Announcement

Collapse
No announcement yet.

Belt problem

Collapse
X
Collapse
 
  • Page of 2
  • Filter
  • Time
  • Show
Clear All
new posts
Previous 1 2 template Next
    #1

    Belt problem

    I am changing my a/c belt, and I can't figure out how to slip the belt on. The lip of the second pulley at the bottom of the engine is bigger than the first one. Am I supposed to move the fan? If so I can't really see how to do that other than removing a bunch of bolts. I figured this would be as easy as changing the alternator belt
    1986 Ford Crown Victoria Ltd
    Tags: None
    #2
    take the altenator belt off
    loosen the ac tensioner......one bolt in the front of the tensioner bracket, one in the rear of the tensioner bracket the rear one you gotta do a reach around under and behind the ac compressor......theres a slot for a 1/2" ratchet and extension to tighten the new belt

    1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
    2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature. Stock for now
    1989 Ford F-250 4x4 much much more to come, sefi converted so far.
    1986 Toyota pickup with LSC wheels and 225/60/16 tires.
    2008 Hyundai Elantra future Revcon toad
    1987 TriBurner and 1986 Alaska stokers keeping me warm. (and some pesky oil heat)

    please be patient, rebuilding an empire!

    Comment

      #3
      oh thanks that was my other question, but my brother got it to fit through the lip so i'm good now.
      1986 Ford Crown Victoria Ltd

      Comment

        #4
        Another question though, is there a way to remove the pressure from the low port of the a/c? right now it's in the red warning area on the gauge.
        1986 Ford Crown Victoria Ltd

        Comment

          #5
          the valve is just like a tire valve......not sposed to vent freon into the air tho

          1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
          2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature. Stock for now
          1989 Ford F-250 4x4 much much more to come, sefi converted so far.
          1986 Toyota pickup with LSC wheels and 225/60/16 tires.
          2008 Hyundai Elantra future Revcon toad
          1987 TriBurner and 1986 Alaska stokers keeping me warm. (and some pesky oil heat)

          please be patient, rebuilding an empire!

          Comment

            #6
            Originally posted by uwantbreadbai View Post
            Another question though, is there a way to remove the pressure from the low port of the a/c? right now it's in the red warning area on the gauge.
            Bring it to someone who has a service/recovery unit....

            Comment

              #7
              Are you checking the pressure with the AC on or off? If the compressor is not running, you won't get a useful reading. It would also be a good idea to check the high side pressure just to see what its doing.
              86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
              5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

              91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

              1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

              Originally posted by phayzer5
              I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

              Everything looks like voodoo if you don't understand how it works

              Comment

                #8
                Originally posted by Mercracer View Post
                Bring it to someone who has a service/recovery unit....
                x2. If you don't know exactly what you're doing, find someone who does.
                I ended up spending $860 for a new compressor, orifice tube, & receiver drier after I tried to charge the system myself. The compressor spat metal shavings into everything because there wasn't enough ester oil in the system.
                Originally posted by gadget73
                There is nothing more permanent than a temporary fix.
                91 Mercury CP, Lopo 302, AOD, 3.08LSD. 3g upgrade, Moog wagon coils up front, cc819s in the back. KYB GR-2 police shocks. Energy suspension control arm bushings. Smog deleted.
                93 F-150 XLT, 302, ZF 5-spd from 1-ton, 4wd.
                Daily--07 Civic Coupe. Bone stock with 25k miles
                Wife--14 Subaru Outback. 6-speed.
                95 Subaru Legacy Wagon--red--STOLEN 1/6/13

                Comment

                  #9
                  Originally posted by 91waggin View Post
                  x2. If you don't know exactly what you're doing, find someone who does.
                  I ended up spending $860 for a new compressor, orifice tube, & receiver drier after I tried to charge the system myself. The compressor spat metal shavings into everything because there wasn't enough ester oil in the system.
                  Oh man, was there any indication of a problem? After I charged mine there seemed to be a leak at the top of the compressor, but it stopped after awhile.
                  1986 Ford Crown Victoria Ltd

                  Comment

                    #10
                    Originally posted by uwantbreadbai View Post
                    Oh man, was there any indication of a problem? After I charged mine there seemed to be a leak at the top of the compressor, but it stopped after awhile.
                    My problem started with it blowing not so cold. Then, when I thought it needed recharging (retrofitted to 134 a few years ago), I went to charge it, and the compressor started making some horrible noises and stalled the engine until I unplugged it. Moral of the story: make sure you add ester oil when you charge the system. Or have someone at a rad and a/c shop do it. And it was the hottest day we've had so far this year (99*)
                    Originally posted by gadget73
                    There is nothing more permanent than a temporary fix.
                    91 Mercury CP, Lopo 302, AOD, 3.08LSD. 3g upgrade, Moog wagon coils up front, cc819s in the back. KYB GR-2 police shocks. Energy suspension control arm bushings. Smog deleted.
                    93 F-150 XLT, 302, ZF 5-spd from 1-ton, 4wd.
                    Daily--07 Civic Coupe. Bone stock with 25k miles
                    Wife--14 Subaru Outback. 6-speed.
                    95 Subaru Legacy Wagon--red--STOLEN 1/6/13

                    Comment

                      #11
                      Also, too much oil isn't good either. The AC won't work as well if there is too much in there. Overcharging can blow seals, undercharging results in poor performance.
                      86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
                      5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley

                      91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry

                      1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal

                      Originally posted by phayzer5
                      I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers

                      Everything looks like voodoo if you don't understand how it works

                      Comment

                        #12
                        Well I buy the artic freeze refrigerant recharger and on the package it says it refills both refrigerant and oil, and it says it also seals leaks.
                        1986 Ford Crown Victoria Ltd

                        Comment

                          #13
                          I was told by a couple different people to steer clear of the leak sealers because it can clog orifice tubes. But if it works for you....
                          Originally posted by gadget73
                          There is nothing more permanent than a temporary fix.
                          91 Mercury CP, Lopo 302, AOD, 3.08LSD. 3g upgrade, Moog wagon coils up front, cc819s in the back. KYB GR-2 police shocks. Energy suspension control arm bushings. Smog deleted.
                          93 F-150 XLT, 302, ZF 5-spd from 1-ton, 4wd.
                          Daily--07 Civic Coupe. Bone stock with 25k miles
                          Wife--14 Subaru Outback. 6-speed.
                          95 Subaru Legacy Wagon--red--STOLEN 1/6/13

                          Comment

                            #14
                            Originally posted by 91waggin View Post
                            x2. If you don't know exactly what you're doing, find someone who does.
                            I ended up spending $860 for a new compressor, orifice tube, & receiver drier after I tried to charge the system myself. The compressor spat metal shavings into everything because there wasn't enough ester oil in the system.
                            mang you got robbed......i would have replaced the hoses too for that much

                            1986 lincoln towncar signature series. 5.0 HO with thumper performance ported e7 heads, 1.7 roller rockers, warm air intake, 65mm throttle body, 1/2" intake spacer, ported intakes, 3.73 rear with trac lock, 98-02 front brake conversion, 92-97 rear disc conversion, 1" rear swaybar, 1 3/16" front swaybar, 16" wheels and tires, loud ass stereo system, badass cb, best time to date 15.94 at 87 mph. lots of mods in the works 221.8 rwhp 278 rwt
                            2006 Lincoln Town Car Signature. Stock for now
                            1989 Ford F-250 4x4 much much more to come, sefi converted so far.
                            1986 Toyota pickup with LSC wheels and 225/60/16 tires.
                            2008 Hyundai Elantra future Revcon toad
                            1987 TriBurner and 1986 Alaska stokers keeping me warm. (and some pesky oil heat)

                            please be patient, rebuilding an empire!

                            Comment

                              #15
                              Originally posted by uwantbreadbai View Post
                              Well I buy the artic freeze refrigerant recharger and on the package it says it refills both refrigerant and oil, and it says it also seals leaks.
                              YOU just walked in and bought it? Sounds like you may have purchased R134 and your system may still be R12???????

                              Comment

                              Previous 1 2 template Next
                              Working...