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How do you swap the a/c evaporator?

Reply #15 –
They made them that way, because they didn't expect the cars to be around long enough to repair them.
Think about it. These cars are getting pretty old, and we keep putting them back together like they're only 10 year old cars.
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How do you swap the a/c evaporator?

Reply #16 –
How often does an evaporator fail?

I'd clean it out with compressed air, water, and such, get it good and dry, and reuse it. Hell with cutting up a heater box. Been there, done it...wasted a good one. F*ck a bunch of that.

The one I have now is good ( I DO know for a fact) and when I finish things up, the inlet/outlet for the evap will be plugged off, in case I ever put AC back in.

I'd clean the thing up really good before I'd hack a box up, Vinnie. ;)
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)

How do you swap the a/c evaporator?

Reply #17 –
I can try to blow it out and see if there's anything that comes out.As I stated,it's been open for 3 years,and I know a lot of moisture has gotten in there over that time.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

How do you swap the a/c evaporator?

Reply #18 –
Then I would blow it out... Unpack that compressor and put it to good use, my good man...
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
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How do you swap the a/c evaporator?

Reply #19 –
So,you think after all this time it would still be good?

By the way,I got the compressor out and I'm getting it ready to clean up and detail.I smoothed the mold lines on the bracket,painted it with the charcoal gray whel paint,and installed a new steering pump and stripped and repainted pulley.I wish I could show pics,but for some reason,I can't upload pics on this computer anymore.When I find a way,I will.I've been making progress and can't share.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

How do you swap the a/c evaporator?

Reply #20 –
you could blow it out, and then pressure test it for leaks...
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5.0 HO 306 roller block, machined GT-40P heads, Wiseco dished forged pistons, Eagle forged floating I-beam connecting rods, Lunati pushrods, ARP bolts, Scorpion aluminum 1.6 rockers, Comp Cams Magnum 266HR, Explorer intake, 65mm TB, MAF Conversion, 19# injectors, Ford Racing stainless P-headers, 2-1/2" cat-less exhaust w/ Flowtech Afterburner lers , SC AOD with 2800 BDR torque converter, 3.73 T-Lok rear, CHE rear control arms, full 2-1/2" frame w/1" jacking rails & seat supports, Rear disk brakes, Turbine wheels, All original interior w/ floor shift upgrade .......
Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
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How do you swap the a/c evaporator?

Reply #21 –
You may want to try to eye ball in there to see if any bugs have built a copuppies in there before you blow it out.

How do you swap the a/c evaporator?

Reply #22 –
hmmmm..... good point
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Pretty much every panel on my 87 is new, rebuilt, or re constructed. :D
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How do you swap the a/c evaporator?

Reply #23 –
The evaporator does not absorb moisture,as long as you blow it out and there are no holes in it, it will be just fine.
Your reciever/dryer is what cannot be left open to the elements as it has a moisture absorbing desecent bag and would be no good if left open.

How do you swap the a/c evaporator?

Reply #24 –
The receiver/dryer is brand new with the lines and capped from the factory.I HOPE this thing can remain in the car.I'd love to not have to pull the dash.I have too much going on.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

How do you swap the a/c evaporator?

Reply #25 –
Well, I'd give it a hell of a try first...easier to clean it out (or try to) than to pull a dash, heater box, etc.

Good luck man...let us know.
'98 Explorer 5.0
'20 Malibu (I know, Chevy, but, 35MPG. Let's go brandon, eh)
 

How do you swap the a/c evaporator?

Reply #26 –
I'll post the findings....eventually.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..