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Under the Hood & HVAC / Re: 1985 wagon AC

Last post by vangremlin - April 21, 2025, 06:45:24 PM

I'm no A/C expert, but I believe those switches came into play when they started putting the round, Sanden type compressors in the Eagles.  With the old York compressors, there was a separate oil component so the compressor would stay lubricated even if all the refrigerant leaked out.  In the Sanden units, the oil was mixed in with the refrigerant, so if there was a leak, the oil was gone too.


Again, I'm no expert but that is my understanding.

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Under the Hood & HVAC / Re: 1985 wagon AC

Last post by MIPS - April 21, 2025, 03:51:05 PM

I can't remember if the Eagle had only a high or low pressure cut-out switch located next to the condenser sight glass but I have noticed a lot of eagles lose their loop pressure. Depending on how desperate you want AC (it is actually really nice when it works) I'd start with having the system pumped down to vacuum and seeing how long it takes to leak back up again.

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Under the Hood & HVAC / Re: 1985 wagon AC

Last post by 89 MJ - April 21, 2025, 02:08:33 PM

I would guess that it just needs a charge. I could be wrong, but I believe that most AC systems won't even turn the compressor on if they are too low on refrigerant.

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Under the Hood & HVAC / 1985 wagon AC

Last post by Greg - April 21, 2025, 01:37:56 PM

Hello!  I recently purchased an 85 wagon with AC. I tried the AC recently by simply turning to Max AC. The air was not cool.  Should I have it charged or should I first check the AC compressor to see if it works, and how do I go about checking the compressor, please?  Thanks in advance 

#5

Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels & Tires / Re: Jeep XJ Shackles on an Eag...

Last post by 89 MJ - April 21, 2025, 12:07:06 AM

That does look like a good way to go, especially with all of the adjustability. Another option would be a spring slider. You'd lose height, but supposedly they're great for performance applications. They seem like they'd be the most rigid option for cornering. I don't know how they do off road though, if that's much of a concern. I know a guy that had them on the front of an IH Scout and said they were great.

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Suspension, Steering, Brakes, Wheels & Tires / Jeep XJ Shackles on an Eagle?

Last post by EagleSX4_5Speed - April 20, 2025, 11:58:11 PM

I am looking to upgrade the rear shackles on my car. The factory Eagle shackles are basically 2 plates  that bolt together. Using a bolt in shackle hanger.

I like the design of the Jeep XJ Cherokee shackles better. Being that they have the upper bushing built into the shackle and should be more rigid when cornering.

There are a few companies that make shackle relocation brackets for the XJ Cherokee and I think they would work great to convert the Eagle to a better shackle design.

Just curious if anyone has tried this before or if it is even worth pursuing?

This bracket kit from Ruff Stuff Specialties looks like it could work.https://www.ruffstuffspecialties.com/R2614-A.html

There are other options out there as well.

#7

Project Cars / Re: My First Car - 86 Wagon

Last post by 89 MJ - April 15, 2025, 09:24:05 PM

I went to an AMC show over the weekend. Was able to pick up an 85-88 brochure for $2. Now just to figure out what year it is from.

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Spirit/Concord Projects / Re: AMC Sundancer 1982

Last post by juhap - April 13, 2025, 03:52:17 PM

I had my transmission fixed during last summer.
Now it was time to fix top. Removed targa and cab and left those to be renewed.

While they are away, I did fiberglass job.





Little bit of bondo needed...



And then some black paint.

#9

Your Eagle(s) / Re: 1983 SX/4 Dull "Penny"

Last post by EagleSX4_5Speed - April 10, 2025, 07:16:44 AM

I made my own. I tried to use the Cherokee axle brackets but it put the link mounting point centered over the axle. With the links being at about 45 degrees. I moved the mounting point back to have more vertical link. I used the existing holes in the frame to mount the bar to the frame.

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Your Eagle(s) / Re: 1983 SX/4 Dull "Penny"

Last post by maddog - April 09, 2025, 11:27:34 PM

Did you make your own brackets or did you get them from somewhere?