Possible to switch compressors?

[tuckersofswhoust]

I have 93 4.0 Aerostar with factory front & rear air. The third compressor just went out from black death. Each time EVERYTHING in the system was replaced. The compressor is a FS-10 but I was wondering if I could swap in a Sanden 709, has anybod done this? Will it prevent the problem from happening again?

 

[BrooklynBay]

The lines, condenser, and evaporator have particles trapped inside of them which are killing all of your compressors. Either flush the system or replace everything.

 

[tuckersofswhoust]

I did replace everything.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Was everything replaced at the same time? All you would need is one part stuffed with junk, and it will circulate throughout the entire system.

 

[tuckersofswhoust]

Yes, everything was replaced. The first time around was the dealer using R-12 which lasted 1 year & a half. The secod time I replaced everything personally and had a mechanic friend vacuum & charge with R-134a which lasted close to 4 years.

 

[BrooklynBay]

What brand was the compressor? Was it rebuilt or remanufactured? Some companies offer a lifetime warranty.

 

[tuckersofswhoust]

You bring up a valid point that I hadn't tought of, I believe it was a remanufactured four seasons. The box it came in is floating around the house somewhere.

 

[BrooklynBay]

I don't know if you are interested in experimenting, but on my 88 I once installed an electric compressor. They make different versions of these electric units. I had something else in mind, but I didn't test it, so I don't want to recommend it.

 

[BrooklynBay]

This link has a list of compressors: http://www.car-stuff.com/mmparts/ford-aerostar/a-fs-c_compressor.html

 

[BrooklynBay]

Shamaal posted these pictures in this thread: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=159340