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I have a 1989 Ford F-150 2WD Extended Cab with a 302 FI Engine and
Automatic Transmission.

I ***ume the A/C in this truck is Factory-installed, but I have no
immediate proof of that.

I was told last year that the A/C compressor had gone out. I have
heard when you replace the compressor, there are other parts you
should replace as well. I don't want to rebuild everything (after
all, it's a 15 year old truck), but I also don't want to kill a new
part by skimping on other parts.

I live in South Alabama, so A/C is important enough to fix.

I plan to complete the conversion to R-134a when we fix it.

2 questions... what do I realistically need to replace and does anyone
have a favorite online dealer for affordable A/C parts for this era
truck?

Thanks,

Steve

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drier, expansion tube, flushing the rest of the system would be a good idea
also.

"Steve Thomas" <steventhomas42@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:811942d0.0405240701.75d0eacb@posting.google.c om...
> I have a 1989 Ford F-150 2WD Extended Cab with a 302 FI Engine and
> Automatic Transmission.
>
> I ***ume the A/C in this truck is Factory-installed, but I have no
> immediate proof of that.
>
> I was told last year that the A/C compressor had gone out. I have
> heard when you replace the compressor, there are other parts you
> should replace as well. I don't want to rebuild everything (after
> all, it's a 15 year old truck), but I also don't want to kill a new
> part by skimping on other parts.
>
> I live in South Alabama, so A/C is important enough to fix.
>
> I plan to complete the conversion to R-134a when we fix it.
>
> 2 questions... what do I realistically need to replace and does anyone
> have a favorite online dealer for affordable A/C parts for this era
> truck?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve

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drier, expansion tube, flushing the rest of the system would be a good idea
also.

"Steve Thomas" <steventhomas42@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:811942d0.0405240701.75d0eacb@posting.google.c om...
> I have a 1989 Ford F-150 2WD Extended Cab with a 302 FI Engine and
> Automatic Transmission.
>
> I ***ume the A/C in this truck is Factory-installed, but I have no
> immediate proof of that.
>
> I was told last year that the A/C compressor had gone out. I have
> heard when you replace the compressor, there are other parts you
> should replace as well. I don't want to rebuild everything (after
> all, it's a 15 year old truck), but I also don't want to kill a new
> part by skimping on other parts.
>
> I live in South Alabama, so A/C is important enough to fix.
>
> I plan to complete the conversion to R-134a when we fix it.
>
> 2 questions... what do I realistically need to replace and does anyone
> have a favorite online dealer for affordable A/C parts for this era
> truck?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Steve

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Before you do anything be sure the pump AND/OR the cluch is bad. Changing
from r12 to r134 you must change the oil. because the drier contains some
old oil . . change it, $25+/-. it a good idea to change the expansion tube
$5+/- but sometimes its difficult to change. flushing the system (flush $20)
good idea but also dificult. dont forget to change o rings $2. There is a
couple of web sites that offer exclent info on your need, seach auto ac
forms or chat room.
"Scott M" <no@no.com> wrote in message
news:IYpsc.372$eQ5.7@twister.socal.rr.com...
> drier, expansion tube, flushing the rest of the system would be a good
idea
> also.
>
> "Steve Thomas" <steventhomas42@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:811942d0.0405240701.75d0eacb@posting.google.c om...
> > I have a 1989 Ford F-150 2WD Extended Cab with a 302 FI Engine and
> > Automatic Transmission.
> >
> > I ***ume the A/C in this truck is Factory-installed, but I have no
> > immediate proof of that.
> >
> > I was told last year that the A/C compressor had gone out. I have
> > heard when you replace the compressor, there are other parts you
> > should replace as well. I don't want to rebuild everything (after
> > all, it's a 15 year old truck), but I also don't want to kill a new
> > part by skimping on other parts.
> >
> > I live in South Alabama, so A/C is important enough to fix.
> >
> > I plan to complete the conversion to R-134a when we fix it.
> >
> > 2 questions... what do I realistically need to replace and does anyone
> > have a favorite online dealer for affordable A/C parts for this era
> > truck?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Steve
>
>

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Before you do anything be sure the pump AND/OR the cluch is bad. Changing
from r12 to r134 you must change the oil. because the drier contains some
old oil . . change it, $25+/-. it a good idea to change the expansion tube
$5+/- but sometimes its difficult to change. flushing the system (flush $20)
good idea but also dificult. dont forget to change o rings $2. There is a
couple of web sites that offer exclent info on your need, seach auto ac
forms or chat room.
"Scott M" <no@no.com> wrote in message
news:IYpsc.372$eQ5.7@twister.socal.rr.com...
> drier, expansion tube, flushing the rest of the system would be a good
idea
> also.
>
> "Steve Thomas" <steventhomas42@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:811942d0.0405240701.75d0eacb@posting.google.c om...
> > I have a 1989 Ford F-150 2WD Extended Cab with a 302 FI Engine and
> > Automatic Transmission.
> >
> > I ***ume the A/C in this truck is Factory-installed, but I have no
> > immediate proof of that.
> >
> > I was told last year that the A/C compressor had gone out. I have
> > heard when you replace the compressor, there are other parts you
> > should replace as well. I don't want to rebuild everything (after
> > all, it's a 15 year old truck), but I also don't want to kill a new
> > part by skimping on other parts.
> >
> > I live in South Alabama, so A/C is important enough to fix.
> >
> > I plan to complete the conversion to R-134a when we fix it.
> >
> > 2 questions... what do I realistically need to replace and does anyone
> > have a favorite online dealer for affordable A/C parts for this era
> > truck?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Steve
>
>

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Thanks,

We changed the compressor, the dryer and o-rings. All total, we spent
about $250 including the refrigerant and I once again have A/C.

I love the way Ford vehicles will freeze you out of the car! My Chevy
Lumina didn't blow anywhere near this cold when we converted it. The
truck is cold in less than 45 seconds, even in the oppressive Alabama
heat.

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Thanks,

We changed the compressor, the dryer and o-rings. All total, we spent
about $250 including the refrigerant and I once again have A/C.

I love the way Ford vehicles will freeze you out of the car! My Chevy
Lumina didn't blow anywhere near this cold when we converted it. The
truck is cold in less than 45 seconds, even in the oppressive Alabama
heat.