2 lines installed.
Ran into a snag on the manifold. Inside the mating portion of the manifold for the line is a half-moon shaped clocking feature. It clocks the line and prevents rotation. My compressor is off an ‘88. My lines have F3ZZ part numbers (1993). Going to assume that at some point Ford removed the clocking feature.
I attempted to remove it from my factory manifold but ended up damaging the sealing face. So I bought a repop off LMR. It doesn’t have the clocking feature. The o-rings they supplied seemed a little thin so I used the o-rings from my rebuild kit.
I guess I didn’t look too closely at the charge port side because it also has the clocking feature. I didn’t see it the first time I looked so I only ordered one manifold. This one is a tad bit bigger so maybe I can get the spring insert out that clocks the ac line. Worth a shot.
I did send LMR a message to see if their manifold has a R12 compatible fitting under the 134a fitting they supply. If anyone knows, let me know.
Can’t install the accumulator line yet as some of the mesh sleeve I ordered got delayed due to this snowstorm. It can either show up today….or my luck Monday. I want to install the sleeve off the car before installing the line.
After that we can pull a vacuum, and charge with a little Nitrogen and check for leaks
Ran into a snag on the manifold. Inside the mating portion of the manifold for the line is a half-moon shaped clocking feature. It clocks the line and prevents rotation. My compressor is off an ‘88. My lines have F3ZZ part numbers (1993). Going to assume that at some point Ford removed the clocking feature.
I attempted to remove it from my factory manifold but ended up damaging the sealing face. So I bought a repop off LMR. It doesn’t have the clocking feature. The o-rings they supplied seemed a little thin so I used the o-rings from my rebuild kit.
I guess I didn’t look too closely at the charge port side because it also has the clocking feature. I didn’t see it the first time I looked so I only ordered one manifold. This one is a tad bit bigger so maybe I can get the spring insert out that clocks the ac line. Worth a shot.
I did send LMR a message to see if their manifold has a R12 compatible fitting under the 134a fitting they supply. If anyone knows, let me know.
Can’t install the accumulator line yet as some of the mesh sleeve I ordered got delayed due to this snowstorm. It can either show up today….or my luck Monday. I want to install the sleeve off the car before installing the line.
After that we can pull a vacuum, and charge with a little Nitrogen and check for leaks
Most of the aftermarket styles don’t have the notch. I’d prefer to use the Motorcraft line though.
I’ll get it out. I just need to track down an appropriate puller.
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I have removed those several times. Pried up and bent them with a screw driver then Yanked out with needle nose pliers. Looks like you are missing the small R-12 cap...
I tried that method. That’s how I damaged the first one.
Granted my screwdriver wasn’t as small as I’d like. I’ll take it to work tomorrow and see what sort of tools I can use there. I’ll get it out.
Granted my screwdriver wasn’t as small as I’d like. I’ll take it to work tomorrow and see what sort of tools I can use there. I’ll get it out.
I removed it from mine when I redid the AC on my car but immediately put it back. Without it, my tube would rotate up and down fairly easy. With it installed the line is rigid. In my opinion it acts like a strain relief. I notched the tube of the new accumulator to match the original one. It has worked fine for 3 seasons now. The accumulator I used was not motorcraft one. I believe it was a four seasons. Your motorcraft one may fit better.
That did cross my mind as well.
The first line i installed on the other manifold seems to be holding it's position well without the clocking feature. I will have to just try it.
Cutting the line did cross my mind, but i'm more worried about getting metal inside the AC tube and also not cutting it in the correct location. Lets try it without the clocking tab, and if it's an issue i'll put it back.
The Four Seasons one they offer now does seem to have the notch. Not sure i want to shelve the motorcraft part though for aftermarket if i have it available. I likely won't charge with R12 until the summer. My plan was to pull a vaccum and then put 100psi of nitrogen in the system and let it sit until spring/summer and then do my R12 charge. I figure that's enough time for leaks to show up, or any other issues (like a rotating line) to rear it's head
The first line i installed on the other manifold seems to be holding it's position well without the clocking feature. I will have to just try it.
Cutting the line did cross my mind, but i'm more worried about getting metal inside the AC tube and also not cutting it in the correct location. Lets try it without the clocking tab, and if it's an issue i'll put it back.
The Four Seasons one they offer now does seem to have the notch. Not sure i want to shelve the motorcraft part though for aftermarket if i have it available. I likely won't charge with R12 until the summer. My plan was to pull a vaccum and then put 100psi of nitrogen in the system and let it sit until spring/summer and then do my R12 charge. I figure that's enough time for leaks to show up, or any other issues (like a rotating line) to rear it's head
Too late now. System is full of mineral oil so I’m committed.
I’d say yes normally, except I have enough R12 to fill the system 3-4 times. Based on my limited ac knowledge, R12 is more efficient, and a physically larger molecule size thank 134a ( 10x larger) so it shouldn’t be as prone to leaks.
Plus I like the idea of having a functional R12 system. How many of those exist?
Your not the only one. I’m running R12 in my Saleen still.
Fitting installed. Got my wrap for my AC line. I like it, but I need a clean way to finish off the ends. Ordered a few different heat shrinks to put a nice clean seal on the ends. So needless to say I held off on installing this
They do. More heat shrink than you can shake a stick at.
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As I wait for stuff to finish my ac work….
I think it hit a high of 9 degrees today. So much salt out there the roads are pure white
Not seen is the dust cloud of salt I kick up behind me.
I think it hit a high of 9 degrees today. So much salt out there the roads are pure white
Not seen is the dust cloud of salt I kick up behind me.
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