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The third vehicle Ford Motor Company produced was a truck. By 1917 Ford was consistently producing the Model T one-ton truck for the American automotive consumer. Ford began manufacturing the F-Series truck in 1948, offering consumers multiple engine and chassis configurations. Today, innovations such as fuel injection, power windows and air conditioning have kept the F-Series Fords top selling truck platform. Replacing the A/C compressor can be performed with common tools and moderate automotive repair knowledge.

Instructions

A/C Compressor Removal

1

Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal on the vehicles battery.

2

Locate the A/C compressor on the front-right side of the engine block.

3

Locate the two rigerant lines connected to the back side of the compressor, and remove them using an open end wrench. Install a cap on each of the lines immediately to prevent rigerant from escaping. Refrigerant line caps are available from most automotive parts supply stores. Discard the two rubber "O" rings.

4

Release the tension from the accessory drive belt using a pry-bar and pull the belt of off the compressor pulley.

5

Remove the six bolts attaching the compressor to the compressor bracket using a socket wrench and a socket, and remove the compressor.

A/C Compressor Installation

6

Add rigerant oil into the service ports on the new A/C compressor.

7

Install the compressor to the compressor mounting bracket by threading the six compressor retaining bolts by hand. Tighten the bolts using a torque wrench and socket to the manufacturers recommended torque level.

8

Apply rigerant oil on the two new rubber "O" rings supplied with the new A/C compressor. Install the two new "O" rings on both rigerant lines.

9

Attach the two rigerant lines to the compressor, one at a time, by removing the caps on the lines and threading the rigerant line fitting into the compressor by hand. Tighten each line until the fitting is fully seated in the compressor using an open-end wrench.

10

Install the accessory drive belt onto the compressor drive pulley.

11

Connect the negative cable to the vehicles battery.

12

Start the engine and turn the air conditioning system to "maximum cool" and the blower to "high". Make sure the air conditioning system is cooling, and add rigerant if needed.

If the air-conditioning compressor on a late model car does not engage, the system is probably low on rigerant and the low-pressure switch prevents the compressor from turning on. This problem goes away by simply adding rigerant. Opening a can of R134a into the system usually overrides the low-pressure switch and allows the air-conditioning compressor to engage normally. On older cars, the air-conditioning compressor has to be engaged manually to recharge the system. The procedure is simple and usually takes less than a minute.

Instructions

1

Check the compressor oil level. Add more oil if necessary. Since different manufacturers have different procedures for checking compressor oil levels and filling compressors with oil, er to the auto manufacturers shop manual for specific instructions.

2

Locate the single wire connector near the front of the compressor and unplug it.

3

Hook one end of the fused jumper wire to the compressor side of the wire connector.

4

Hook the other end of the jumper wire to the positive terminal of the battery. By supplying voltage to the compressor, the compressor will engage manually without even turning on the air-conditioning switch inside the car.

There is plethora of tools on the market especially automotive working tools. If you are looking for tools to work with the air conditioning (A/C) unit on your General Motors vehicle, there are specifically designed tools that help smooth out the process of repairing or replacing A/C parts.

A/C Gauges

The A/C gauge is used to measure pressure and temperature of your GM A/C unit, although there are other applications for these kinds of gauges. There are several different sizes of A/C gauges, designed to fit different hose sizes of different vehicles. The standard hose length is 3, 5, or 6 feet long. These gauges are sealed at the end of the hoses and valves with a Teflon O-ring seal.

A/C Compressor Clutch Installer/Remover

This tool works with clutches in various compressors, including the A/C compressor in your GM vehicle. These tools help remove and install the A/C compressor clutch so you can access the shaft seal and reinstall a new one. This tool has either 2- or 3- hole puller plates that fit most vehicles. Make sure you check the size for your specific vehicle before you purchase this tool.

Leak Detectors

This tool helps indicate whether you have a rigerant leak on your GM vehicle. This uses an infrared scanning method for detection. This tool comes with a power stick and a 12 volt and 120 volt adapter/recharger.

A/C Line Disconnect Tool

The A/C line disconnect tool is used with heater hoses, A/C lines, fuel lines, and transmission oil coolers. This tool is specially designed so it does not damage your fittings during the disconnect process.

A/C Tube Remover

An A/C tube remover helps the replacement procedure for A/C orifice tubes in your GM. This tool makes this process easier than manually completing the tube removal.

Nema C-Face is a type of motor mount. It is used in all sorts of mechanical applications, from car motors to compressors to machine tools. A Nema C-Face mount is a face mount, which means it is attached with bolts that enter threads in the motor face.

Uses

The Nema C-Face mount is often used as an adapter of sorts. When a motor requiring a face mount is to be placed in a vehicle designed for another mounting style, a Nema C-Face mount can be used to adapt it to the situation. This allows for different motors to go in different vehicles easily.

Direct Attachment

A Nema C-Face mount is fastened directly to the motor through bolts that pass through the mount into threads in the motor casing. This allows it to be used in many different situations where a standard mount is not possible.

Purpose

The Nema C-Face mount secures the motor in place. This insures it doesnt move during operation, which is especially important in motor vehicles moving at high speeds. This mount is considered secure and is one of the most common types of mounts.