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a/c thoughts
With the progress being made on my truck
I had to take out the a/c dash moint comtrol unit. This was part of the truck when i bought it. I ended up taking everythin out..the hoses..condenser...compressor...i have every piece. I was planning to keep it off for mpg reasons...and i dont really use ac. I wanted to know what u guys thought..if i should keep it..or just sell everything..and if so...how much everything would approximately be. Being there is nothing wrong..the compressor isnt froze...etc.
I had to take out the a/c dash moint comtrol unit. This was part of the truck when i bought it. I ended up taking everythin out..the hoses..condenser...compressor...i have every piece. I was planning to keep it off for mpg reasons...and i dont really use ac. I wanted to know what u guys thought..if i should keep it..or just sell everything..and if so...how much everything would approximately be. Being there is nothing wrong..the compressor isnt froze...etc.
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TAPE over all the connections where hoses and other parts attach. When air/moisture gets into the system, rust begins.
When this occurres, the entire system has to be evacuated within a couple of weeks. Otherwise you can kiss the compressor, condenser, dryer tank and expansion valve...good bye.
There are two 2 types of A/C for these trucks, Factory installed Integral A/C and dealer installed AC. Both are "hang-on" units, bolt to the bottom of the dash.
1) Factory installed Integral A/C is combined with the heater, the A/C controls are in the same panel as the heater controls. There is an extra glovebox within the bezel.
2) Dealer installed A/C is not combined with the heater. The two A/C control switches are mounted in the bezel.
When this occurres, the entire system has to be evacuated within a couple of weeks. Otherwise you can kiss the compressor, condenser, dryer tank and expansion valve...good bye.
There are two 2 types of A/C for these trucks, Factory installed Integral A/C and dealer installed AC. Both are "hang-on" units, bolt to the bottom of the dash.
1) Factory installed Integral A/C is combined with the heater, the A/C controls are in the same panel as the heater controls. There is an extra glovebox within the bezel.
2) Dealer installed A/C is not combined with the heater. The two A/C control switches are mounted in the bezel.
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The A/C unit probably uses the older R12 refrigerant, so it has a lesser market value than the newer units, in my opinion. I would have left it on, since there's little drag on the engine when the compressor is not engaged. Since you've taken it off, I would consider selling it for the reasons stated above--it might rust out during storage. You could always get a new bolt-on aftermarket system later, which will use the current refrigerant.
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