Ford E-150 Orifice Tube

1915 FORD F-150
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I have a 88 Ford conversion van, 300cid 4.9L six cylinder with front and rear air and need to replace the AC compressor and orifice tube.
Can anyone tell me where the orifice tube is located?
Usually they are near the evaporator and have an indention in the liquid line but I don't see it.
Jan 26, 2006 at 5:35 PM
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The orifice tube is located in the liquid line after the condenser. :wink:
Jan 28, 2006 at 9:00 AM
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Locate the orifice tube in the liquid line after the condenser when replacing the AC compressor and orifice tube.

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The owner of a 1988 Ford conversion van with a 4.9L six-cylinder and front and rear air asked where the orifice tube is located while replacing the AC compressor and orifice tube. They expected it near the evaporator with an indentation in the liquid line but could not find it. The expert stated that the orifice tube is in the liquid line after the condenser.

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