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
Rog

 

My standard advice: let the pros fix it. If it needs a recharge, it leaked, it will continue to do so, and will only do so faster. Take it to a shop.

Jason

 

Should be a port on the collector near the low pressure cut out switch.
very possible your leak is the cracked ceramic in the low pressure switch.

 

What he said....

Short cuts in A/C repairs tend to lead to higher over all repair costs in the end.

 

i always say the same thing, let a pro do the ac.

 

I Am A Professional For 25 Years.

 

but it is not your truck.

also depends on what kind of professional you are.

could be a professional couch potato for 25 years.

 

Hey, I guess I'm a professional too, then!

 

Did Not Realize The Low Level Of Intelligence I Was Adressing.

 

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).

 

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!
Rog

 

lighten up.

it is "addressing" by the way.

 

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.

 

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~
Roger