AC Compressor

[gordyzx9r]

So, last night...I went to use the AC for the first time since last year.

Turn it on and all of a sudden I hear something screeching and smoke pouring out of the hood.

Shut the car off, grab the fire extinguisher, pop the hood...nothing .

Hmm...so I turn off everything, start the car and all is good.  Turn on AC and there it is again.

It almost looked like it was arcing out of the compressor.

Time for a new one.

I'm told I can get a compressor and dryer at any auto parts store but that I should also get an orifice for a 95 Ford F150 V8. 

[TexasT]

Sounds like the stuff I read. Charlief1(rip) has some pretty good posts on a/c how to. Rockauto.com might get you the stuff you need too. Careful on the dryer as some places have the wrong number in their data base.

ACDelco 15-1681 for the dryer according to a post in the a/c section

[Steve Wood]

Most likely the compressor has seized up...will take a new compressor and clutch plus having the system flushed out to get rid of the debris...then a recharge

[gordyzx9r]

Most likely the compressor has seized up...will take a new compressor and clutch plus having the system flushed out to get rid of the debris...then a recharge

Yeah, that what's I figured.  Would like to do it this week.  Didn't realize there was an AC section here.  Hoping I have the right parts in mind:

 My system was converted to 134 years ago.
 
Just want to make sure I'm buying the right stuff.  I'm trying to get it done this week, so it's either Amazon 2 day delivery or try to buy them locally.
 
ACDelco 15-20225 GM Original Equipment R4 Air Conditioning Compressor and Clutch Assembly
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000EQP0KA/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
 
ACDelco 15-1681 GM Original Equipment Air Conditioning Accumulator
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JZ8X32/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
 
What is the correct part number for the AC Compressor Cutoff Switch?  The one that's on the compressor itself.  Trying to find it on Amazon.
 
What is the correct part number for the blue Ford orifice?  Again, trying to find it on Amazon.
 
Via Advance Auto:
 
The Blue Ford Orifice
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/toughone-blue-orifice-tube-1-pack-t38621/10052826-P
 
Cutoff S
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/acdelco-a-c-pressure-switch-r1054321623acd/10769299-P
 
AC Compressor
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/toughone-air-conditioning-compressor-with-clutch-new-t68225/20891113-P
 
Accumulator
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/toughone-air-conditioning-accumulator-t33183/5892597-P
 
Gaskets:
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/factory-air-o-ring-gasket-a-c-system-seal-kit-26735/15890349-P
 

[1KWIKSIX]

Gord,


When I replaced all my A/C components I made sure they were all AC Delco and got em all from Highway Stars.
Here's a link to the A/C compressor cut off switch. I just bought and installed the standard AC Delco orifice tube offered by Highway Stars after flushing. Refilled with R-12.  Blows nice N cold.


http://www.highwaystars.net/ac-compressor-cut-off-switch/
http://www.highwaystars.net/ac-compressor-acdelco/#reviews
http://www.highwaystars.net/ac-orifice-tube-acdelco/

[gordyzx9r]

His website says he's out of the compressors.  As much as I'd like to go with AC Delco, if I buy from Advanced Auto I get a warranty and it's local.

Also, my system has been converted to 134. 

[gordyzx9r]

Called NOS4GN this morning...they have the compressor in stock.  So I ordered everything from them.

Wish they'd take phone orders and expedite S&H.  Not a fan of having to order online and only getting one shipping option to use FEDEX. 

[gordyzx9r]

In the interim, as I wait patiently  for my order to arrive.  I thought I remember reading that people have sprayed their compressor clutch with WD40 to loosen it up. Before I go out there and start spraying WD40 everywhere...i s that viable and where are they spraying exactly?  Just onto the front of the clutch?

[daveismissing]

Is that when they are reusing the old clutch assy perhaps?

[gordyzx9r]

Is that when they are reusing the old clutch assy perhaps?

They made it sound like something they were trying to do to avoid having to replace anything...

[RightyTighty]

I just received a reply from highway stars concerning shipping questions I had. They don't care, it's their way or the highway. I feel they're using shipping to make extra money. $20 to ship small lightweight pieces regular FedEx ground. Then there's the numerous email issue from them reminding you to purchase what's in your cart. I'm like I know, I don't need four emails a day to remind me. So I emptied my cart. Off to old reliable gbodyparts I go. I was just trying to be nice and throw HS a few hundred $s during this restoration. I feel they gave me the middle finger in regards to shipping. Just my 2 cents.

[Steve Wood]

Damn people, they should just add $10 to all their prices and give you FREE shipping!  then they would not be like the idiots on ebay that advertise low prices and charge $20 for shipping

[RightyTighty]

Right. It just looks bad to charge high shipping. Then you add in no options.

[Steve Wood]

I would do like Summit and Jegs and make it $9.95...fortunately, it's still 'Murica and you have choices! 

[gordyzx9r]

I just received a reply from highway stars concerning shipping questions I had. They don't care, it's their way or the highway. I feel they're using shipping to make extra money. $20 to ship small lightweight pieces regular FedEx ground. Then there's the numerous email issue from them reminding you to purchase what's in your cart. I'm like I know, I don't need four emails a day to remind me. So I emptied my cart. Off to old reliable gbodyparts I go. I was just trying to be nice and throw HS a few hundred $s during this restoration. I feel they gave me the middle finger in regards to shipping. Just my 2 cents.

I don't mind the cost of the S&H, it's the fact that there is only one option and I can't expedite it.  It's hot as hell down here in AL...I could have bought the parts on Amazon and had it here in two days, but I do like to use the vendors when possible and NOS4GN carries stuff the other vendors don't/won't seem to be able to.

I've had too many bad experiences with gbodyparts though...I'll order some items from them, but nothing mechanical, suspension related or electrical.