Gary Lewis Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Don’t forget Espy has the locking hood and power mirrors too! Highly optioned model! It has snowed, all work on Expy halted till the sun comes out! I had forgotten. You are right, Espy is highly-optioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 I had forgotten. You are right, Espy is highly-optioned. I probably should add the AC update info here to keep track. I do have a question or two at the end! I picked up a compressor, mounting bracket, the missing high side hose, accumulator and pressure switch along with a battery tray for the princely sum of $35. Bargain if it all fits and works! I am also assuming all the wiring in Espy is good... I should prob test it somehow. On order I have a r134a retrofit kit that has valves, washers and gaskets. A new four seasons 33188 accumulator and pressure switch as well as a new four seasons 38635 red orifice. I will go to harbor freight and get an AC manifold and vacuum pump, then hit up autozone for r134a and PAG46 oil. My question is - how much r134a do I use and how much oil do I use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 I probably should add the AC update info here to keep track. I do have a question or two at the end! I picked up a compressor, mounting bracket, the missing high side hose, accumulator and pressure switch along with a battery tray for the princely sum of $35. Bargain if it all fits and works! I am also assuming all the wiring in Espy is good... I should prob test it somehow. On order I have a r134a retrofit kit that has valves, washers and gaskets. A new four seasons 33188 accumulator and pressure switch as well as a new four seasons 38635 red orifice. I will go to harbor freight and get an AC manifold and vacuum pump, then hit up autozone for r134a and PAG46 oil. My question is - how much r134a do I use and how much oil do I use? Starting to think that mounting bracket was not from a 351/302.. I will clean it up later and find out... There were lots of engines at the breakers so I can always go hunting again later... Also, the retrofit kit contains oil, so one less thing to worry about. When it comes to the R134 I will use 2 ways to tell if the system is charged. 1. Use the rule of thumb for 85% of the original R12 capacity. 2. Stick a thermometer in the air vent and see when the temp gets to 45F Unless anyone has any other guidance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpin Posted March 19, 2020 Share Posted March 19, 2020 Starting to think that mounting bracket was not from a 351/302.. I will clean it up later and find out... There were lots of engines at the breakers so I can always go hunting again later... Also, the retrofit kit contains oil, so one less thing to worry about. When it comes to the R134 I will use 2 ways to tell if the system is charged. 1. Use the rule of thumb for 85% of the original R12 capacity. 2. Stick a thermometer in the air vent and see when the temp gets to 45F Unless anyone has any other guidance. Pressure. http://acprocold.com/faq/r-134a-system-pressure-chart/ Edit: there’s more charts out there with lower temperatures if you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted March 19, 2020 Author Share Posted March 19, 2020 Pressure. http://acprocold.com/faq/r-134a-system-pressure-chart/ Edit: there’s more charts out there with lower temperatures if you need it. Thank you, that helps me tremendously! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 Thank you, that helps me tremendously! Low on juice today... so all i got done: 1. Checked the AC bracket from the wreckers fits, it does so I cleaned it up. 2. Washed and waxed Espy 3. Got the rust off the “new” battery tray and painted it. Pics for fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1986F150Six Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Low on juice today... so all i got done: 1. Checked the AC bracket from the wreckers fits, it does so I cleaned it up. 2. Washed and waxed Espy 3. Got the rust off the “new” battery tray and painted it. Pics for fun! Very clean and the pup looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 Low on juice today... so all i got done: 1. Checked the AC bracket from the wreckers fits, it does so I cleaned it up. 2. Washed and waxed Espy 3. Got the rust off the “new” battery tray and painted it. Pics for fun! That's a pretty good list from my standpoint. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gsmblue Posted March 21, 2020 Author Share Posted March 21, 2020 That's a pretty good list from my standpoint. Well done! More progress!!! I removed the fuel regulator and re-routed the fuel line. Once that was done I managed to get the AC compressor and associated brackets installed. While i I was in there i replaced the power steering belt (i did the alternator one recently). Now i need to work out the wiring as the harness has been butchered. The new accumulator and r134a kit will arrive during the week. I noticed the accumulator in the Bronco is different to the one from the breakers so i am not sure how this will all pan out. I will post pics tomorrow comparing them.. Also swapped the boot on the steering stabilizer for a blue one.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted March 21, 2020 Share Posted March 21, 2020 More progress!!! I removed the fuel regulator and re-routed the fuel line. Once that was done I managed to get the AC compressor and associated brackets installed. While i I was in there i replaced the power steering belt (i did the alternator one recently). Now i need to work out the wiring as the harness has been butchered. The new accumulator and r134a kit will arrive during the week. I noticed the accumulator in the Bronco is different to the one from the breakers so i am not sure how this will all pan out. I will post pics tomorrow comparing them.. Also swapped the boot on the steering stabilizer for a blue one.. Blue looks to be your color. I guess I should have know - Gsmblue. But it is looking good. However, I'm curious what differences you've found with the accumulators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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