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BJs complete A/C and Heat vs. VA Gen IV

Last post by Laredo Matt « Sun Jan 24, 2021 8:25 pm
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by Laredo Matt » Fri Jan 15, 2021 5:02 pm

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Hi all

newbie to the forum. I recently bought an 83 Cherokee Laredo. It has a 5.3L Gen III LS1 already swapped in. No A/C from the factory.

I plan...

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I went with Vintage Air since there is much more help available online for their product, and there is a distributor/installation shop near me incase...

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Sun Jan 24, 2021 8:25 pm
88 GW A/C revival and R134a retrofit

Last post by sirrus « Fri Oct 09, 2020 7:14 am
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by sirrus » Tue Jun 02, 2020 2:40 pm

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So summer is here and it is getting less and less comfortable in the Jeep without AC. When I got my waggy AC didn't work and PO didn't know anything...

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Who said anything about venting it to the atmosphere? I didn’t have to evacuate the system, so no problem here

BTW I knew that sounded familiar, you...

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Fri Oct 09, 2020 7:14 am
J10 air conditioning options

Last post by sonoraed « Sun Aug 30, 2020 6:30 am
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by j10builder » Sun Aug 23, 2020 6:45 am

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I've got my engine bay stripped out and it's almost ready to paint. I need to make some A/C decisions. I know very little about air conditioning...

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While I appreciate BJ's has a kit , to me it looks a mess,even for a daily driver. don't think you can install anything aftermarket without some...

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Sun Aug 30, 2020 6:30 am
Charging A 134a System

Last post by sonoraed « Fri Aug 21, 2020 6:34 am
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by SJTD » Wed Aug 19, 2020 8:26 pm

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The newer cars I've had with R134a all are charged by weight per the factory manual. And they all lack sight glasses. I've read on forums that this...

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What were the gauges saying on the Mustang?

Was about 25 years ago, I think 50 over 350-400 lbs when over charged, anything over 400 lbs freaks me...

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Fri Aug 21, 2020 6:34 am
Vintage Air install on 78 Wagoneer

Last post by RamJetFSJ « Fri Jul 31, 2020 7:39 am
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by Full Size Jeeper » Tue Jun 02, 2020 2:44 pm
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Hello all, I'am trying to wrap up a back yard restoration of a 78 Wagoneer. To be honest, I'am burnt out on the build. Don't get me wrong, I'am very...

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Nice! Can’t wait to get mine charged, still waiting on the right length v belt to arrive.
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Fri Jul 31, 2020 7:39 am
AC fittings and hoses

Last post by irondawg « Wed Jul 22, 2020 2:16 pm
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by sonoraed » Mon May 18, 2020 9:53 pm
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Boring technical stuff but really helps when you need to know

6/8/10 are the common sizes for light trucks and cars

Sent from my iPad using...

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I posted in my build thread but I called and talked to a tech at Cold Hose and she looked up my compressor and got dimensions. She was sure that the...
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Wed Jul 22, 2020 2:16 pm
Not blowing cold enough

Last post by SJTD « Wed Jul 15, 2020 9:13 pm
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by ZacharyH » Wed Jul 15, 2020 5:51 pm

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I am using enviro-safe which is apparently compatible with R-12 systems, I charged it last summer after i fixed the leak and the vent temp was never...

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Idunno. Are you seeing bubbles is the sight glass?

Did you suck the system down before charging, replace the drier?

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Wed Jul 15, 2020 9:13 pm
Converting 86/91 control panel

Last post by sonoraed « Tue Jul 14, 2020 6:13 am
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by sonoraed » Sun Jul 12, 2020 8:06 am

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Original hvac control panel 86/91 FSJ,
Because Vintage Air uses cable converters to control temp and function ( dash air /defrost/ floor) we need at...

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Vintage Air no longer make a control panel kit that uses the standard 5 prong Indak blower switch, all signals to the GenIV module use VA cable...

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Tue Jul 14, 2020 6:13 am
Vintage Air Gen IV Magnum

Last post by sonoraed « Sat Jul 11, 2020 3:34 pm
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by sonoraed » Tue May 12, 2020 6:33 am

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Does the gen IV fit in a FSJ ,answer yes like it was made for the fsj,

Biggest challenge for me at least was ac lines and heater hoses

Of...

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I used the original control head modified to use Vintage Air's 66 GTO control module (because it allows you to use the original indak blower switch)...

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Sat Jul 11, 2020 3:34 pm
Sigh...a.c compressor clutch locked up... No more ice cold air for me :-(

Last post by sonoraed « Mon Jul 06, 2020 6:24 am
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by candymancan » Sun Jul 05, 2020 2:22 pm

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So on the way home from thr salvage yard. I heard a pop noise and noticed the air started getting warm. I pulled over and turned the Jeep off and...

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go to www.uacparts.com for tech info you can't log in without an account but website will allow you to access part application, drop down catalog...

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Mon Jul 06, 2020 6:24 am
How I converted to 134A

Last post by ghcoe « Sun Jul 05, 2020 9:31 pm
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by ghcoe » Fri Jun 26, 2020 1:53 pm

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I have been keeping my A/C working in my '77 for a few years now. Here is my story.

First the system was stock. This was early 2000's when...

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To help others I will list what I purchased to do the conversion.

Condenser used 14 x24 crossflow It was very easy to convert the existing brackets...

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Last post by ghcoe
Sun Jul 05, 2020 9:31 pm
AMC evaporator info

Last post by FLeetFox « Mon Jun 01, 2020 10:19 pm
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by sonoraed » Mon Jun 01, 2020 6:36 am

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Pictures of late 70’s early 80’s FSJ evap,
Note that the fitting are flare , these days everything is o-ring,
If you have the tight 90 degree...

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Aftermarket drier with pressure switch, new aftermarket cond core, stock line from bottom to drier with replacement o-rings.Mounting bracket fabbed...

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Last post by FLeetFox
Mon Jun 01, 2020 10:19 pm
Automotive swamp coolers?

Last post by bigun « Mon May 11, 2020 6:31 am
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by REDONE » Sun May 10, 2020 8:55 am

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Has anyone in a hot and dry climate (CO, UT, NM, NV, eastern OR&WA etc) old enough or odd enough to have experience with one of these things?...

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Thanks Stuka!

I also cool my house with a swamp cooler since I live where it's dry enough. My two favorite things over A/C are that I get continuous...

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Mon May 11, 2020 6:31 am

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