How does the accumulator work on a Ford Ranger?
How does the accumulator work on a Ford Ranger?
The accumulator/dryer holds excess PAG oil, removes any moisture in the refrigerant using a desiccant and catches any liquid refrigerant that has not boiled into gas yet (Liquid refrigerant going into the compressor will hydro lock it, just like taking water in the intake of the truck).
How does the air conditioner work in a Ford Ranger?
The engine is what runs the compressor. If there is enough static pressure (the pressure in the system when the A/C is not running) which is over 75 psi, and the electromagnetic clutch is working, when you turn on the A/C, the clutch will engage the compressor which pressurizes the Refrigerant gas.
How to replace the EVAP core in a Ford Ranger?
If a new suction accumulator is to be installed, transfer the A/C cycling switch to the new suction accumulator. Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil or equivalent. Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean PAG oil or equivalent. Evacuate, leak test, and charge the refrigerant system.
Do you need to replace pressure transducer in Ford Ranger?
For the component replacement sections keep this important fact in mind: If you do any component replacement other than the pressure transducer switches or the clutch, (ie opening the system) you will need to replace the accumulator/dryer. If you open the system to the air for more than a few minutes you must replace the accumulator/dryer.
The accumulator/dryer holds excess PAG oil, removes any moisture in the refrigerant using a desiccant and catches any liquid refrigerant that has not boiled into gas yet (Liquid refrigerant going into the compressor will hydro lock it, just like taking water in the intake of the truck).
The engine is what runs the compressor. If there is enough static pressure (the pressure in the system when the A/C is not running) which is over 75 psi, and the electromagnetic clutch is working, when you turn on the A/C, the clutch will engage the compressor which pressurizes the Refrigerant gas.
If a new suction accumulator is to be installed, transfer the A/C cycling switch to the new suction accumulator. Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil or equivalent. Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean PAG oil or equivalent. Evacuate, leak test, and charge the refrigerant system.
What do I need to resurrect my Ford Ranger?
You will need an A/C manifold gauge set, and a vacuum pump to evacuate the system. You can buy the manifold gauge set at AutoZone or O’Reilly for about $90 or Harbor Freight for about $50. The pump is quite abit more expensive. I recommend borrowing or renting one for this, but Craigslist can be a source as well.
