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clindahl on Sun July 18, 2010 1:06 PM

Year: 1994
Make: Ford
Model: Aerostar
Engine Size: 4.0L
Refrigerant Type: 134a

Hello,

I have a 1994 Ford Aerostar that was leaking through one of the crimps on the manifold hose assembly from the compressor to the dryer and condenser. So I purchased some braze on ends and barrier style hose to replace the hose on the manifold assembly. I have 2 joins that do leak, and 2 that don't. Attached are two pictures that show the joins that do leak. I'm using the Mastercool manual style crimper and beadlock fittings. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated! Both are leaking from the little hole in the fitting to make sure you got the hose all the way in there, and also from the back of the crimp. I have tried tighening down the crimp again a little more, but still leaks.

TRB on Sun July 18, 2010 2:33 PM

You should try using these ends instead.


#6 WELD-ON BEADLOCK STEM OD FIT
Fitting Material STEEL
Fitting Size 3/8
Hose Size #6

Item # 35-S6601
#8 WELD-ON BEADLOCK STEM OD FIT
Fitting Material STEEL
Fitting Size 1/2
Hose Size #8

Item # 35-S6602
#10 WELD ON BEADLOCK STEM OD FIT
Fitting Material STEEL
Fitting Size #10
Hose Size #10

Item # 35-S6603

#12 WELD ON BEADLOCK STEM OD FIT
Fitting Material STEEL
Fitting Size #12
Hose Size #12

Item # 35-S6604


Beadlock Bulkhead #6
Straight
Item # 35-B1701
Beadlock Bulkhead #6
90 Degrees
Item # 35-B1721
Beadlock Bulkhead #10
90 Degrees
Item # 35-B1723

Aluminum Braze Rod
20 sticks
Item # 42-00110
Aluminum Braze Rod
10 sticks
Item # 42-00110-10


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Edited: Sun July 18, 2010 at 2:34 PM by TRB