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Old Apr 24, 2016 | 08:09 PM
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Ac condensor help

I'm having my ac system totally redone.
My buddy is doing the work while I'm on the road working.

He txted me the other day to inform me the condensor O'oreillys sells was physically wider than what I have in the truck now.

And they only offer that one part #.

Did Ford use different size condensers in these trucks?

Mine is a 92 f150 302 five speed 4wd regular cab short bed with ac already installed.

Any help would be appreciated.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2016 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by PRIMERED79 SHORT BED
I'm having my ac system totally redone.
My buddy is doing the work while I'm on the road working.

He txted me the other day to inform me the condensor O'oreillys sells was physically wider than what I have in the truck now.

And they only offer that one part #.

Did Ford use different size condensers in these trucks?

Mine is a 92 f150 302 five speed 4wd regular cab short bed with ac already installed.

Any help would be appreciated.
The condenser you have, if original, is for an R12 system. If the condenser OReilly sells is for R134a, the physical dimensions might he different.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2016 | 05:20 AM
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Originally Posted by GuitarJesus
The condenser you have, if original, is for an R12 system. If the condenser OReilly sells is for R134a, the physical dimensions might he different.
Thanks for the reply.
I didn't think about that, mine was never converted over to 134a.

My friend said the mounting points are different, do we just have to make new mounting points?
 
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Old Apr 25, 2016 | 07:49 AM
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I looked at the difference in the condesners. Outer dimensions are the same between the two refrigerants. Mounting brackets should be the same. Look for one on RockAuto.com
 
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Old Apr 25, 2016 | 07:34 PM
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This is the one rockauto sells.
More Information for APDI/PRO 7013605

How can I tell if it will be a direct bolt in?
 
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Old Apr 25, 2016 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by PRIMERED79 SHORT BED
This is the one rockauto sells.
More Information for APDI/PRO 7013605

How can I tell if it will be a direct bolt in?
Do you have a brand and part number for the condenser that O'Reilly quoted you?
 
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Old Apr 25, 2016 | 07:44 PM
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Stock Condenser.





Oreillys condenser fitment.





Oreillys condenser fitment.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2016 | 07:46 PM
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This the Oreilly link.
Murray Climate Control 7-4150 - A/C Condenser | O'Reilly Auto Parts
 
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Hard to tell from the pictures but it looks like it should be the right one. If you aren't in a hurry, take it back to O'Reilly and get the one from Rock Auto. Or go to the Four Seasons or Spectra website and look up there part number. I've always had good luck with Spectra premium and Four Seasons parts. Besides compressors
 
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Old Apr 26, 2016 | 05:24 PM
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Does Motorcraft still make these for our trucks?
 
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Does Motorcraft still make these for our trucks?
No, you MIGHT be able to find one that a parts place has laying around
 
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Well my buddy had a good used unit that I decided to use instead. Didn't like the fitment of these aftermarket ones.
 
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