The Ultimate A/C Thread For Pigs! (Air Conditioning)

[PabloCruise]

It looks like @cruisermatt sells some adapter fittings for an LS (Delco?) style compressor that look similar to what you need. Maybe someone out there is making something similar for the 3F?
@J Mack ?

80 Series LS Swap Complete AC Hose & Fitting Kit

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Good call!
Matt is going to get back to me when he catches up…

 

[PabloCruise]

The Denso fittings look close..

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I talked to Cool Stream, the 10P15C takes the 8 & 10 as well.
These are the best prices I’ve seen!

 

[PabloCruise]

Coming along nicely. Just an observation, you might want to shim your clutch plate before you get the compressor permanently mounted up. In your pictures it appears to have no air gap even though it’s not engaged.

Thank you, I am going to have to go back to this…
The clutch is new from Cool Stream, so I would hope it is good to go, but stranger things have happened…

 

[PabloCruise]

From the photo it looks like you could use two straight sections of hose and a hard 90. I do appreciate that photos can be deceiving.

I need to map out where I want my lines to run.
And then find an ideal source for angled fittings. You can get all kinds of angles. I need to settle on the actual line material and mock up my layout, and make some new PS lines to clear.

 

[Dudleyfj40]

What is the best way to check for leaks?
I pulled it down and it didn't hold vac for very long. So I shot a bit of freon and got out the sniffer. It went off inside the cab.
I need to get the proper fittings so I can bench test the Evap properly.

 

[fjc-man]

Usually a leak will manifest itself by having a bunch of dirt stuck to an oily area - that’s the leak.

 

[J Mack]

Pressurized with nitrogen, soap and water in a spray bottle would be my first choice.
Pressurized with compressed air, soap and water in a spray bottle would be my second choice.

 

[J Mack]

so I can bench test the Evap properly.

Sooooooo.......

 

[Dudleyfj40]

LOL, I bought some dye and pushed it through with a small compressor. Still haven't found any leak. I'm just a one man with too many projects and hobbies. I had to put AC on the back burner.

 

[PabloCruise]

Darn, and now this link is dead.

If you all wanted to drop the 3FE Denso AC compressor in, but I need some fittings to connect new lines to the compressor manifold - where would you start looking?

The page is gone but the site still exists.
The link description you posted says -
“The adapters are standard #8 discharge and #10 suction fittings…”
Just need to know what the fitting needs are to hook up to the compressor and what size hose you are using then search that combo.

I found the new page - #8 and #10: Denso 10S17F 10S20F 10SE18F Suction and Discharge Compressor Adapters for Sealing Washer Compressor - https://coldhose.com/products/denso-10s17f-10s20f-suction-and-discharge-compressor-adapters-for-sealing-washer-compressor?variant=35532158632096 - just go to Fittings > Compressor Adapters

The Denso fittings look close..

Swap A/C Compressor Adapter Fittings For Denso 10S17F & 10S20F Kit | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Swap A/C Compressor Adapter Fittings For Denso 10S17F & 10S20F Kit at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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These look like the same fittings - for 10S17F and 10S20F - for a much lower price.

 

[PabloCruise]

I talked to Cool Stream, the 10P15C takes the 8 & 10 as well.
These are the best prices I’ve seen!

Cool Stream said they have all different types of angles for these fittings, so I am going to map out what I need and see if they have the angles I want for a decent price.

I think I can get #8 and #10 barrier hose locally and get my fittings crimped on.

 

[Dudleyfj40]

Cool Stream said they have all different types of angles for these fittings, so I am going to map out what I need and see if they have the angles I want for a decent price.

I think I can get #8 and #10 barrier hose locally and get my fittings crimped on.

Just gave them a call yesterday. Sounds like they have adapters to convert all of my old 45* AN males to the o-ring versions. Then ordered one of the Kits that JMack mentioned. Hot weather is a motivator on this stuff. HA

 

[Dudleyfj40]

Getting closer! Any suggestions, or specs on how much oil to add to the system?
When I do, just add it to the compressor?
Edit: Found it

 

[landcrusher909]

After reading this my brain is exploding. 1972 FJ55 AC system all factory. I had a buddy help and we bought some adapters to try a vacuum test. I am also trying to figure out how to pressurize the system so maybe I can just spray soap on everything and check for leaks. If you guys know me you understand this is a bit out of my league. Guess your never to old to learn something new LOL

 

[PabloCruise]

After reading this my brain is exploding. 1972 FJ55 AC system all factory. I had a buddy help and we bought some adapters to try a vacuum test. I am also trying to figure out how to pressurize the system so maybe I can just spray soap on everything and check for leaks. If you guys know me you understand this is a bit out of my league. Guess your never to old to learn something new LOL

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Start w/ the vacuum test. Pull a vacuum on the system (IDK how much) and then go have lunch and come back and see how you're doing.

I would start w/ that.

 

[WarDamnEagle]

I would just take it to someone. Auto AC work, if it only needs charging and/or minor repairs is not that expensive. Of course I don't live in California. They can add dye when they charge it and see the leaks if there are any.

 

[55guy]

You Tube is a great teacher , I did mine , first time 4 me