This is my first time working on an a/c system so it is a learning experience. I figured I could not go wrong putting in all new parts. Got bummed out when I started the system up and did not get the results I was expecting.

I am like you now, confused as to what is going on.

 

You did vacuum the system before putting refrigerent in right. You and the user below me?

 

Was the expansion valve replaced also? This is often where a blockage occurs.

Another thing to look out for, the gap for the compressor clutch can be to big and cause the clutch to not engage when hot or to cycle repeatedly. To fix, the clutch is removed and a shim (washer) removed. There is a spec for this gap, forget what it is.

 

I keep searching with no results. I have greased most of the fittings on my 1991, with the exception of you universal joints. My flexible hose/fitting will not reach into the universal joint to fully seat the zerk fitting. I want to buy some "Extended" fittings off of ebay to replace the small ones so its easy to grease, but I am not sure if its 1/8 NPT. I bought some 1/8 NPT 90 degree fittings for the ball joints to make them easier.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Grease-Zerk-Fitting-1-8-NPT-1-1-4-Overall-Length-Lincoln-5003-Lot-of-8pc-/171060052139?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27d3f940ab

 

Get the "needle" attachment for your grease gun instead.

 

I pulled a vacuum on mine prior to charging. I also replaced the liquid line with built in orifice. From what I read the orifice can't be changed you just have to replace the whole line as it is built in. So that is what I did.

Clutch on compressor works properly.

 

On mine Vaccum was pulled, Expansion valve was replaced after trial and error of no cold air and a extreme hi pressure on the high side after the compressor and dryer installed. After all 3 items were replaced with brand new units it still has the issue of some days ice cold some days a little cold.

My clutch is always engaged when the AC is turned on, it doesn not cycle. But I read in high temp areas like Phx, Az where I live that iys not uncommon for it not to cycle. The pressure switch on the dryer was also replaced.

 

Anyone have these/ any knowledge on them? Brightness level, durability, ice/water proof? etc...

http://tinyurl.com/l5lp7t6 (Amazon)

 

I've used them. Work well. Wire them using a relay though.

 

the almighty cruiser has spoken! Thanks

Imma order them and put blue bulbs in

 

Blue bulbs? I thought you wanted to see where you're going!!

Can you wire in a relay?

http://www.classictruckshop.com/club...h/foglites.htm

 

i can now. got a gauge recommendation for 4 of these on 1 circuit?

 

10.

 

What wattage bulbs how far is the run?

 

well he said 10. but itd be 4 bulbs 100w ea, from the engine bay to the roof. so what....10 feet after cable routing?