Builds Back in a 60 series - 1HZ Swap (1 Viewer)

[davegonz]

Forgot to mention that since you loose the tach signal into the AC amplifier when doing this swap, you have to do the @TrickyT mod where you remove one of the resistors in the AC amplifier board. This still retains the safety features in the circuit like over pressure and coil freezing prevention.

The A/C Amp Thread

This thread is all about FJ60/FJ62 A/C amplifiers. You know, that little black box that mounts on the evaporator case behind the glove box. There are plenty of other threads concerning A/C amps and I thought about adding to those, but in the end decided that the information here breaks enough...

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[davegonz]

Big thanks to @TrickyT for that mod. This helps anyone that is planning on doing any kind of non-standard engine swap.

 

[davegonz]

Next up on the list is to finish the dual swing outs on the bumper. @4x4labs delivered two pivots last week! Just need some free time!

 

[Mr Cimarron]

Sissy! You should have built up a tolerance by now to get through the rest of the summer without AC. Although I do keep thinking of the aftermarket AC system that @joekatana is importing for the 75. Maybe one day.

 

[davegonz]

That's what my 40 is for. No AC.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

Which AC crimper tool did you use, and where did you get your crimpable fittings/hose from?

 

[davegonz]

Johnny,
I don't see the exact model on Amazon anymore. Weird. Anyway, it is a Mastercool manual crimper clone. There are a ton of them on Amazon.

For the hose/fittings, I bought a kit off of eBay for cheap which included hoses and fittings. I bought some additional right angle ones to due to the routing. Just make sure they aren't the reduced barrier hose type (my crimper doesn't support those). You can also get stuff from coldhose.com or nastalgicac.com.

 

[BHillteq]

So, because it's been hotter than hell here in Texas, I decided to finally tackle the AC system. I started by ordering a new evaporator core and expansion valve. I got both off of Amazon for cheap.
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I really need to get the A/C going in my 62.. PO swapped out the 3FE for a TBI 350, and didn't bother to hook up the A/C. Do you have any links to that Evap core and the expansion valve?

 

[davegonz]

Here you go:

Evaporator: Amazon product ASIN B008PJDJFQ
Expansion valve: Amazon product ASIN B000C5WFD8
I forgot to mention this earlier, but I originally ordered the evaporator and valve from Rock Auto. The evaporator came in dented and the expansion valve was the wrong one. I ended up getting them from Amazon instead of waiting on a replacement from Rock Auto because I needed the parts shipped out faster to me.

 

[BHillteq]

Here you go:

Evaporator: Amazon product ASIN B008PJDJFQ
Expansion valve: Amazon product ASIN B000C5WFD8
I forgot to mention this earlier, but I originally ordered the evaporator and valve from Rock Auto. The evaporator came in dented and the expansion valve was the wrong one. I ended up getting them from Amazon instead of waiting on a replacement from Rock Auto because I needed the parts shipped out faster to me.

Awesome, thank you! It looks like I need to pick up a Drier as well, I might just scoop up one on Amazon as well.

 

[davegonz]

Finally got back to working in the rear dual swing out bumper. I notched the arms and welded it up. I'm waiting for some UHMW plastic so I can build some stops/supports. It's getting there! Too bad it's so damn hot.

 

[Hojack]

Looks great Dave. The rear lights are a nice addition. I guess I’ll need to add those when I do the rear clevis mounts.
Man I love Oregon, only 65F today so far. Feels like F...ahhh...ll

 

[davegonz]

I hate you.

 

[Hojack]

Where did you source those lights?

 

[davegonz]

Amazon.

LED Light Bar DWVO 4.8Inch 2PCS 18W Triple Row 27000LM PCS Upgrade Chipset Flood Spot Combo Beam for Driving Lights Boat LED Work Lights Amazon product ASIN B07G96L4RR

 

[davegonz]

Got some work done on the swing arms this morning before work.

 

[davegonz]

I picked up 300' of 3/4" PEX tubing over lunch. The tire carrier is turning out to be handy!

 

[Hojack]

What are you doing with 300’ of 3/4” PEX?

 

[davegonz]

We decided to get solar for the house and will mount the panels on the workshop roof. Since they had to trench to tie the panels into the house meter, we decided to also run water to the workshop in the same trench.

 

[davegonz]

Pic of the trench. They're going to jack hammer some sections this morning.