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Need 2 fix A/C
Driving the 68 a bunch of miles since the Escape dissapeared Tues. morning into the Vortex known as the Ford Service Center. (Thank goodness for the warranty.) Sure has made me realize that, I GOTTA FIX THE A/C. 

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Re: Need 2 fix A/C
I hear ya! Drove my 68 down to Modesto in 100 degree heat the other day. Ford sure did a good job of making their ovens road worthy 

If the definition of crazy is "doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result " It would certainly explain why I keep buying these old Fords
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Re: Need 2 fix A/C
I wish mine had one to fix.. 

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Re: Need 2 fix A/C
I have thought about buying a after market system. If and when I do my old system will be available. Mine is a dealer installed
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May your sails stay full, and your knots not slip. Unless a slip knot.
Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
DD-727
DD-806
AE-35
LSD-39
AS-41
AR-8
Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
DD-727
DD-806
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LSD-39
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AR-8
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Re: Need 2 fix A/C
Myself, I'd stick with that one if the evap core is not leaking and the blower is OK.
Always better to stay original if possible.. I think anyway..
What is wrong with that system? Compressor pooped out?
Always better to stay original if possible.. I think anyway..
What is wrong with that system? Compressor pooped out?
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Re: Need 2 fix A/C



This is all i have installed on the truck, id like to find the engine compartment parts an hook it back up for the cali heat

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Re: Need 2 fix A/C
Mike, that is a factory AC setup. Depending on how long its been out of service, you may need to go through it and make sure the expansion valve is ok and evaporator doesn't leak. Other then that you need the compressor, hose lines, and condenser. I bet your condenser is still on the front, but it will need to be tested and/or replaced. Does the fan and heater work?
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Re: Need 2 fix A/C
Thanks, ill look into it when the time comes an i can find all the missing parts. And yes the fan a heater work great stillfireguywtc wrote:Mike, that is a factory AC setup. Depending on how long its been out of service, you may need to go through it and make sure the expansion valve is ok and evaporator doesn't leak. Other then that you need the compressor, hose lines, and evaporator. I bet your evaporator is still on the front, but it will need to be tested and/or replaced. Does the fan and heater work?

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72' Dodge Dart 440ci.727,D60,10ptcage street strip on meth 10.40s
05' Chevy Tahoe LT loaded for the wife an the baby duty
12' Ford Focus Titanium Hatch Back, Gas saver for the work week
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69' F250 Highboy 390ci.,NP435,Dana 24,HPD44,D60
67' Dodge Coronet R/T 440ci.4speed,D60, all numbers correct
72' Dodge Dart 440ci.727,D60,10ptcage street strip on meth 10.40s
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Re: Need 2 fix A/C
NM5K on Fri Sep 09, 2011 9:09 am
I wish mine had one to fix..

That would be the condenser in front of the radiator.I bet your evaporator is still on the front, but it will need to be tested and/or replaced.
The evaporator is the coil that is inside the truck.

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Re: Need 2 fix A/C
Everything is there. The blower motor is not working. I haven't messed with it so all I know right now is that it was like this when I bought the truck. The original owner had passed on and his niece told me that he had taken the belt off it and hadn't used it since the 70's. I suspect that was because the blower went out and since he lived in the Northwest he didn't fix it because he didn't need it that much. I think it is time to start trying to get it lite-off and on line.NM5K wrote:Myself, I'd stick with that one if the evap core is not leaking and the blower is OK.
Always better to stay original if possible.. I think anyway..
What is wrong with that system? Compressor pooped out?
Where is my torch

May your sails stay full, and your knots not slip. Unless a slip knot.
Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
DD-727
DD-806
AE-35
LSD-39
AS-41
AR-8
Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
DD-727
DD-806
AE-35
LSD-39
AS-41
AR-8
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Re: Need 2 fix A/C
I bet your evaporator is still on the front, but it will need to be tested and/or replaced.
HA! you are right, my mistake. I knew that, but I was tired when I wrote that, I even wrote about the evaporator inside correctly right before that. 65.5 hours of overtime in one week on top of 72 hours of regular time makes me tired and easily confused.That would be the condenser in front of the radiator.
The evaporator is the coil that is inside the truck.

Bill
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2024 F350 CCSB, darkened bronze
1967 F-250 LWB 2WD 352 V8, 4spd manual, true duals, 122k original miles (currently being restored)
2024 F350 CCSB, darkened bronze