salans7 Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 I just found a 1986 F250 4x4 automatic parts truck. The bracket looks a little different, but i assume the compressor wiring harness and hoses are usable (or copyable) for mine. Can I make this work? The brackets would definitely be wrong, but the wiring will probably match up fine. I can't speak for the lines though. I finished the "template" for the missing bracket if you're still interested. I did attempt to send an email through the forum (which can be spotty), but it was returned stating your email was full, so I doubt you received it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viven44 Posted June 6 Share Posted June 6 I just found a 1986 F250 4x4 automatic parts truck. The bracket looks a little different, but i assume the compressor wiring harness and hoses are usable (or copyable) for mine. Can I make this work? Those lines do look like they will work. They seem to have the correct angles for the FS10 compressor But You can make any line work with a vintage air u-Bend-Em line extension -- Example https://www.summitracing.com/parts/vta-12519-vcd?rrec=true As to the sizes, normally the suction side (low side) uses #10 and discharge side (high side) uses #8 http://www.gpdtechtips.com/uploads/8/2/8/2/82823116/137_-_ac_hose_thread_fitting_chart.pdf You will need R134a service port fittings however that hook up to the FS10 compressor that replaces the original service ports with built in valves. Highly recommend 'John' aka Mr. FOMOCO on eBay who used to be a Ford district manager and runs a retirement eBay gig. He is local to me. He sells a lot of these fittings. You can call him at 214-632-8206 and he will set you up with the correct adapters for a FS10. He sold Dentside and Bullnose trucks when they were new https://www.ebay.com/str/mrfomocomotorcraft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullnose Gator Posted June 7 Author Share Posted June 7 The brackets would definitely be wrong, but the wiring will probably match up fine. I can't speak for the lines though. I finished the "template" for the missing bracket if you're still interested. I did attempt to send an email through the forum (which can be spotty), but it was returned stating your email was full, so I doubt you received it. Thanks. If I'm looking at this right, I'll need the parts/bolts circled yellow, and I think the ones circled blue, right? If so, it's probably best if I just buy that complete one off ebay you linked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullnose Gator Posted June 7 Author Share Posted June 7 Those lines do look like they will work. They seem to have the correct angles for the FS10 compressor But You can make any line work with a vintage air u-Bend-Em line extension -- Example https://www.summitracing.com/parts/vta-12519-vcd?rrec=true As to the sizes, normally the suction side (low side) uses #10 and discharge side (high side) uses #8 http://www.gpdtechtips.com/uploads/8/2/8/2/82823116/137_-_ac_hose_thread_fitting_chart.pdf You will need R134a service port fittings however that hook up to the FS10 compressor that replaces the original service ports with built in valves. Highly recommend 'John' aka Mr. FOMOCO on eBay who used to be a Ford district manager and runs a retirement eBay gig. He is local to me. He sells a lot of these fittings. You can call him at 214-632-8206 and he will set you up with the correct adapters for a FS10. He sold Dentside and Bullnose trucks when they were new https://www.ebay.com/str/mrfomocomotorcraft This is great stuff, thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salans7 Posted June 7 Share Posted June 7 Thanks. If I'm looking at this right, I'll need the parts/bolts circled yellow, and I think the ones circled blue, right? If so, it's probably best if I just buy that complete one off ebay you linked. Yes, you're missing quite a bit of the parts, so it is likely better that you buy the kit on Ebay and then resell what you don't use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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