Install Orifice Tube?
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Install Orifice Tube?
2005 E350 with factory manual A/C, have changed the receiver/dryer and a new condenser-to-evaporator line as well. Removing the existing orifice tube was a bit of a bear--didn't know they fit that snugly.
FWIW the van A/C system is very similar to the F-Series to about 2002 or so
Any tricks or cool tools used to re-install a new orifice? I don't want to damage the replacement.
TIA
FWIW the van A/C system is very similar to the F-Series to about 2002 or so
Any tricks or cool tools used to re-install a new orifice? I don't want to damage the replacement.
TIA
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Can't imagine it going in backwards but good advice anyway.
After removing the original tube I tried test fitting it again, considering how snugly it seemed to fit. Since was I already replacing the original a little practice couldn't hurt but it goes in so far and seems without some sort of assist I could possibly bend the replacement tube. I'll try again with the old tube to get a feel how much pressure it can withstand without damage. After than installing the new tube shouldn't be too much an issue.
Thanks!
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