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Drives really slow
So update and total score!
After a couple days of screwing around with flush I finally decided to screw it and buy new evaps and condensor. They're so cheap it just didn't make sense to risk not having them perfect. I also got some filter element things that install right at the compressor inlet to catch any debris and got a new 2 stage pump and a micron gauge.
Anyway, on to the score. On ebay I came across a NOS condensor for the van, thought perfect, was cheaper than aftermarket too. The box showed up today and it was huge and heavy, I opened it up and not only did I get a new high efficiency OEM condensor, but it was a whole Ford R-12 to R-134A conversion kit! It came with all sorts of goodies, most of which I don't even know what they are. It came with new wires, no sure why, new pressure sensor for accumulator, all new fittings to convert the R-12s to R-134A. A whole bunch of plastic "deflector" pieces which I have no idea where they might go, a ton of foam with a sticky side that somehow works with the deflectors, two cans of Ford Pag oil, a whole assortment of Ford screws and plastic clips and of course the condenser. It's not the normal R-12 tube one, it's got really narrow channels which I guess is the higher efficiency type from what I've read. Below are pics. I didn't even have a clue Ford made this newer condenser for a conversion like this.
Assortment of some of the stuff from the box.
more of the stuff.
The condenser
Close up of the tubes and fins. The original condenser has the just the round tubes and different type of fins.
Condenser part number.
New 2 stage pump and micron gauge. Vacuum is getting down to 15 microns which is better than it's supposed to be rated for.
This is screen that goes in the compressor inlet, I am putting a finer screen in it as well to catch smaller particles as this one is pretty coarse.
Here is how they will sit in the compressor. They're supposed to face the other way actually, but they will work better this way for me.
After a couple days of screwing around with flush I finally decided to screw it and buy new evaps and condensor. They're so cheap it just didn't make sense to risk not having them perfect. I also got some filter element things that install right at the compressor inlet to catch any debris and got a new 2 stage pump and a micron gauge.
Anyway, on to the score. On ebay I came across a NOS condensor for the van, thought perfect, was cheaper than aftermarket too. The box showed up today and it was huge and heavy, I opened it up and not only did I get a new high efficiency OEM condensor, but it was a whole Ford R-12 to R-134A conversion kit! It came with all sorts of goodies, most of which I don't even know what they are. It came with new wires, no sure why, new pressure sensor for accumulator, all new fittings to convert the R-12s to R-134A. A whole bunch of plastic "deflector" pieces which I have no idea where they might go, a ton of foam with a sticky side that somehow works with the deflectors, two cans of Ford Pag oil, a whole assortment of Ford screws and plastic clips and of course the condenser. It's not the normal R-12 tube one, it's got really narrow channels which I guess is the higher efficiency type from what I've read. Below are pics. I didn't even have a clue Ford made this newer condenser for a conversion like this.
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Assortment of some of the stuff from the box.
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more of the stuff.
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The condenser
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Close up of the tubes and fins. The original condenser has the just the round tubes and different type of fins.
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Condenser part number.
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New 2 stage pump and micron gauge. Vacuum is getting down to 15 microns which is better than it's supposed to be rated for.
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This is screen that goes in the compressor inlet, I am putting a finer screen in it as well to catch smaller particles as this one is pretty coarse.
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Here is how they will sit in the compressor. They're supposed to face the other way actually, but they will work better this way for me.