[V8] A/C Dash Vents and other things...

[Ed Kellock]

Speaking of V8 a/c things, I was disappointed to find that the pages
covering the a/c components in the engine compartment are missing from my
copy of the V8 Service Manual.  Specifically, pages 87-260, 87-270, 87-280,
87-290, 87-300, 87-310, 87-320, & 87-330.  

To put it a bit more succinctly, all pages between 87-250 & 87-340 are
missing from my copy.

Were these kept out for some reason?  Does anyone have these and would you
be willing to send them to me?

Thanks!

Ed
 


-----Original Message-----
From: v8-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of
Tony and Lillie
Sent: Thursday, May 31, 2012 8:17 PM
To: dsaad at icehouse.net; v8 at audifans.com
Subject: Re: [V8] A/C Dash Vents


My V8Q at 330K is on it's original charge and compressor. However, I bought 
one that had 213K and the compressor had been replaced at 180K, so I guess 
mine is a lucky one.

The vacuum lines are color coded, not too sure if the manual gives specifics

as to what does what, but somewhere I'd writen a doc or drawn a pic for a 
future key. I'll have to see if I can find it.

My 100, however, is already low on R12, and I just charged it about two 
months ago :(    Time to find the leak.

Tony
----- Original Message ----- 
Subject: Re: [V8] A/C Dash Vents


> Mine is doing the same thing.  I replaced the control unit - which 
> helped for about a day - then the same thing again.  I think it is 
> either a stuck/sticky vacuum motor or vacuum leak. Neither is going to 
> be fun to find or fix.  My game plan is to expose the vacuum connector 
> going to the controller, split it, and apply vacuum from a hand pump 
> to each line individually to test the motors and test for leaks.  Not 
> sure what else to do.  There is a diagnostic mode on the control head 
> - but it really only tells you what you already know.
>
> I am also temped to do the R134A conversion, but I think there is some 
> sort of crack in my compressor casting.  It works, but won't hold a 
> full charge, and if I take out one of the mounting bolts (like I just 
> did for the clutch job) a small blast of A/C juice comes out.  Since 
> the leak is into the bolt hole it seems to stabilize itself.
>
> Meanwhile, my explorer has eclipsed 200K miles on the factory A/C 
> charge. I have given serious thought to adapting a Ford compressor 
> into my car. They are cheap (relatively) and seem to last for ever.
>
> Dave

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