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Who makes/rebuilds good A/C compressors?

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ratdude747

Who makes/rebuilds good A/C compressors?

Spring has come... but my A/C didn't get the memo.

checked static pressures... yep, almost no charge (no liquid, just gas). Didn't need to look far to see why... the center of my clutch is wet with what smells like PAG oil. Safe to say the shaft seal is toast.

I've had no luck rebuilding compressors myself (the one I did rebuild, a 1995 Ranger's FS10) had a badly galled up compressor shaft. The next time I had one to swap, I bought a new Denso unit... cheap (enough) and Knock on wood I still have a good charge all these years later.

But, my FS6 isn't available from Denso anymore... and what I did see on rockauto is somewhat pricey rebuilds and knockoffs. Filled with the "OE-spec oil", which is probably Mineral oil for R12 (mine's converted to R134A).

Before I plunk $200+ on a "new" compressor and go to the trouble of flushing the oil, any suggestions on where the best place to get one is? I'd prefer to not rebuild mine without something else to swap in as I still have a hint of a charge, and I'd rather not have to replace the receiver-drier as when I did last fall, the install was a real pain. And since it's a shaft seal gone bad (not the compressor guts itself), I'm not worried about there being a bunch of debris in the system.

1984 F150: 300 L6, AOD, RWD. EEC IV / TFI, Feedback Carter YFA Carb. Stock everything but radio (for now).

ratdude747

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Did find this:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/291841685692?epid=76002781&hash=item43f31eb8bc:g:LPUAAOSw-itXqiMT

Other than the wrong pulley (and clutch?), that looks like it. I replaced my clutch and pulley with NOS OE parts about a year and half ago, so I could swap them if the shaft length is right. And if Warner Electric is a good brand. Edit- I looked, yep, swap the pulley (and clutch?) and it's the same thing. Winner?

1984 F150: 300 L6, AOD, RWD. EEC IV / TFI, Feedback Carter YFA Carb. Stock everything but radio (for now).

Gary Lewis

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Looks like a winner to me, but I'm certainly no expert on A/C compressors.

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Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutches
Blue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max Tow
Big Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/ZF5/3.55's, D60 w/Ox locker & 10.25 Sterling/Trutrac, Blue Top & Borgeson, & EEC-V MAF/SEFI

85lebaront2

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Unfortunately my good source for AC stuff no longer works there.

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"Getting old is inevitable, growing up is optional" Darth Vader 1986 F350 460 converted to MAF/SEFI, E4OD 12X3 1/2 rear brakes, traction loc 3:55 gear, 160 amp 3G alternator Wife's 2011 Flex Limited Daily Driver 2009 Flex Limited with factory tow package Project car 1986 Chrysler LeBaron convertible 2.2L Turbo II, modified A413

Gary Lewis

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And no longer lives in Falling Waters?

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grumpin

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If I remember, you should be able to find a compressor with R134 oil for your truck. I thought I saw options for both oils.

I would consider replacing the receiver/dryer because your going to open the system to replace the compressor.

It’s my understanding that when they’re used, then opened, they absorb moisture.

Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold
1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD
1998 GMC Sierra SLE K1500 350 4L60E
Arizona

ratdude747

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They do absorb moisture. However, it's slow... since the system still has some charge at all, it's still "dry". For the amount of time it'd be open for replacing the compressor (which is on the other side of the system), when I vacuum it down it'll pull the moisture out. Just leave it under vacuum for longer... that's how commercial driers are refurbished, actually.

1984 F150: 300 L6, AOD, RWD. EEC IV / TFI, Feedback Carter YFA Carb. Stock everything but radio (for now).

ratdude747

Re: Who makes/rebuilds good A/C compressors?

Did see this:

https://www.discountacparts.com/buynow/1984/Ford/F_Series_Trucks/A-C_Compressor_and_Components_Kit/60-88720_R2?crid=2828950

No mention on what oil (if any) is in the compressor.

1984 F150: 300 L6, AOD, RWD. EEC IV / TFI, Feedback Carter YFA Carb. Stock everything but radio (for now).

85lebaront2

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No, he is now in Martinsburg with his 3 rescue pit bulls.

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grumpin

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ratdude747 wrote

Did see this:

https://www.discountacparts.com/buynow/1984/Ford/F_Series_Trucks/A-C_Compressor_and_Components_Kit/60-88720_R2?crid=2828950

No mention on what oil (if any) is in the compressor.

All that info and nothing about oil, maybe it doesn’t have any.

Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold
1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD
1998 GMC Sierra SLE K1500 350 4L60E
Arizona

Gary Lewis

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Thought he’d changed jobs and moved. As have our kids, so we no longer go to that part of the country.

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85lebaront2

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He did. he is no longer with LKQ, he is IT manager for Olympus Foreign Parts.

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Gary Lewis

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I think that was a good move. I've heard that there's a good future in IT.

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ratdude747

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Found a winner:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/164486828751?epid=1627627901&hash=item264c2dd2cf:g:AHMAAOSwd7RfoEtl

Buying it. Can't beat an NOS OE Reman...

1984 F150: 300 L6, AOD, RWD. EEC IV / TFI, Feedback Carter YFA Carb. Stock everything but radio (for now).

Gary Lewis

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That's great! And it is a good price.

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grumpin

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ratdude747 wrote

They do absorb moisture. However, it's slow... since the system still has some charge at all, it's still "dry". For the amount of time it'd be open for replacing the compressor (which is on the other side of the system), when I vacuum it down it'll pull the moisture out. Just leave it under vacuum for longer... that's how commercial driers are refurbished, actually.

Just rereading this. I like to pull vacuum for a long time. I think it’s beneficial for the long run.

Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold
1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD
1998 GMC Sierra SLE K1500 350 4L60E
Arizona

ratdude747

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Yep. I usually keep the pump on for 30mins on a new drier, or 60 if reusuing a used one that hadn't been exposed.

Now to get some PAG oil... my bottle ran out. I think I ran PAG100 last time? edit- no, should have been PAG 46, which is specified for both the FS6 and FS10 (what my rangers use, and what I originally bought my bottle of oil for).

1984 F150: 300 L6, AOD, RWD. EEC IV / TFI, Feedback Carter YFA Carb. Stock everything but radio (for now).