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Mustang5l5's Progress Thread - Archived Progress thread '08-'20.

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Olivethefet

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When I was researching new AC systems all I found is that everything was the same if you used R12 or R134. It's all about the oil. If you are retrofitting an old system you have to clean the old oil out. If a new system the only difference is the oil you use. The R12 oil is not compatible with the 134 oil. Hope that helps @BlakeusMaximus
 

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Olivethefet said:
When I was researching new AC systems all I found is that everything was the same if you used R12 or R134. It's all about the oil. If you are retrofitting an old system you have to clean the old oil out. If a new system the only difference is the oil you use. The R12 oil is not compatible with the 134 oil. Hope that helps @BlakeusMaximus
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The fittings are sized differently. That might not be an issue if you do all your own work and have the right manifold gauges though.
 

Olivethefet

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The kit I got came with adapters for the high and low pressure fittings. They sell them at auto part stores as well.
 

CarMichael Angelo

my rearend will smell so minty fresh,
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Mustang5L5 said:
I’ve put it off for years due to hassle, but at this point it’s now or never.

I really need ac in this thing
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Ahh the cycles of Fox Mustang ownership...
21-40: Remove every belt driven accessory on the front of the engine not required for it to run, put on underdrive pulley system.
41-60: Put it all back.
 
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General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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Lets go a step farther:
16-40 flowmasters or no mufflers at all with dumps
41-up anything that stops the ringing in the ears
 
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Mustang5L5

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell
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Guys...c’mon.


I’m not 40 yet
 
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BlakeusMaximus

Still got to try a little lube on my speedo head
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I’ll be 40 on 6/5.
 

Mustang5L5

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BlakeusMaximus said:
Getting my A/C working is on my short list. Do you know where they sell the conversion kits, or if there is such a thing?
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No conversion kit here. I tracked down many NOS parts other than the compressor. Everything will be brand new, and I’m using r12. Was able to get a decent supply a few years back off eBay
 

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CarMichael Angelo said:
Ahh the cycles of Fox Mustang ownership...
21-40: Remove every belt driven accessory on the front of the engine not required for it to run, put on underdrive pulley system.
41-60: Put it all back.
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All my A/c and smog equipment is still in the car. Ac doesn’t work though. I’d love to get it going.
 

Mustang5L5

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BlakeusMaximus said:
All my A/c and smog equipment is still in the car. Ac doesn’t work though. I’d love to get it going.
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I actually finally pulled the smog stuff off my car. Even though I’m running a bassani X-pipe, the smog tube into the x pipe is AFTER the cats.

So off it cane and into a box it goes
 
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Mustang5L5

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Started dissecting the rail.

A good spot weld cutter makes all the difference. This will be easy to plug weld back on when done.

18 spot welds on the sway bar mount.

 
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2Blue2

will be trying this sex one when I can find it
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Mustang5L5 said:
Guys...c’mon.


I’m not 40 yet
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You kids get off my lawn!
 
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02 281 GT

Agreed...My wife has great Boobs
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Mustang5L5 said:
Started dissecting the rail.

A good spot weld cutter makes all the difference. This will be easy to plug weld back on when done.

18 spot welds on the sway bar mount.

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What specific cutter are you using? I just got a set of the Blair cutters but haven’t used them yet. I’m hoping for much better results than I get with the Harbor Freight cutters.
 

Jersey Joe

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Funny how different things are important as we age, I had to have the A/C working (52 years old) but could care less about the radio, all the emissions are on the car except the cats. And I second guess that from time to time haha. Even considering replacing the original engine bay decals...what's wrong with me ??
 

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Jersey Joe said:
Funny how different things are important as we age, I had to have the A/C working (52 years old) but could care less about the radio, all the emissions are on the car except the cats. And I second guess that from time to time haha. Even considering replacing the original engine bay decals...what's wrong with me ??
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funny how all the parts we used to toss in the garbage 30 years ago are now in demand
Air Silencers
Distributor Boot covers
Smog equipment
Original Catalytic Converter H pipe
Heater coolant tubes
A/C parts
Stock Stereos
Dare I say Turbine wheels?
 
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mikestang63 said:
funny how all the parts we used to toss in the garbage 30 years ago are now in demand
Air Silencers
Distributor Boot covers
Smog equipment
Original Catalytic Converter H pipe
Heater coolant tubes
A/C parts
Stock Stereos
Dare I say Turbine wheels?
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That reminds me, I gotta put that distributor boot back on.
 

Mstng93SSP

You have a nice rear end there Dave.
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The theory is not an absolute...I never had a desire to yank off my AC at any age.

Chris
 

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I only removed AC from vehicles because it didn’t work to begin with. The Mercury needs it’s AC system replaced. Just gotta find the cash for the new components. Probably not gonna get it done before summer.
 

Mustang5L5

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02 281 GT said:
What specific cutter are you using? I just got a set of the Blair cutters but haven’t used them yet. I’m hoping for much better results than I get with the Harbor Freight cutters.
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I was breaking teeth until i started drilling a small pilot hole. The center punch wasn’t enough to keep it located. So I would drill a tiny starter hole and that helped keep it in line.

The teeth are sharp. Don’t go too deep.
 
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Mustang5L5 said:


I was breaking teeth until i started drilling a small pilot hole. The center punch wasn’t enough to keep it located. So I would drill a tiny starter hole and that helped keep it in line.

The teeth are sharp. Don’t go too deep.
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Thanks. I went with the cutter kit: Amazon product ASIN B002XML5HKView: https://www.amazon.com/Blair-11096-Cutter-Set/dp/B002XML5HK/


People seem to like this one, and it has a built in pilot drill.
 
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