanent’ adjustable air filters at your local big box home improvement store.

Find one with foam in it. Cut to fit with scissors.

[drboyd]

You don't want to run the a/c without a filter. Here's why:

The evaporator (cold) coil collects dirt; it's also wet as water condenses on the cold surface.

The combination of water and dirt makes mud. This will eventually build up and block the airflow; that can eventually damage your compressor.

[Danny Bell]

Thanks guys.
I'm assuming 1/4" foam would work ? That seemed the thickness of the original filter.

[drboyd]

The stuff in mine is more like this:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/True-Blu...4361/202195941