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Ouray 2023
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Grand_Wag_85 »
Fri Jul 22, 2022 11:36 am
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Ouray
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**2023 FSJ Ouray Invasion Dates**
Copied from Aubreyanna's post on the FB page
July 17th - July 23rd
Our KOA contact, Ilka has been kind...
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Thanks yall, the road rash is all healed up but the cuts and deep gouge are still healing. I will definitely have some gnarly scars on my left arm,...
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Mon Jul 31, 2023 9:27 pm
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Stuka »
Sat May 09, 2020 10:39 am
Topics that do not fall under this area as described will be moved or deleted. Which ever is more appropriate.
1: Topics or posts which are intended...
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Last post by Stuka
Sat May 09, 2020 10:39 am
Sanden compressor bracket adapter?
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Johnzi10 »
Mon Aug 30, 2021 5:00 pm
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I want to address my AC compressor bracket on my 89 Grand Wagoneer. Mine has a crack on a bolt hole. A new member has a York bracket and sent me this...
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Thanks! So many choices!
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Last post by Johnzi10
Mon Sep 11, 2023 6:32 pm
Fan speed (Air) knob fidgety
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73WaggyCustom »
Wed Jun 21, 2023 8:15 am
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New to me 1973 Wagoneer Custom. It has factory AC, the under-dash Clardy manufactured unit with two knobs, AIR and TEMP. The AIR (fan speed) knob is...
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I’m thinking three wires will be, ign switched,blower motor, to thermostat
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Last post by sonoraed
Thu Aug 24, 2023 9:08 pm
New A/C install
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dddonkey »
Wed Jul 13, 2022 5:08 am
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Hello All,
Long time lurker, new member. I have a 1978 Cherokee wide track with a factory A/C unit that is inop. The blower motor works, and the...
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All done, what a pita... when you do mods, it always leads to surprises such as more cutting to give enough room to the hoses and tubes to prevent...
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Last post by letank
Sun Jul 23, 2023 5:19 pm
Vintage Air new Gen5-magnum
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sonoraed »
Sat Jun 03, 2023 7:51 am
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New version of the magnum series, gen 4 will be out of production soon, gen5 has a molded case with a block type expansion valve, bigger blower...
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Good Morning, Vintage Air doesn't make a kit for FSJ's, so most everyone has used a universal Gen IVMagnum and then added what ever vent and control...
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Last post by sonoraed
Mon Jul 10, 2023 6:36 am
drier/filter pressure switch question
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letank »
Fri Jun 16, 2023 11:39 am
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Some drier/filters have a provision for installing the pressure switch on the drier/filter housing, unfortunately it seems hard to find the exact...
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thank you for posting the picts.
I removed the condenser brackets, but it is not possible because we are using the largest possible size... when the...
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Last post by letank
Sat Jul 01, 2023 6:42 pm
Runs Rough with AC on
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MHWagoneer »
Sat Jul 16, 2022 10:09 am
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I have a 1988 with what appears to be factory air conditioning. It works, blows, cold and does a good job. However, it seems that the engine runs a...
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I know my truck is noisier when the AC is on. Its not a failing compressor because its been doing it from Day One and is 4 years old. Im thinking...
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Last post by rocklaurence
Tue Mar 21, 2023 7:36 am
Resurrect my AC
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Johnzi10 »
Wed Jul 27, 2022 6:31 pm
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I want to see if I can get my ac going. Blower comes on but clutch won’t engage even after jumping the low coolant cutoff switch. When engine is off...
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I have a couple of cans r12. Got sidetracked with replacing instrument panel and engine wiring harness’s. It runs!!! But suddenly power windows are...
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Last post by Johnzi10
Sun Mar 19, 2023 7:02 pm
a/c vent louvers
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Srdayflyer »
Sat Feb 11, 2023 4:25 pm
does any one have a set of black louvers, im missing 2 have a pr of saddle /tan colored one willing to swap
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Sat Feb 11, 2023 4:25 pm
A/C firewall block-off plate
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fsjcowboy »
Wed Oct 26, 2022 5:37 pm
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I am in the process of installing a Vintage Air A/C system in my 1978 J10. After removing all of the OEM A/C-related stuff, I needed to fab a...
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Nice work that ill do it!
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Last post by sonoraed
Sun Jan 15, 2023 6:28 pm
Clutch torque
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Horsman »
Tue Sep 27, 2022 6:22 pm
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What should the single bolt that holds the compressor clutch to the compressor be torqued to on a 78 Wagoneer?
Thanks in advance.
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Per the york manual, it should be 20-25ft lbs (see page 9 in PDF below).
Thanks so much.
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Last post by Horsman
Fri Sep 30, 2022 7:43 pm
Gen IV install on 83 Cherokee
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Laredo Matt »
Fri Jun 10, 2022 10:57 am
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Mocking up the Gen IV VA unit to figure mounting points. My goal is have a usable glove box and have the evap unit as hidden as possible.
I've seen...
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Matt,
Thanks for the info. Just ordered one off of ebay. Your build is coming along great.
Thanks for all the inspiration.
Mike
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Last post by refinemrh
Fri Aug 19, 2022 10:00 pm
Is it worth converting from a York to Sanden?
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The PIG Smith »
Wed Jul 06, 2022 11:43 am
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My 1986 J20 needs an A/C compressor, or least the clutch needs replaced and I do not know the condition of the compressor.
The plan is to replace the...
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Sanden's are more efficient. Way less rotating mass, and just a better design.
As to whether its worth converting, not sure. I guess if you have to...
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Last post by sonoraed
Sat Jul 09, 2022 7:11 am
Vintage Air Modified under dash vents
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RamJetFSJ »
Thu Mar 10, 2022 10:10 am
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sonoraed asked me to post this over here on the AC forum. This is my semi custom under dash vent setup. I used the #492000-VUA and split it between...
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Thanks for sharing.
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Last post by michaelbennett902
Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:56 am
Vintage heat/AC and glove box
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Yeller »
Wed Apr 06, 2022 8:42 am
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Planning next winters project.... AC.... yeah I know well after the summer in living in OK, its going to be sweaty this summer LOL
Just as the...
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Awesome!
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Last post by michaelbennett902
Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:56 am
Vintage Air Gen IV Magnum
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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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Thanks Ed. Assumed something like that but wanted to make sure. I went with BJs radiator with built in trans cooler. No rock crawling planned. Fire...
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Last post by sonoraed
Thu Jun 23, 2022 6:50 am
York Compressor pulley offset differences
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hemsingd »
Tue Sep 28, 2021 8:10 am
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Hello All,
I've recently overhauled and installed a Jeep junkyard York 210 compressor on my '78 Cherokee Chief 401 with all the factory brackets. I...
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Bumping this thread to the top, as it is prime season here for A/C, and good info to be had.
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Last post by devildog80
Tue May 17, 2022 3:59 pm
Aftermarket compressor mount instructions
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sonoraed »
Sun Apr 24, 2022 7:16 pm
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I ran across these the other day, not factory but aftermarket add on mount kits
Note they use the York compressor which because the mounting holes...
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Looks like what I have on my '84 Grand Wagoneer.
Nice to have for reference
Thanks for posting :)
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Last post by devildog80
Wed Apr 27, 2022 9:05 am
Factory or dealer added
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Horsman »
Tue Jan 11, 2022 5:33 pm
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Hate to ask a dumb question but how would I determine if my A/C system is factory or dealer added on a 79 Wagoneer?
Thanks in advance!
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The parts book shows components for both factory and dealer installed (American Air) systems. Certainly the engine brackets are different for the...
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Last post by tgreese
Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:15 am
Vintage Air install on 78 Wagoneer
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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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I wasn’t worried about the hot water lines. There’s no pressure in those lines when the unit is set to cool, and the chance of a failure there is...
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Last post by wimsurf
Sat Sep 11, 2021 1:11 pm
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Tue Aug 10, 2021 8:00 pm
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Last post by brandtjohnd
Wed Jul 14, 2021 12:07 pm
A/C Blower source
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wyocherokee »
Thu Jul 08, 2021 8:08 am
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I cannot seem to find the 2nd blower motor for the AC system anywhere other than TGW? the only thing i can find is the heater blower motor.
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hmm, ill have to pull the old one out and compare them.
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Last post by wyocherokee
Wed Jul 14, 2021 6:31 am
A/C switch for a 79 Chief?
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Fast79Chief »
Thu Jul 01, 2021 6:06 am
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Hello, I have been away from this forum for a long time dealing with some serious health issues. Now that I am getting some mobility back, I thought...
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That is a oddball , the Mt1360 will work
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Last post by sonoraed
Mon Jul 05, 2021 9:50 pm
AC Evaporator Thermistor Replacement
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Nmelchers »
Wed Feb 24, 2021 4:29 pm
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Can anyone give me some guidance on replacing the AC thermistor on the Evaporator? What is the best way to get to the evaporator? My thermistor...
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An odd part to locate.....
Where specifically can I locate the replacement thermistor for 86 grand wagoneer? Thanks in advance
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Last post by Utahbroker
Tue Jun 29, 2021 6:34 am
J10 air conditioning options
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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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I just had a BJs kit installed in my FSJ ... M715. No issues. Hides under the dash well. Has four remote outlets and defrost.
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Tue Jun 29, 2021 3:52 am
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