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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY1991TRACER BASE, 4D SEDAN, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 122 (A/C-HEATER SYSTEM - MANUAL)A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
1991 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Sedan, Automatic

A/C System Specifications

1991 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION 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).
RENDER: 1.0x

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