asp84
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- Tempe, Arizona
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1998 V8 AWD Mounty
I Have a 1991 Explorer with a 5.0L V8 Installed.
The 1992 5.0L V8 has a 1994 Mustang 5.0 Short Front ACC kit.
The Air COnditioner is also a 1994 stang R-134 cmpr.
The AC tubing is all from a 1995 Cobra 5.0 R-134 unit
The Heater/AC box on my Firewall is from a 1994 Ford Explorer that had an R-134 unit.
The little Black canister attached to my heater/AC box (the receiver/ dryer......whatever you call it) is also from a 1994 Explorer w/ R-134A
The Air COnditioner cooler behind my grill is from my 1991 Explorer R-12 system.
So As you can see, my Air Conditioning system is a mismatch of different ford vehicles. But the Good thing is all the garter spring clips snapped together like they were meant to be there. The Air Conditioning also blows cold. ( when I lived in Washington that is)
Now the problem. I Now live in Phoenix, Arizona area which can get a little hot if ya know what I mean. My Air Conditiong works, but on days when it is really hot outside, ie over 100 degrees, my AC, barely blows cold. As soon as nightime sets, and it gets to 80-90 degrees, The AC blows a little bit colder, but still not freezing like it should. I have an extra bottle of R-134A handy, but it doesn't want to seem to take anymore. (even with the engine and AC on)
My Question is: All of the Air COnditioning components had been exposed to the atmosphere for a good 5-6 months before they were hooked back up again. Can any of these components become contanminated? (especially the little black canister attached to the Heater/AC box that has the low side input and cycling switch on the top of it? or the orfice tube?????
Now, does anybody want to take a stab at this? Remember, were dealing with Ford Explorer and Mustang parts which are very similar.
Thanks in advance!
Al
The 1992 5.0L V8 has a 1994 Mustang 5.0 Short Front ACC kit.
The Air COnditioner is also a 1994 stang R-134 cmpr.
The AC tubing is all from a 1995 Cobra 5.0 R-134 unit
The Heater/AC box on my Firewall is from a 1994 Ford Explorer that had an R-134 unit.
The little Black canister attached to my heater/AC box (the receiver/ dryer......whatever you call it) is also from a 1994 Explorer w/ R-134A
The Air COnditioner cooler behind my grill is from my 1991 Explorer R-12 system.
So As you can see, my Air Conditioning system is a mismatch of different ford vehicles. But the Good thing is all the garter spring clips snapped together like they were meant to be there. The Air Conditioning also blows cold. ( when I lived in Washington that is)
Now the problem. I Now live in Phoenix, Arizona area which can get a little hot if ya know what I mean. My Air Conditiong works, but on days when it is really hot outside, ie over 100 degrees, my AC, barely blows cold. As soon as nightime sets, and it gets to 80-90 degrees, The AC blows a little bit colder, but still not freezing like it should. I have an extra bottle of R-134A handy, but it doesn't want to seem to take anymore. (even with the engine and AC on)
My Question is: All of the Air COnditioning components had been exposed to the atmosphere for a good 5-6 months before they were hooked back up again. Can any of these components become contanminated? (especially the little black canister attached to the Heater/AC box that has the low side input and cycling switch on the top of it? or the orfice tube?????
Now, does anybody want to take a stab at this? Remember, were dealing with Ford Explorer and Mustang parts which are very similar.
Thanks in advance!
Al