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Old Jul 16, 2022 | 12:06 PM
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1988 A/C components

Hi guys I have a 1988 2wd F-150 XLT-Lariat with a 302. I’m trying to figure out what all hose I will need to complete my air conditioning system. The guy before me put new A/C parts on the truck but never put any hoses on. Everything is capped off. Been having a hard time finding decent diagrams for my truck exactly. Just trying to figure out what all I need. Thank you in advance.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2022 | 12:29 PM
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Here is a diagram of your hoses. Most or all should be available at your favorite parts stores

https://www.lmctruck.com/1980-96-for...ner-components
 
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Old Jul 16, 2022 | 12:37 PM
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FYI you need barrier-type hoses if you are converting to R134a.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2022 | 12:41 PM
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Under his diagram are the hoses for sale. Are these the ones he needs for factory A/C?
 
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If all of the hardware is really there, and it is at all similar to my 93 (r12) system, you will need a hose from the pump to the evaporator black plastic box at the fire wall on the passenger side, a shorter hose from the collector(I think it is called) to the condenser (in front of the Radiator) and then from the driver's side of the condenser back to the pump.

Steve 83 will probably have diagrams in his collection of useful stuff.
 
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