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Old Jan 22, 2016 | 06:20 AM
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A/C upgrade help

I have a 91 f250 that is equipped with a/C and I want to put what I can into my 88 f150 to upgrade it. What all is interchangeable and what do I need to swap?
 
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Old Jan 22, 2016 | 09:09 AM
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same cab, so everything will swap over to the 150
 
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same cab, so everything will swap over to the 150
Thanks, I assume I just need different lines and a new compressor cuz the one I have is siezed
 
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Old Feb 12, 2016 | 08:37 AM
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lines are the same also.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2016 | 09:24 AM
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You should not reuse the accumulator and also replace the orifice. They are 'wear' items.
 
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Be sure to thoroughly flush the condenser and evaporator. That seized compressor probably suffered from black death which sends all kinds of debris into the entire A/C system.

In light of the age of the flexible lines I would replace them. Age and heat will take their toll. No sense spending good money for A/C parts then end up with leaky lines. New lines would have the barrier built into them so there is more insurance the refrigerant will not leak out.
 
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