Finally Getting AC in my Foxbody! *Full Air Conditioning Install Pt 1: Engine Bay Install

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  • @austinsADHD
    @austinsADHD 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This is becoming my favorite channel

  • @mickeykreg
    @mickeykreg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I would move to the dark side of the moon before I bought a house in an HOA. Best of luck to you. Hope to see you at Dinos.

    • @Scrapla1
      @Scrapla1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same here. Imagine paying for a place then having crazy ass rules and people dictating what you may or may not have in your driveway or which color patio furniture you can put out??! lol

  • @jasonsutton1074
    @jasonsutton1074 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Don't know if you planned on it or not, but you might want to get a new drier. I've always heard once they're open to the atmosphere for a while the stuff inside gets too soaked with moisture to work. Just what I've heard, so wanted bring it up.

    • @Thecraig909
      @Thecraig909  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks for the info this is new to me. I figured with a full system Evac and recharge when it’s all sealed up would fix that issue but I could be wrong.

    • @marcellcartee2346
      @marcellcartee2346 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Thecraig909 allways supposed to replace the drier

    • @RobertThomas-vr2qn
      @RobertThomas-vr2qn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He is correct. The drier is pretty much a must

    • @brianpardee1281
      @brianpardee1281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yup they're cheap enough just get a new one will keep your refrigerant from turning into mild acid with moisture and eating Orings

    • @craigj.m351stang9
      @craigj.m351stang9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yes yes yes a drier is a must! and if the compressor has been open to atmosphere drain out any oil and get fresh in it !

  • @joeidaho5938
    @joeidaho5938 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Can't wait to see work on the truck again. That is your best vehicle, in my opinion. Such a classic....esp with the standard tranny.

  • @f100storys8
    @f100storys8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Take a pen apart, and take the plastic thing where the ink goes into, empty that and stick it into that vacuum line. Now attach a new piece of vacuum line on that. Should work. It's like a plastic extension.

    • @Thecraig909
      @Thecraig909  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      OOH Smart! Thanks.

    • @380.motorsports
      @380.motorsports 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Or use a rubber vac hose that fits tight over the old line and run that to your vacuum port.

    • @richardbates2367
      @richardbates2367 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@380.motorsports 3800 or gm tbi vacuum lines guys lol

  • @Tomcaatt
    @Tomcaatt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In 77 alone my apartments hauled off my 65 vw van ,a 63 wildcat ,and a speed boat ( no trailer that time , I was a smart ass)!

  • @mplante7352
    @mplante7352 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Craig once you get all fancy on the AC learning, try sticking a Vintage air kit in your short bed. I have the same chore to reinstall the AC in my 1990 F150, and the summers aint getting any cooler here. we were touching 115 last year here in Canada and it's sticky like hell. Glad to see your doing the AC REINSTALL i see so many people ripping it out and i'm like WHY??!!. Top notch content.

  • @jongrabbe3357
    @jongrabbe3357 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    HOAs are great! Until they start caring. HOAs can get serious nasty, be careful how you deal with them.

  • @deadclutch
    @deadclutch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Family goes out of town on Friday. Misses a FedEx delivery so FedEx leaves a slip on the door.
    Come home on Sunday to find 2 slips on the door. One from FedEx, the other a $50 fine from HOA for leaving notices on the door.
    Family laughs it off, HOA accrues enough "late fees" to put a lien on the property.
    Time to start shopping for a new spot, HOA board members generally can't keep friendships other then other HOA members so they have a lot of free time to care too much about how other people live their lives.

  • @oldschoolhillbilly560
    @oldschoolhillbilly560 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Those looked like 3 bar gt40 heads at 5.43 congrats on being on the HOA radar.

    • @thatdumpsterfirelife7530
      @thatdumpsterfirelife7530 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Came here to say this. Bonus score on the heads!

    • @thestreets5206
      @thestreets5206 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We'd never have anything like the hoa here in England, it's laughable 🤣😂🤣

  • @charlesshamseldin9555
    @charlesshamseldin9555 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watching your channel reminds me of the movie Christine when Arnie has his car stored at Darnell's.
    Darnell remarks to his buddies: "...the boy has good hands".
    You've taken this rough car and shaped it into something special with just your blood and sweat.
    And mostly at night too 😅
    Keep up the good work homie

  • @noahsfifty
    @noahsfifty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Go back to the stock fan! It should stay plenty cool. Use an upgraded fan clutch if you’d like.

    • @Metlupass2
      @Metlupass2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And your car sounds like a fan boat

  • @peterharms3639
    @peterharms3639 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your main enemy at all times is moisture. (No hosing anything down) all open ends should be sealed off. You may think a decent evacuation will sort this out but life is easier if you have a clean and dry system. Your fdr (filter/drier/receiver) should be replaced and if the system was on CFCs you will need to flush and change the compressors oil.love you channel.

  • @Kastro876
    @Kastro876 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I could not live anywhere with HOAs... I'm paying my goddamned taxes and its my property... if i wanna build a nuclear sub in my front yard its nobody's business

    • @MIKEH.777
      @MIKEH.777 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm the same way fucc the HOA . I don't know who even came up with that dumb stuff. It isn't like they give you a house and then you have to go by there rules.

    • @luciankristov6436
      @luciankristov6436 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmfao 1000% agreed

    • @DanzigDemento
      @DanzigDemento 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Then you should build the sub in the backyard.

  • @MegaRgallardo
    @MegaRgallardo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dude the vacuum lines bro. I’ve seen so many nice sets of them. Every single damn time I try and grab them they come apart. They look much better than regular vac line.

  • @EdwardAlcala
    @EdwardAlcala 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Air conditioning, the best thing since sliced bread.

  • @yamahaxs6501
    @yamahaxs6501 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to be a hardcore no AC guy on hot rods(clutters up the engine bay), but then I moved to Florida. The Fox is coming along great!

  • @johnsdad092009
    @johnsdad092009 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Craig a small portion of washer hose will fix your plastic line. therefore not having to remove the dash.

  • @docsoleguyrodshop3756
    @docsoleguyrodshop3756 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the sound of that F100!!!!!!

  • @thestreets5206
    @thestreets5206 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Get a pusher fan on the Front of the radiators , as you're not using the mechanical fan

  • @2003cobramustang
    @2003cobramustang 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    She’s a very clean fox! And congrats on 100k!

  • @darksystems
    @darksystems 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    About the HOA, most states have laws on the books that say if an HOA doesn't enforce a rule/bylaw within a certain amount of time, it becomes unenforceable. Here in Alaska it's two years; might be worth looking up to see what it is for Cali.

  • @kennethelliott2267
    @kennethelliott2267 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Car is coming along amazingly!!

  • @Metlupass2
    @Metlupass2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've got an LMR SVE radiator and contour fan on my supercharged 93 Cobra and it stays at temp with the ac running. The important part is the fan controller you use. Check out DCC fan controllers....best I ever used.

  • @williamoliver8883
    @williamoliver8883 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome Craig! You can always move to the coast where you’re air conditioning is free . Pacific Ocean air conditioning! Lol

    • @greggoett
      @greggoett 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And salt in the air.. patina truck crumbles to the ground. 😁

    • @mattfarahsmillionmilelexus
      @mattfarahsmillionmilelexus 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      If he had 2-3 million in the bank, that might be a possibility.

  • @jamessalter676
    @jamessalter676 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can't go wrong with a stock fan and shroud. I've seen many people have issues with electric fans. Anyways love the channel bro.

  • @luckent47
    @luckent47 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    as usual, great stuff. i have a line running over my fender rn to have vents blasting max ac in my e250 lol

  • @Jon_2218
    @Jon_2218 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    HOA_ might your neighbors have complained? Loud revving vehicles, late night work. Really enjoy your videos Craig, much appreciated. Keep up the great work.

  • @MIKEH.777
    @MIKEH.777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bro. I like all your videos they're all interesting and I learn from your videos. I know alot of money goes into making your videos, so I just wanted to say thank you for sharing your skills with us (me). Keep up the great work and God Bless you guys. 🔥💯💪🏼👍👍🙏🙏✌😊✌

  • @philhunt3908
    @philhunt3908 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks good I like how you made it clean and not all grease the vacuum line you can put a rubber line over that one and canect them that way with out taking the dash all out

  • @txnetcop
    @txnetcop 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That is gonna be RAD with the A/C!

  • @TekleMeElmo
    @TekleMeElmo ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m about to do this to my Foxbody and I’m not looking forward to dropping the dash but I am looking forward to be able to turn the AC on during the hot summer months here in the south.

  • @FordFanatic865
    @FordFanatic865 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving these foxbody videos

  • @legit4083
    @legit4083 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aye bro I just saw 2 of your videos today since I just bought a fox body last week and i want to learn everything their is to know about them but I’m definitely loving your work and detail keep them fox body videos coming

  • @jongensdroomnetherlands9765
    @jongensdroomnetherlands9765 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very impressed by your knowledge and craftman ship! You might consider to paint top of your battery black. Leave the decal on. It will look even more clean. Tiny detail, but wll look great, I promise! ☺️

  • @ellison71392
    @ellison71392 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes they are supposed to be a one time use... on this note I like this project. And your making multiple vids with its. 👍🏻

  • @christienjacobpalacios6692
    @christienjacobpalacios6692 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excited for the next vid!! These vids + junk yard ones are my fav💯

  • @kb01663
    @kb01663 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy has done more on his foxbody in the last 2 months than I have in the last 2 years

  • @oldskipper1394
    @oldskipper1394 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm an HVAC/R tech, several things to say here. Always, ALWAYS buy a new filter/dryer. You don't know what kind of contaminates or moisture have gotten into the system. Second, never, NEVER allow moisture to get into the system. Hosing down the condenser and spraying the compressor with water based cleaners without sealing them is one of the quickest ways I can think of to destroy your system.
    Be sure to tell the shop you take it to what you did, they should leave it on the vacuum pump overnight, at least, to remove any and all moisture. Water does not compress and will ruin the valves in your compressor. Hopefully you get away with it and don't end up replacing everything.

  • @nathan4919
    @nathan4919 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude when you pull the dash back out make sure and buy a new heater core.

  • @ranarene1143
    @ranarene1143 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    i miss that foxbody 😂 you made it look 10000x better i loved driving it

  • @galaxie7753
    @galaxie7753 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I noticed that you still have the original R-12 condenser. That will be pretty lackluster in hot weather at idle using R-134a. R-12 was a much more efficient refrigerant. You will probably want to upgrade that condenser, or use an unorthodox refrigerant, like R-152a, which is computer duster. Look on TH-cam and you will find out more about it. I run it in my 1967 Galaxie. Reach out to me if you want more info. I live in Lemon Grove, so, not far from you.

  • @fcku4798
    @fcku4798 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yay more foxbody stuff

  • @canadaeast8358
    @canadaeast8358 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that fox body man hope to see more on it

  • @odawg1991
    @odawg1991 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve always done the ford contour fan swaps on my Foxes. They work great here in Houston humid summers LOL

  • @kenlombardi3822
    @kenlombardi3822 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    To solve your cooling issue on your Fox body go back to a stock fan . The dual fan on radiator might look cool but going back to stock will be a down grade. Also will save you a lot of money in cooling your engine down!

  • @johnnymoody2740
    @johnnymoody2740 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Coming together 👍

  • @RobertThomas-vr2qn
    @RobertThomas-vr2qn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I personally can't wait to see cars worked. But I TOTALLY understand prices. I have a 42000 miles all original 65 fairlane 500 and an 83 dodge d150 I put a big block in

  • @GTABLAST-zw6ye
    @GTABLAST-zw6ye 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Damn Didn’t Know Your House Was A HOA🤦‍♂️

  • @joeidaho5938
    @joeidaho5938 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just did vacuum lines on my 92 Ford F250...and so glad none of the vacuum wires needed to be replaced close to the firewall. They can be a royal pain in the ass. Gotta buy more straight fittings for connecting vacuum lines....and a lot of the sources are way too over-priced (clearly gouging). One of those items where there isn't so much demand....but they're necessary. They're just cheap plastic fittings that shouldn't be selling for more than about .50 each.

  • @mikeypl1957
    @mikeypl1957 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Replace all those vacumn lines under the dash, they get brittle. Do it once.

  • @NexGenCarGuys
    @NexGenCarGuys 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We run SVE radiators and SVE fan kits our foxes with no issues.. been looking at the vintage air kit for my fox i miss AC..lol

  • @dumbird789
    @dumbird789 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We also have temp issues with our fox too

  • @chevroletbelair1
    @chevroletbelair1 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    do you have a video of you telling people what you have done to the truck? sounds great

  • @georgeborrero2783
    @georgeborrero2783 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Craig hope your heater core is working your AIR conditioning system mite work well

  • @92Inquieto
    @92Inquieto 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    87-93 Ford Taurus cooling fan moves a lot of air. Don’t know if it would work on your fox.

  • @richardbates2367
    @richardbates2367 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got to put ac back on my Silverado I'm just going to buy a fairly new condensor core, buy a new ac dryer core, and ac compressor.

  • @silvermetalicfoxbody9537
    @silvermetalicfoxbody9537 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sweet another vid

  • @Josh_D03
    @Josh_D03 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I need to look at my 03 grand am a/c one of these days

  • @dlunetick375
    @dlunetick375 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    that is rad you have foxbodys in your salvage yards they very rarely pop up in our yards (Illinois) and when they do you better get there fast or it will be striped

  • @ethanhoffman5120
    @ethanhoffman5120 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    if you end up needing anymore ac parts i have some from a 91 lincoln mark 7 id sell for cheap im deleting it rn lol

  • @somerandomness4285
    @somerandomness4285 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My goal is to never live in a neighborhood with an HOA. I'll do what I want 😂

  • @noahsfifty
    @noahsfifty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I just put my AC delete kit on my fox lol

  • @Ian-pc4ku
    @Ian-pc4ku 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Trucks back

  • @jeffreyrigged
    @jeffreyrigged 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    you can slide another line over that one. my bronco has been done that way forever.

  • @Tomcaatt
    @Tomcaatt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey whatta you doing ( takin out the motor) uhh jus CHANGING THE OIL MAN ! ( bahahah

  • @jackb1000
    @jackb1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuv junkyard videos! Yes sir.

  • @jimmybagby7922
    @jimmybagby7922 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Show more of your F100 I have a 1974 F100 302 3 speed

  • @iamtruesyn
    @iamtruesyn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wait, you can get an r-12 system recharged? I was going to upgrade to LMR's R-134A conversion kit because I thought I couldn't get the system on my '92 recharged.

  • @kennethbrown5784
    @kennethbrown5784 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You need to upgrade the alternator

  • @aubcivil98
    @aubcivil98 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Long live the loud fuel pump!! LOL

  • @chuckalexander987
    @chuckalexander987 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    push a piece of lets say 3/32 vacuum hose over the broken piece

  • @Rodg470
    @Rodg470 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video
    What are you going to be using to wrap around the condenser hose you showed yourself taking the old rubber installation off

  • @marcusmaddenov2451
    @marcusmaddenov2451 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice way to get A C in the car waiting for part 2

  • @joshuahartford9329
    @joshuahartford9329 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Didnt know u have david freiburgers f-bomb shirt

  • @enricopolazzo33
    @enricopolazzo33 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just grab some vacuum hose off some Toyotas. It fits over the nylon stuff.

  • @punkinsgarageandpaint8299
    @punkinsgarageandpaint8299 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't you fix the vacuum line without pulling the heater box? The help isle at Sutozone I believe has a rubber boot to connect to plastic vacuum lines.

  • @chrisseymour426
    @chrisseymour426 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    4:17 I thought you were going to flock it

  • @mrau92me
    @mrau92me ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you not have to bolt the back end of the compressor down? I only saw it being bolted to the front end to the large bracket that you painted black.

  • @JaredR1996
    @JaredR1996 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The HOA is acting like Craig is working on his car in the middle of the street

    • @thatdumpsterfirelife7530
      @thatdumpsterfirelife7530 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I used to live in an historic district of a town on VA. No HOA, and no off street parking. They were not exactly happy about me doing the top end on an 88 Notch at the curb. LOL eff it, needed to be done! Just clean up your work space, and try to be nice about noise.....

  • @duccanard9079
    @duccanard9079 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Broken plastic vac. line? use a piece of heat shrink,if you have the other piece.Do you really want to pull the dash?

  • @stangman1268
    @stangman1268 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    ditch the electric fan get a facrory shroud, clutch fan,right thermostat and you shouldn't have over heating problems.

  • @johnsarian_cu
    @johnsarian_cu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    As if the HOA can control what you do with the garage door closed. Hahahahahahaha.

  • @MikeSmith-rx4uu
    @MikeSmith-rx4uu ปีที่แล้ว

    I know it's a year later. But next time just put a piece of vacuum line over the plastic line to repair it.

  • @greasymonkey5692
    @greasymonkey5692 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    sounds like craig is having bertrand850's hoa problem

  • @codypeek911
    @codypeek911 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you do a toolbox tour

  • @joestreiff9401
    @joestreiff9401 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    you're dryer is junk and will need replaced. I'd also charge it with 152 (canned air) rather than 134, 152 works so much better as an r12 replacement.

  • @92Inquieto
    @92Inquieto 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    13:24
    It hit the ground. I know that feeling lol

  • @DarrylCollins-kx3bs
    @DarrylCollins-kx3bs 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    is there a part 2? for interior? I can find it lol

  • @FritzsGarage
    @FritzsGarage 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s your exhaust noise. Not the work in the driveway. I’d almost guarantee it and they’re using the technicalities of maintenance in public to get back at ya. Fought an HOA for a year for the EXACT same circumstances. They really dont care if you’re working outside as long as there’s not a junkyard in your front yard…it’s the loud exhaust that’s pissing them off.

  • @greggoett
    @greggoett 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "I wonder why HOA doesn't like me?"........ fires up F100.. hmmmmmmmmm

  • @Germanmuscle
    @Germanmuscle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I left goonzsquad to come here 😂

  • @melvinthompson4702
    @melvinthompson4702 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍😎😎😎

  • @jerry3041
    @jerry3041 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You've got to move out of town one day lol HOA sucks

  • @ohdamnitsthatguy60
    @ohdamnitsthatguy60 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    HOA's suck man. ya shoulda bought land then built a shop while living on a cot in the corner of the shop. lol there is always next time.

  • @PrincessTS01
    @PrincessTS01 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    the hoa will make your life hell better start looking for a new place

  • @SIERRA_LB7
    @SIERRA_LB7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What mufflers are on the f100?

  • @willsmith8845
    @willsmith8845 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What year a/c and p/s bracket?

  • @joeh1940
    @joeh1940 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is that spray called u used from napa?

  • @burbdood
    @burbdood 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think I'd rather eat a complete tire without ketchup than live in an HOA. It seems that I have a problem with authority....🤷‍♂️