Need some a/c advise
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Need some a/c advise
Hey all, I am trying to get the air working in my '93 E150. I knew my condenser was bad (driver's side fitting broke off) so I bought a new one. First "problem" is that the new condenser is about twice as wide as the old one. This isn't a huge deal, it does fit, just might have to figure out the mounting.
Next issue is that where I thought the line from the compressor would plug right in, the fittings are different. The line coming from the compressor has a normal threaded type fitting, the condenser has a quick connect fitting. I went to the closest ford dealer and he said the difference in condensers is that my truck has the dealer installed a/c system, the condenser I ordered is for the factory a/c setup.
he gave me a print out of the factory system, which shows another piece (poa valve?) that is connected to the line from the compressor, and then connects to the condenser. He said ford no longer makes this piece.
So my question is, is that POA? valve the piece I am missing? Does anyone know of a source for these? Anyone have a schematic of the dealer installed a/c system on a '93 or so E-150? Thanks,
Brew
Next issue is that where I thought the line from the compressor would plug right in, the fittings are different. The line coming from the compressor has a normal threaded type fitting, the condenser has a quick connect fitting. I went to the closest ford dealer and he said the difference in condensers is that my truck has the dealer installed a/c system, the condenser I ordered is for the factory a/c setup.
he gave me a print out of the factory system, which shows another piece (poa valve?) that is connected to the line from the compressor, and then connects to the condenser. He said ford no longer makes this piece.
So my question is, is that POA? valve the piece I am missing? Does anyone know of a source for these? Anyone have a schematic of the dealer installed a/c system on a '93 or so E-150? Thanks,
Brew
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Ford stopped using POA valves in the 70s. There is a little accumulator on the compressor line set, perhaps that is what you are thinking of? That said, finding the right condenser is a better option. Action Crash usually has the more unusual stuff, like dealer installed air, etc.
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The schematic I got from the ford dealer shows the same thing as you linked to. But on my van, there is a threaded fitting where it would go in to the accumulator instead of all being solid. Then the quick connect on the condenser.
I looked at RA for that hose set you have shown, I believe that would work fine for what I need, but i couldn't find it there when I looked. Do you have a link or part number for that hose set?
Brew
I looked at RA for that hose set you have shown, I believe that would work fine for what I need, but i couldn't find it there when I looked. Do you have a link or part number for that hose set?
Brew
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TY, I will check out the van a little better and see if that will work. Probably hit the junk yard first to see what I can find. If nothing else, might get a better idea on what I have on my hands. And since my current hoses are threaded, I might be able to just grab the accumulator part and be done.
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