Has any one found a way to solve the AC box in engine compartment interfering with the right side valve cover. I want to keep my AC
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I should have started one of these a long time ago, so there is some catching up to do. In late August 2000 for my high school vehicle, I don't remember what day it was but I got insurance for it on 9-11-00 (I remember being shocked right after 9/11 when I went to put the new card in it) Just...
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I just threw the OE A/C away and put a VintageAir system in. It was NOT easy or cheap! Some drawbacks: the system does not draw outside air and if it does due to leaky door/window seal, it will freeze up the evaporator and reduce the efficiency. The ductwork behind the dash does not allow airflow as forceful as desired. Advantages: when it is working it is really good (100 degree + days for the last 35 days here in TX). Lots of room to access the passenger side of the engine. Using the Explorer FEAD allows use of a OE compressor and mounts and OE belt. I'm still working on the ductwork to get the airflow where I it and I'm replacing my old window and door seals to fix the freezing problem.
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A 3 inch body lift provides the necessary clearance.
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Hmmm... looks like you already have a body lift...
Yes three inches.
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@85_Ranger4x4 is just finishing up this task... he may have something to add here.
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Heat gun and gently reshape the housing.
Easy with short valve covers. Tall covers will complicate things.
Easy with short valve covers. Tall covers will complicate things.
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CAUTION; objects on engine bay may be larger than you previously assumed they would be.
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Lager, closer, more tangled etc.
I have tall valve covers to accommodate the roller rockers.
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If you can't form it enough you might have to trim and form it with sheet metal or fiberglass. There is a ton of room on the back side to play with.
Go slow with the heat gun, if it gets gooey and you try to work it you are screwed.
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Nice shot of two classic Rangers. Any idea what the two cars are in the background? Brown on the left looks like '66 or '67 Fairlane, maybe a GT390; and the yellow on the right might be an early seventies 442 Cutlass? Looks like it was a nice car show. I won't complain if you post more pics...
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