86 ranger high and low side connectors

**Bill in Arizona** · 08-26-2012, 11:20 PM

just finished complete AC rebuild on my 97. Now going to change my 86 over too. I can't find the high and low side connectors like on the 97. Where are they? I used the Enviro Safe R12 R134A replacement. Works great my AC is 42 on these hot 110 degree Arizona days. On the 97 I replaced every part including the compressor. With new parts. Spent under 250$. Been working great for the last 3000 miles. It's the 86's turn now. Please help

exbass94 · 08-28-2012, 07:09 PM

Keep in mind the connectors will look different than the ones on the 97. R12 systems have smaller, threaded service ports. I believe the low side port is on the accumulator, same as the 97. The high side portis somewhere between the compressor and condenser. It might be on the compressor itself. You'll need service port adaptors if you only have R134a gauges.

Flat Toy · 08-28-2012, 09:40 PM

Low pressure on top of dryer/accumulator.

The high pressure is on the line from the compresser to the condenser. Right after it goes over the radiator and makes a turn FWD to the condensor.

**Bill in Arizona** · 09-09-2012, 01:47 PM

Great. Thank you. I bought the adapters going to service it after I replace the cylinder head on 97. Heater control valve broke in half on the freeway. Dropped a valve seat from the over heat.

Rangers. The fun never stops.

08-26-2012, 11:20 PM	#1
Bill in Arizona Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Peoria Arizona Year: 1986 Ranger 4 x Make: ford Model: Ranger STX 2.9 4 x 4 EC Ranger work truck 3.0 EC Engine: 2.9 Class: 4x4 Used For: recreation Posts: 27 Rep Power: 6 iTrader: (0)	86 ranger high and low side connectors just finished complete AC rebuild on my 97. Now going to change my 86 over too. I can't find the high and low side connectors like on the 97. Where are they? I used the Enviro Safe R12 R134A replacement. Works great my AC is 42 on these hot 110 degree Arizona days. On the 97 I replaced every part including the compressor. With new parts. Spent under 250$. Been working great for the last 3000 miles. It's the 86's turn now. Please help
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08-28-2012, 07:09 PM	#2
exbass94 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Guilford, CT Year: 2006, 1994 Make: Ford Model: Ranger, Explorer Engine: 4.0 SOHC, 4.0 OHV Class: 4x4 Used For: Pavement Poundin' Posts: 3,076 Rep Power: 21 iTrader: (0)	Keep in mind the connectors will look different than the ones on the 97. R12 systems have smaller, threaded service ports. I believe the low side port is on the accumulator, same as the 97. The high side portis somewhere between the compressor and condenser. It might be on the compressor itself. You'll need service port adaptors if you only have R134a gauges. __________________ 2006 Ford Ranger Sport 4x4 2-dr Extended Cab, 45k miles 1994 Ford Explorer Sport 2-dr 4x4, 178k miles
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08-28-2012, 09:40 PM	#3
Flat Toy Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Dallas Year: 1986/1998 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II/Ranger Engine: 2.9/2.5 Class: 4X4/2WD Used For: DD/DD Posts: 220 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (0)	Low pressure on top of dryer/accumulator. The high pressure is on the line from the compresser to the condenser. Right after it goes over the radiator and makes a turn FWD to the condensor. __________________ 98 Ranger XLT Flairside 95 E-150 Club Wagon 89 Probe 86 Bronco II 77 Toyota Flatbed
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09-09-2012, 01:47 PM	#4
Bill in Arizona Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Peoria Arizona Year: 1986 Ranger 4 x Make: ford Model: Ranger STX 2.9 4 x 4 EC Ranger work truck 3.0 EC Engine: 2.9 Class: 4x4 Used For: recreation Posts: 27 Rep Power: 6 iTrader: (0)	Great. Thank you. I bought the adapters going to service it after I replace the cylinder head on 97. Heater control valve broke in half on the freeway. Dropped a valve seat from the over heat. Rangers. The fun never stops.
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