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Vintage Air new Gen5-magnum

Last post by SJTD « Wed Jun 07, 2023 9:07 am
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by 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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Thanks for the additional info, no need to open it up for me. Like I said, haven't even gotten what I have running yet to see if it's adequate. Just...

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Wed Jun 07, 2023 9:07 am
New A/C install

Last post by letank « Mon May 22, 2023 11:37 am
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by 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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Hey, letank, I routed things as close to factory as possible. Had to make up a way to mount the receiver/drier & upper hardline to the condenser;...

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Last post by letank
Mon May 22, 2023 11:37 am
Runs Rough with AC on

Last post by rocklaurence « Tue Mar 21, 2023 7:36 am
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by 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

Last post by Johnzi10 « Sun Mar 19, 2023 7:02 pm
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by 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

Last post by Srdayflyer « Sat Feb 11, 2023 4:25 pm

by 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

Last post by sonoraed « Sun Jan 15, 2023 6:28 pm
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by 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

Last post by Horsman « Fri Sep 30, 2022 7:43 pm
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by 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

Last post by refinemrh « Fri Aug 19, 2022 10:00 pm
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by 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?

Last post by sonoraed « Sat Jul 09, 2022 7:11 am
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by 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

Last post by michaelbennett902 « Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:56 am
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by 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

Last post by michaelbennett902 « Fri Jun 24, 2022 10:56 am
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by 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

Last post by sonoraed « Thu Jun 23, 2022 6:50 am
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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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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

Last post by devildog80 « Tue May 17, 2022 3:59 pm
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by 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

Last post by devildog80 « Wed Apr 27, 2022 9:05 am
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by 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

Last post by tgreese « Sun Mar 20, 2022 11:15 am
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by 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

Last post by wimsurf « Sat Sep 11, 2021 1:11 pm
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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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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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Sat Sep 11, 2021 1:11 pm
Sanden compressor bracket adapter?

Last post by runuover86gw « Wed Sep 01, 2021 6:46 am
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by 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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Sounds great Josh! Pm me when you have it!

Will do. And just to be clear, you are talking about the big bracket that the AC compressor mounts to,...

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Last post by runuover86gw
Wed Sep 01, 2021 6:46 am
How to Remove the Lower Dash / A/C Controls on a 1985 Grand Wagoneer?

Last post by FLeetFox « Tue Aug 10, 2021 8:00 pm
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by 85wagPitt » Wed Aug 04, 2021 10:33 pm

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I need to remove the A/C controls from the dash in order to replace the old lines. Does it simply unscrew from the upper dash? Any tricks I should...

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Oh and remove the piece under the steering wheel first. Common sense, I know.

Fox

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Last post by FLeetFox
Tue Aug 10, 2021 8:00 pm
LS Swap Controlling Electric fans with AC

Last post by brandtjohnd « Wed Jul 14, 2021 12:07 pm

by brandtjohnd » Wed Jul 14, 2021 12:07 pm

This post is for informational purposes only. Hopefully it will help one of you down the line when/if you need to control electric fans when the A/C...

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Last post by brandtjohnd
Wed Jul 14, 2021 12:07 pm
A/C Blower source

Last post by wyocherokee « Wed Jul 14, 2021 6:31 am
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by 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?

Last post by sonoraed « Mon Jul 05, 2021 9:50 pm
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by 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

Last post by Utahbroker « Tue Jun 29, 2021 6:34 am
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by 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

Last post by teking « Tue Jun 29, 2021 3:52 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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I just had a BJs kit installed in my FSJ ... M715. No issues. Hides under the dash well. Has four remote outlets and defrost.

Sent from my SM-G781V...

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Last post by teking
Tue Jun 29, 2021 3:52 am
BJs complete A/C and Heat vs. VA Gen IV

Last post by teking « Sun May 30, 2021 1:08 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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One is 5/8” other is 3/4”

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Correct you can see the size difference in the picture I provided.

Sent from my...
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Sun May 30, 2021 1:08 pm
Need AC help

Last post by 89_Wagon « Thu Apr 08, 2021 5:45 pm
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by 89greenwag » Wed Apr 07, 2021 8:11 am

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Hi new here. I have an 1989 GW with what appears to be factory air inside. The fan works and everything is as should be inside. I'm missing...

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My 89 has a Sanden. Everything but the fan/housing was replaced a few years ago by me. If you plan to diy it, it's definitely doable. There are some...

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Thu Apr 08, 2021 5:45 pm

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