Sunday, January 26, 2014
Ford AC Tools
Ford Motor Co., started by Henry Ford in 1903, is based in Dearborn, Michigan. Ford makes trucks, standard cars and sports utility vehicles (SUVs). Air conditioning in cars has been around since the 1940s, but it took a while for it to catch on. The original air conditioners used R-12 rigerant, but R-134a replaced it in 1995. R-134a is more environmentally friendly. If the air conditioning goes out on your vehicle, you can purchase the tools needed to help you remove and repair your AC.
Ford Spring Lock
The Ford Spring Lock Coupling Tool Set is a set of four tools that allow you to separate the spring lock air conditioning rigerant pressure lines. The rigerant pressure lines are between the fan coil unit and the condensing unit in the air conditioning. This toolset is for Ford and Chrysler vehicles, and the manufacturer part number is MTC-9300. The set includes the MTC-93098, which is 3/8 inches in size, and it is red. The MTC-93100 is 5/8 inches in size and is black, and the MTC-93099 is inch in size and blue. The MTC-93101 is inches and is beige. These tools are only meant for separating the air conditioning rigerant pressure lines from the spring lock. They hold the two pieces apart so that you can access and work on the air conditioning. The size ers to the mechanism that each tool fits. All of these tools are spring-loaded, and the set costs between $28.22 and $34.20 in 2010.
KD Tools KDS3290
The KD Tools KDS3290 Fuel Line and Air Conditioning Disconnect Tool. The tool has four sides, and it can release different sized mechanisms, including inch, inch, 3/8 inch and 5/8 inch. This tool allows you to manipulate the spring lock couplings on most Ford vehicles. To use it, turn off the engine and release the system pressure before you start disconnecting the coupling. This is a metal tool that crosses in the middle and is connected with a bolt. The ends have curved cut-outs on each side. The manufacturer part number is KDT3290, and it costs between $12.00 and $14.00 in 2010.
AST 8110
The AST 8110 Specialty Tool Line Disconnect kit is made by Assenmacher. The product number for this tool is AH8110 DLT, and the price ranges from $90.00 to $140.00 in 2010. The kit consists of 10 pieces. You can use these tools on Nissan and Ford vehicles; the -inch oil cooler line remover is specifically for newer Ford vehicles. The kit comes with a carrying case, and each tool is color coded. Tools in the case include a special line remover, oil cooler line remover, line disconnect tool, fuel line remover, GM fuel filter removal tool and fuel filter remover. The tools are made of anodized aluminum.
Friday, November 8, 2013
Auto AC Compressor Diagnosis
The circuit of refrigerant flowing through a vehicle is made possible largely because of the hard work of the air conditioning (AC) compressor. It not only pumps refrigerant throughout a vehicles AC system but pressurizes it as well. Having information on diagnosing compressor issues can be beneficial to vehicle owners.
Lubricant Diagnosis
An auto AC compressor consists of moving parts which need adequate lubrication to function properly. Leaks allow lubricants to escape which, in turn, is dangerous for the life of the compressor. Electric leak detectors are available and can assist with locating these leaks.
Pressure Diagnosis
An AC gauge can be used to determine if a compressor is building up enough pressure to function properly. Several things can cause a compressor to lack sufficient pressure, such as worn out piston rings. Worn out engine cylinders are known to cause this type of problem as well.
Clutch Diagnosis
Problems with the clutch will keep a compressor from turning. The clutch can be tested using a jumper wire to jump the clutch lead to see if the clutch reacts. Blown fuses and faulty wiring are known to cause issues with a compressors clutch.
