A/C System Specifications

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A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

Application

Specification

Compressor Type

3.0L (Except SHO) & 3.8L

Ford FS-10 10-Cyl.

3.0L SHO & 3.2L SHO

Nippondenso 10P15F 10-Cyl.

Compressor Belt Tension

140-160 lbs. (63.5-72.5 kg)

System Oil Capacity ⁽¹⁾

3.0L (Except SHO) & 3.8L

7 ozs.

3.0L SHO & 3.2L SHO

8 ozs.

Refrigerant Capacity

31-33 ozs.

System Operating Pressures ⁽²⁾

High Side

130-230 psi (9.1-16.1 kg/cm² )

Low Side

22-47 psi (1.5-3.3 kg/cm² )

⁽¹⁾	Systems with R-134a must use PAG (YN-12) Refrigerant Oil Ford Specification WSH-M1C231-B).

⁽²⁾	Operating pressures at ambient temperature of 80°F (27°C).