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FYI, on an 85 SVO I found the FP relay under the passenger seat, might help someone out.

For how much ?

So the compressor isn’t suppose to cycle off and on to regulate pressure? I could have swore it’s supposed to on these older systems. I have a problem where mine is staying on constantly and doesn’t seem to be cooling down all the way.

Hey Chris did you flush the Mineral oil out. And replace with PAG oil before charging with 134-a ?

Man I can't thank you enough for making the AC video you just made. Id been chasing my tail since last summer on the AC in my SSP. First I had an intermittent air gap on my compressor clutch causing intermittent engagement. fixed that. then I put a new receiver dryer/low side line and a new liquid line in. the liquid line would freeze but the AC fucking sucked. I noticed my low side was dipping down to like 15 ps and would only climb back up to like 30psi when the compressor was switched off. my compressor was cycling on and off every 3-5 seconds. Tried messing with the low pressure switch adjustment screw. Tried messing with r134 weight. nothing was helping. I was even starting to suspect the condenser was causing a restriction. But I saw your video, said fuck it and went and bought another liquid line. And holy fuck, my AC is blowing icicles. The ride home from my shop I had to actually turn my fan speed down cuz it was getting really cold. of course this happens the day before my car goes in for paint so I can't enjoy it for a few more weeks. thanks again man! you're a real one for pointing out the shitty clogged brand new orifice tubes. 🤝

I have my wheels sticking out from the fenders about an inch in front with about 2 inches clearance from the fenders. Been like this for 2 years and it never banged on since I have pretty stiff suspension + tower braces and stiff torsion bars. Car never tilts in a curve. So it is safe in many cases. Once a garage asked me about spacers, I have no spacers, I just wear 275's :P

Still have harness and pcm?

I’ve had a very slow leak with mine and once a year I recharge it. I’ve used the machine a couple times and properly evac, vacuum test and recharged but I’ve always put the listed amount. Which I think is 2.2lbs of 134a. I wonder if I’ve been overcharging the system? Never dawned on me to put less in it. I’ve also used the cans thru the low side. It has never failed a leak test either using the AC machine. I would think though it would get colder as the Freon level drops though so maybe I’m not over charging. On a nice hot day in central Florida if it’s 94 it will cool down to around 50-52 and around 46-48 if it’s in the 80’s or at night. So never cold enough to completely freeze you out but cold enough to be comfortable.

Thanks Chris, this video is going to help a lot of folks.

I just ordered EVERYTHING new so now I'm worried. Lol

Man another crap ass part from LMR. I’m not knocking the company I’ve bought a bunch of stuff from them and their customer service is great but they need to start weeding out some of these cheap ass parts. I’ve had to re-do countless jobs because of them and that’s the reason a lot of people give up on Foxbody cars all together. Thanks for another great video. fixing my AC is one of the things on my to-do list. Your knowledge and willingness to share it is one of the things that keeps me going. 🤙

brand new PARTS in 2024 is not the same BRAND NEW PARTS in 1987 1988 to about the year 2000 .. parts today are delivered broke in the box or messed up...back in the day i never remember getting a BAD PART

Yeah I’m not sure where you live but no way in hell you will find something like that for 5K in California. Easily over 10K.

Great video!! Thank you! Thats the best understanding of a Foxbody AC system I’ve ever seen on RUclips! Thanks Chris!

When I bought my foxbody, the AC system was removed already , and also the hoses to the heater core. My Mustang is a convertible and only summer driven. I still have the original AC compressor and the lines and condenser. Makes me wonder why it was removed probably stopped working altogether. I'm not gonna install it back because it's not cheap to send it to a shop. I usually have the top down and avoid really hot days and never drive in the rain, and stored in the winter up here in Canada. Last year my Lincoln town car had a leak in the AC system, my mechanic had a hard time finding the leak after a couple attemps and wasn't cheap to repair, but you need AC in a black car, summers up here can get really hot!

Thanks for posting this! Very informative. I’m troubleshooting my AC down here in Houston right now as well. I can only get upper 50*s vent temps on 93* days so I’m going through the trouble checks myself. This is my first foxbody so your demo really helps!

Ive always had the thought, if you cant get cold air in your fox using 134a, your doing something wrong. I just did a customers 87gt vert, only had 43k original miles but the compressor and all the lines were leaking. I replaced lines and compressor,flushed the evap and condenser, vac down the system, used 1.5 lbs, system would blow 34°f air out of the vents, so cold my customer said he only runs the fan on the first or second setting and were in FL.

Hahaha I literally laughed out loud at the cringed face when you said "LS swap".

Great Video!

Amazing video/subject! Thank you for putting this together.

do you happen to know the front ET on those type A's?

Good info, that black lx hatch looks bad ass

Excellent, informative video. Defintiely gave me a better understanding of the A/C system. Sorry that the car, like its owner, has been a pain in the ass. LOL! 😂 But I can say I'm at peace with the build being done now that the Burrberry blanket has been used on the car! 🤣🤣🤣

Im going throught it too same dam thing thank you so much chris

Dealing with this exact same situation. Everything is brand new and I've blown that line off twice at the condenser because it wasn't seated all the way and then once I got it on properly it keeps blowing the relief valve. So frustrated I walked away from the car a month ago. I did order a new line, new relay pigtail and the proper wot relay. I'm going to try again today and if everything is clear I'll take it to the shop for a proper charge.

I am literally fighting this, right now. I replaced the liquid line from LMR and I'm getting right at 20psi low with 275+ high... Air is blowing 50-60* in the car. Think I'll order up another liquid line. Thanks for your help, Here's mine: use a pick (dental or small with right-angle) to lightly run inside the spring, pushing it out, and then when you go to push in the spring tool, use it again to get the lip inside of the spring before pushing the rest of the way in. Makes this much simpler than the way more fight and struggle to get inside of the spring.

WOT relay is what gave me hell. The previous owner of my car had removed everything and cut wires too. I had to rewire and trouble shoot everything.

i got news for u that is not your average fox for 30 years old

4:45 hard af 🔥💰💵

Glad you had a great time out there with your wife. Looked like a great bunch of people and cool cars.

Quick question regarding the battery : what are some bigger group sizes other than the 59 that can fit in the engine bay with more CCA and CA recently got AC installed and when running it the battery voltage needle shoots down to the “A” but when I turn AC off it goes back up to the “M” I have the high torque mini SVE starter and has a new starter solenoid and the higher amp alternator currently have a 59 group size battery in it battery read 13 volts although struggled to turn on 2-3 times with the dead battery buzz sound not sure what might be going on there

HOLY F

I’m surprised I never see covert Hutto in your videos, I feel like it’s basically across the street

The blue one with gray on the bottom had a car phone in it 😂. Cool shh I got to check it out sometime

The cardboard backing on my door panels is destroyed. Is there a stronger option to replace them with?

I realize this is an older video, but what did you do to match the rear brake lines up? Is there a trick to it. I have a 4cyl that I’m swapping a complete sn95 rear end

I've had two Sonic Blue 2004 Lightning. Totaled both here in San Antonio, TX. Butt head drives! I miss my girls!

where can i get the clear tail lights at 19:41 ?

nicest city in the whole country. loved the video. thanks for coming to our Beautiful California

Around min 17… removing brake cable clips. A closed end wrench works fine. I forget what size because it’s been 15 years since I messed with them but believe it was a 12 pt 12 or 13mm. Just a tip for folks. Little faster than the hose clamp method (which is still a good idea too).

ALL 6 my mustangs were 4 to 8 swaps. Same built 347 actually was transferred to 3 of them.

Is the whole car for sale? As is.

LOVE IT! my ol man’s 2wd 76 had a 460 with A/C but no power steering! What a beotch that was to pull out into traffic at 16. 😂