A/C recharge procedure
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A/C recharge procedure
Well, for the 1st time in 12 years , my '96 250 5.8 4x4 needs a freon recharge. Does anyone know where the LOW pressure side inlet is on this truck? I think I found it near the radiator, but my recharge tool does not fit this. It will fit all 134a newer than '95 GM's but not this truck. I thought all fittings were a standard and not proprieitary to Ford, GM, etc. Can anyone shed some ligth on this? Thanks in advance
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Short cuts in A/C repairs tend to lead to higher over all repair costs in the end.
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but it is not your truck.
also depends on what kind of professional you are.
could be a professional couch potato for 25 years.
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Hey, I guess I'm a professional too, then!
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Professor, it wasn't my intention to offend you. I was referring to the other fellows comment because I thought it would apply to someone like me. I was just attempting to add a little levity.
As to the question at hand, I do believe that people are sincerely offering advice. The comment that you are a professional is rather vague. If you mean that you are a professional a/c technician, well then you will likely have more knowledge than most of us. However, I do believe that some of the fellows here are extremely knowledgeable with respect to the workings of these vehicles and were being sincere in advising that the average backyard mechanic avoid a/c related work (that advice would certainly apply to someone like me).
As to the question at hand, I do believe that people are sincerely offering advice. The comment that you are a professional is rather vague. If you mean that you are a professional a/c technician, well then you will likely have more knowledge than most of us. However, I do believe that some of the fellows here are extremely knowledgeable with respect to the workings of these vehicles and were being sincere in advising that the average backyard mechanic avoid a/c related work (that advice would certainly apply to someone like me).
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Thanks for all the comments and such, but this falls well within my scope of mechanical ability, just need to know the answers/observations about the original post...I know there are many do it yourselfers on this forum..if any of them want to chime in..thanks again!
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I believe that the low pressure inlet is under the hood on the passenger side near the condenser. Its a steel line that kinda sticks out and has a black cap on it. I have recharged a few ac systems and they are still blowing cold 4+ years later. If you recharge your system and it doesn't stay cold for very long, you will probably have to take it to a pro...but i agree with you, its worth spending $40 and a few minutes of your time to fix it yourself.
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Thanks Ford 4X4 JD70AB! That was it..it is indeed located right near the pass side right near the evaporator (large black can-like thing) Mine was so covered in crud I couldn't even see the cap. Took a small can of 134a and now its cold enough inside the cab I can hang meat in there! Again, thanks for the advise~
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