On the topic of all this how hard is the AC in these trucks? I'm debating on adding it back in. I've found a correct LTD/Crown Vic bracket for my engine I believe. Never really thought about it before but if it has factory AC, it wouldn't be that bad I don't think.
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It isn't really that hard. And if you find a working system on a Bullnose truck you can pull the whole system w/o opening any of the connections. You'll have to tilt the radiator back to get the condenser out. And you'll have to pull the HVAC plenum from under the hood. But it is easy to do.
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The AC on these trucks is on the driver's side right? If so mine would have to be on the passenger as my alternator is there. All I have left is the tubes that are cut off flush at the box.
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The AC system is not that hard to get working again.
My 81 came with the big York compressor but none of the brackets and the condenser had crushed tubes, water pump hit it when the PO pulled and sold the motor. So wanted to go with the later compressor & brackets (junk yard for compressor & member for brackets). I replaced the condenser, you have to do a little shimming to get it to fit but not bad at all. When ever you have an old system that was open replace the drier & orifice valve. What was hard for me was finding the right hoses, I replaced them all, that would fit my trucks AC system that I was using and the newer compressor as the hose ends were different and also run different in the engine bay. I got to tell you it will freeze you out if set on high fan and even on low I sometimes need to add a little heat. Dave ----
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The compressor is usually on the driver's side, at least on the V8's. Is that what you mean?
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The AC compressor in these trucks is usually mounted atop the power steering box.
The evaporator coil is obviously mounted in the heater plenum on the passenger side.
Jim,
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Yep even on the 300 six.
Why would you need to mount it on the other side? What acc. belt setup are you running that the ALT is on the left side where the compressor would be? Dave ----
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I think he is saying it is on the left when looking under the hood.
This flies in the face of all convention, where "side" is defined from the driving position.
Jim,
Lil'Red is a '87 F250 HD, 4.10's, 1356 4x4, Zf-5, 3G, PMGR, Saginaw PS, desmogged with a Holley 80508 and Performer intake. Too much other stuff to mention. |
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Oddly enough... the motor I bought the Bronco with and the donor motor I had are from LTD/Crown Vics. Its a serpentine belt but you still use the alternator for adjustment, no tensioner. My alternator is where the AC would be on these trucks, above the power steering pump.
1982 Bronco - 5.8L/C6 - 1406 Edelbrock, Weiand Stealth Intake, Comp XE266, AFR Enforcers
2004 F350 Crew Cab - 6.0L/ZF6 - Bulletproofed, tuned SCT X4 |
Ok I can see why its not where it belongs
In that case for hoses I think I would look into the cars hoses as they should be longer and may reach the box in the truck. If they don't the only other way to go is custom made hoses. Now the only thing I can see as an issue is the hose ends. The car hoses will fit the compressor but as a guess not the box end. I say that because I went with a newer compressor and 1 of the hoses would not fit the box end. I forget what I did but was able to find a hose off the shelf that worked it just runs across the motor and not to the firewall. I did look into custom hoses before I got into the AC part as I kind of knew I may have an issue but did not need to go down that path. Dave ----
Dave G.
81 F100 flare side 300 six / AA OD / NP435 / 2.75 gear http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1980-Ford-F100?page=1 81 F100 style side 300 six/SROD parts truck -RIP http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1981-Ford-F100 |
I have a feeling I will have to go custom because the car has push to connect fittings. Just thinking about the condenser that has both on one side and could halfway be close to bolting up
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Is the Bronco's frame a different width in the back? I would think that the F150 bumpers would go on fine, but apparently not. The brackets on the new bumper are a good 2 inches off on each side.
If this bumper doesn't work, I'm just going to buy a correct one and put that on...looks like I'll need to make sure it comes with brackets. Since the rear bumper clearly won't be done for awhile, I'll just post the difference of the front in a bit.
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It is the "arms" or brackets that are different. The bumpers are the same. Go to Documentation/Exterior/Bumpers and then the Rear Bumper tab to see the part numbers.
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Hmm I wonder if this bumper just won't fit. It is a newer bumper but I wouldn't think it would've changed that much, unless the previous owner did totally custom brackets, as the brackets I pulled off we're definitely not factory.
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Here the before and after on the front
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Looking good! Your work is really paying off.
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What is this shaft? Is this for the kickdown? It would explain why I don't have it as the shaft looks broken inside the transmission.
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Yes, that is supposed to have the kickdown/downshift lever and associated linkage on it. I've included the cross section illustration from the factory service manual section below. That section is available at Documentation/Driveline/Transmissions/Automatic Transmissions/C6.
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Shift kit is done. Hopefully with this new fluid, filter, and kit it will shift great. I'm sure the pinkish fluid gone will make it happy too. I'm sure that was from when it sat for a bit with the dipstick tube not in it and water getting in. Can't wait to drive it later and see.
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I'll hope with you. New fluid can make them much better.
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