BIG CRIMPIN' - Building AC SYSTEM for C10 LS Swap - UTX

Today at Ugly Truck, we’re talking air conditioning condensers, fittings, and hoses, and how to hook up the A/C system on this 1984 squarebody C10 LS swap. Jerry talks about which condenser to use, and we get started by flushing the AC system. We install a new orifice tube and accumulator, and reuse the original C10 high pressure line and condenser. Using some adapter fittings on the LS Denso 10S17F compressor, we make some new custom AC lines. This crimp tool makes fabricating new hoses easy!
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[@DanielRodriguez-ty4qe]

What an excellent job. I hope you continue doing videos like this one

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks for your feedback, Daniel! We always try to learn and make each video better than the last. Just curious, what did you like about this video?

[@DanielRodriguez-ty4qe]

The fact that you can make the a/c work with existing and oem parts. No need to spend money on a fancy a/c

[@lyonsmotorsports8440]

Your attention to detail and teaching is awesome as always!! Thank you again for another educational and enjoyable video.

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks so much Lyons! We appreciate you tuning in! --Emily and Jerry

[@totallybonkers]

Really cool modification to make it work with the standard hoses. Anything to make off the shelf parts fit and work like OEM is the best!

[@UglyTruckExperience]

We love using off-the-shelf OEM parts every chance we get. It just makes things so much simpler, and is usually the "budget friendly" option. Thanks for tuning in!

[@jonvasquez4729]

I’m glad to see the “Chrome Never Gets You Home” package being put to good use finally! Love the channel, and I’m glad I could bring a couple laughs to the show, and wish I could do more to support y’all! Gonna post pics on the UTX fb page of my grandsons Chevy project we started a couple weeks ago…

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks again! Jerry really has been wearing the hat a lot. It's quite the conversation piece when someone stops in. 🤣 Can't wait to check out the new project!! --Emily

[@heyallenify]

Thanks for the tip on the flush solvent, I'd been looking for something a bit more volatile than the citrus flush that I'd used previously, and which was an absolute pain to get fully out of the cooling system afterward. I'm getting ready to flush and rebuild a system on a stock vehicle, as well as building a system for an LS swapped car, so a gallon has already been ordered, and another might be needed in time.

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Hey Allen. I think I remember trying some type of citrus flush also at one point. I would love it if this solvent wasn't as pricey as it is, but does work great. Back in the day when I first started doing this stuff we used hot soapy water to flush everything out. Those days are over. Thanks for watching. Jerry

[@totallybonkers]

Oh, love the graphics too. Big Crimpin' 😂😂

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks Bonkers! We like puns almost as much as we like using OEM parts! 😁 We appreciate you watching and commenting! --Emily and Jerry

[@totallybonkers]

We want to see the evaporator replacement video!! I know it's a pain, but good knowledge ❤

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Your wish is our command! 😁 It'll be coming up very soon! Thanks, Bonkers! 👋

[@wowitslou]

This is definitely the coolest video you guys have done yet! I just got my lines finished up. I bought all the tools, gauges, pump and that same crimper tool. I got all the fittings and hose from cold hose website. Unfortunately I think my brand new amazon ac compressor is junk. The clutch was slipping and smelled like electrical fire. I'll be taking that back out this week, sad face...

[@UglyTruckExperience]

That's a bummer! 😞 But how's the rest of your swap coming along?

[@wowitslou]

@@UglyTruckExperience it's awesome, really fast! I put that brain tooley truck Norris cam in there. Once I get the air conditioner running all I have left to do is the fuel tanks with the in tank pumps. I just have a cheap frame rail pump now with the corvette filter/regulator. I'll be studying all your videos on pumps, wiring and dual tank setup when I get to that part. I have the videos saved. Really appreciate all the work you guys are putting in!

[@guschacon8964]

Yall did an awesome job on step by step A/C install, older C10 radiator support and condenser are a lil different, but its good to know different ways to get the job done!! 😎

[@guschacon8964]

Like 79 C10 for instance

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks Gus! They are a little different, but we'll be sure to talk about that when we get back to our 74 K10 swap. Thanks for tuning in! 👍

[@throttlewatch4614]

I flushed the AC system in my semi with paint thinner cleaner and a windshield washer bottle from a truck I scrapped then used a shop vac the blower end and it works better than it ever has

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Whatever gets the job done! 💪😁

[@throttlewatch4614]

@@UglyTruckExperience one can of ac flush was $25 one gallon of thinner was $25 the lines on my sleeper are 8 feet long

[@maxjones9139]

I'd watch the video doing the work! I have an 84 I am about to do the same ac job.

[@UglyTruckExperience]

We're on it! 😁👍 Thanks Max!

[@maxjones9139]

@@UglyTruckExperience It’s honestly because of your channel I’ve purchased an 03 Yukon xl for a donor to my 84 k10. I’ve learned a lot. Enough to make a huge mess anyway! Thank you!

[@Chevykev76]

Another great video guys, looking forward to your next!

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks Kev! 👋

[@titomorales1193]

Just what i was looking for. Hope you can make a video on how to wire it to the computer

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Hello Tito. Here is a link to that video. Thanks for watching. Jerry and Emily. studio.kzbin.infotv1LtLT9zmM/edit

[@throttlewatch4614]

The best working AC system is a clean and ultra dry one

[@wadebrowne5076]

Another awesome video, yall are awesome 👌🏽 👏🏽 👍🏽

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks Wade! We appreciate you! 👍

[@thabigghomie_]

Thanks needed this video you guys ROCK❤💪🏾🔥

[@UglyTruckExperience]

💪😎 We got you!

[@treborjm87]

Another Great video! Good ideas on modifying the radiator support! Any worries about the AC line being so close to that exhaust manifold? Bummer about the evaporator. Any chance that you will do a video on how you mount the donor battery tray or the stock donor air cleaner box? Thanks Ya’ll! Rob

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Thanks Rob! That line really isn't any closer to the manifold than it was on the original set up. I do try to turn it as far away as I can, but it's never been a problem. We'll be sure to cover the battery try and stock air box the next time we do it. We appreciate you tuning in! --Jerry and Emily

[@davesr.4836]

Hey !!! Im from Lubbock, Tx !!

[@UglyTruckExperience]

You'll definitely need AC down there! Thanks for tuning in, Dave! --Emily and Jerry

[@jonvasquez4729]

Hello fellow Texan! I’m from Falfurrias, Tx just south of King Ranch, but live in Redding, Ca to be near my grandkids

[@bobbysanders6231]

Ya"ll are so welcome, hope Ya"ll enjoy.

[@UglyTruckExperience]

We will, definitely! Thanks again! We'll be putting those step bits to use this weekend! 😎

[@bobbysanders6231]

@@UglyTruckExperience don't work Jerry to hard... lol

[@RaysLaughsAndLyrics]

Cool folks bring on the chill. Modify a condenser, such a thrill. A new hat makes the day. Bend and crimp, cut 'n fit, OK. Flush, clean and evaporate. Be thorough, work to win, don't hesitate. Most important, I must state. LIKE, SUBBSCRIBE.. Don't hesitate! 👍🔔

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Always great to hear the great words of Ray Bann! We love all your awesome comments! 😁👍 --Emily and Jerry

[@throttlewatch4614]

The kid who charged my semi said to have the engine fan on at start up with a new compressor and he also turned the compressor by hand during the engine off charging

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Sounds like the kid did a great job. Just curious, what's the refrigerant capacity on your truck?

[@throttlewatch4614]

@@UglyTruckExperience 4 lbs

[@harleynightster12]

Is there any way you could provide the size of fittings and hoses id need to make the lower line that goes from the dryer to the condensor, the one that you did not modify at all. My truck did not come with that style and the only ones i can find online all have the rear ac port. Thank you!

[@gmray7301]

Hi guys! Just recovering from surgery

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Hey Ray! Hope you're doing well! Here's to a speedy recovery! --Emily and Jerry

[@gmray7301]

@@UglyTruckExperience thank you

[@earlhiser2341]

i have a question if you check the system for leaks with a vacuum and it has a leak would it not suck in contamination ? love the channel

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Hello Earl. It will draw air and moisture back into the system and will have to be evacuated again once the leak is fixed. Thanks for watching. We appreciate it. Jerry and Emily

[@netster7601]

👋

[@UglyTruckExperience]

👋👋

[@Firedowg999]

do you know the torque specs for the compressor fittings by chance? I got some similar to what you are using, can't get it to seal for nothing.

[@UglyTruckExperience]

General motors says the torque spec on the line fittings is 12 foot lbs. I can't say that I have ever had a problem with them sealing at those fittings. I am sure you have replaced the seals. Thanks. Jerry

[@PhilPierce-r3s]

Building a 68 c10 ls swap 2000 silverado. Using stock 2000 compressor. Which condenser would you use? Electric fans. Running camaro water pump. Thank you

[@PhilPierce-r3s]

The stock 68 one or the 2000 silverado one

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Hello Phil. I would go with the 68 condenser on that one. Jerry

[@PhilPierce-r3s]

@@UglyTruckExperience thank you for responding. Appreciate the help.

[@joshuabrumback9681]

I'm up by KC and wanted to reach out to u guys about a k5 blazer swap but Google says ur permanently closed 😒 I went to cdl school in Strafford at Route 66

[@UglyTruckExperience]

Hey Joshua! We marked the Google listing closed when we closed out daily repair business. Send us an email at [e-mail] and tell us about your swap. Thanks for reaching out! --Emily and Jerry

[@joshuabrumback9681]

@@UglyTruckExperience thank you, sent