Love the shirt! “Intercooler” is the word of the day and I think the passenger skid plate is there to protect the cab lift cylinder and mount... they probably should have put one in to protect the steering arm. Where did you source that condenser? That location is where I am going to put mine eventually.
So as long as they are not powered on at the time and I don’t leave them submerged for more than a few minutes. They should survive and if they don’t... well I’ll get the opportunity to build a brushless setup. :)
Looking at it a second time, The fans typically suck air thru the condenser assembly so yours is sucking air opposite the typical airflow and against any ram air coming in thru the gtill? That might be a problem on the highway or when the engine fan kicks on...
Oh my Chad, love listening, so real life - two RH, oh yes done before. So, can I buy your other one? I need to do the exact same thing you just did!! Curious, enough room for elbow AC line fitting? Thank you for sharing ("idiot with tools"), hope to see you at the FMTV Roundup and we can swap idiot stories!
I’ll be at the FMTV roundup. And yes there is quite a bit of room for the coolant lines. I’m planning on changing this design though. I want pusher fans rather than these that pull air.
Mine is mounted to the back of the cab. It's loud AF. I'm not sure why it was mounted there or if something is wrong with it that's causing it to vibrate. Does your's vibrate a lot? I wonder how much work it is to relocate it. It's so loud I think it's broken but it still blows cold air.
Yep already switched them after another commenter pointed that out. The fan set the military uses are pusher fans that are installed in front of the condenser, but these fans are puller fans so that was my mistake.
Won't that cause issues when water gets in there? I think some of the LMTVs have a switch on the dash to turn off fans for fording, but fans like these also would need to be waterproof. You're probably not planning to drive this thing through a river, but then again, you might, because you can (could).
On these fans. Yes. They are supposed to be ip47 but turns out they are ip46. So I’ll be swapping this condenser with another one. Probably in may of 2021
I still have the brackets. But I will say they are very specific to that condenser. I’ve switched to a different condenser since I did that video and it mounted completely differently.
Great video as always. I'm thinking about cutting slits into my skid plate and welding some sought of a screen behind the slit so that the condenser is protected and able to breath easier. What are your plans to protect the condenser?
Manuel Serrano I think there should be enough positive air pressure on the front of the truck it shouldn’t be too much of an issue. If I get into a situation where I need more cooling I’ll look more into it.
I got it from eBay. but I'm not happy with it right now. I've sourced another one with the correct fans. I'll update you once I get it installed, it if works that is. :)
Really enjoying your build and the way you are documenting it.
Lol 😂 always have those sets deep sockets and short 9/16, 5/8, 3/4, 15/16, and also crows foots for the air and hydraulic lines. Dang engineers.’
Nice bandsaw. lol. Interesting to see all the different a/c installs no two have been the same. Keep up the good work.
The more detail in your commentary the better. You’re doing a great job!
The highlight for me was the safety sandals and the 2 drivers side brackets. The a/c should be finished just in time for winter :D
LOL isn’t that the truth.
I cringed when I saw you remove that steel plate with flip flops. I know for sure what would have happened had I been in your place.
You guys Chad is a really good guy. You
Can ask him any question and he is great at returning msgs!
Enjoy your video, makes me feel more normal, lol. Actually, you do good work and since we are amateurs, we can't be expected to be perfect, can we? 🤪
Your welding reminds me of my prom dates,,, they weren't pretty but they got done too lol. Love the videos keep 'em coming.
i like the heavy work boots when working on heavy equipment.
Love your videos and humor! Lovely project. Would love to have one myself. Greeting from a Norwegian 🇧🇻 subscriber
Welcome to the channel. :)
I also wonder what happens to the people I give directions to.
AND, do they stop asking random people for directions ever again? 🤔
Great job!
CAD - cardboard aided design.
Love the shirt! “Intercooler” is the word of the day and I think the passenger skid plate is there to protect the cab lift cylinder and mount... they probably should have put one in to protect the steering arm. Where did you source that condenser? That location is where I am going to put mine eventually.
I put a link in the description to the eBay sale.
You go through high water and those fans are toast........
So as long as they are not powered on at the time and I don’t leave them submerged for more than a few minutes. They should survive and if they don’t... well I’ll get the opportunity to build a brushless setup. :)
How about make one more RH side and send me a set? You're already half way!
LOL, damn the bad luck on the brackets
Looking at it a second time, The fans typically suck air thru the condenser assembly so yours is sucking air opposite the typical airflow and against any ram air coming in thru the gtill? That might be a problem on the highway or when the engine fan kicks on...
rronmar son of a.... looking at the direction of rotation arrow on the fan, you are correct. Glad I have a ton of room to flip it around.
@@BrokeOverLand the fans will run in the opposite direction just swap the leads around....
Sean Fillner yeah I thought about that. But I’m not sure my OCD would accept it. :)
Grinder and paint make up for the welder I ain’t…I have lots of experience with a grinder.
Okay... I get it now... you are going for an OEM type AC system. Great!
The flip flops... are they for welding, too? LOL!
Helicool's Helipad that’s why I don’t like welding. I have to wear regular shoes. :)
They're like colin furze's safety tie, right? Good for pretty much anything? 😉
At least you didn't weld one of the brackets to the table.....LOL. And can you control direction of fans... push vs pull air on the condenser?
Lol I actually replaced the condenser in a latter video.
after watching you fab the brackets not sure but you might be like me :)
Oh my Chad, love listening, so real life - two RH, oh yes done before. So, can I buy your other one? I need to do the exact same thing you just did!! Curious, enough room for elbow AC line fitting? Thank you for sharing ("idiot with tools"), hope to see you at the FMTV Roundup and we can swap idiot stories!
I’ll be at the FMTV roundup. And yes there is quite a bit of room for the coolant lines. I’m planning on changing this design though. I want pusher fans rather than these that pull air.
I have a question for you. Where did you purchase your AC condenser from?
Advanced automation.com. But their site appears to be down now.
Mine is mounted to the back of the cab. It's loud AF. I'm not sure why it was mounted there or if something is wrong with it that's causing it to vibrate. Does your's vibrate a lot? I wonder how much work it is to relocate it. It's so loud I think it's broken but it still blows cold air.
If it ain’t broke… :) mine is quiet enough you can’t hear it over the engine.
@@BrokeOverLand this thing sounds like it's about to take off. Lol
Look like you miss one protecting plate/ skid plate under your front bumper
Hey man, am guessing the fans should be back direction right?
the grill should hit the air flow first?
Yep already switched them after another commenter pointed that out. The fan set the military uses are pusher fans that are installed in front of the condenser, but these fans are puller fans so that was my mistake.
@@BrokeOverLand keep up the nice work, really enjoying
Won't that cause issues when water gets in there? I think some of the LMTVs have a switch on the dash to turn off fans for fording, but fans like these also would need to be waterproof. You're probably not planning to drive this thing through a river, but then again, you might, because you can (could).
On these fans. Yes. They are supposed to be ip47 but turns out they are ip46. So I’ll be swapping this condenser with another one. Probably in may of 2021
@@BrokeOverLand Chances of it being the same size as this one close to 0? :-D
Ummmmmm any chance you saved those bracket pattern??? I’d kick you some cash for a copy.
I still have the brackets. But I will say they are very specific to that condenser. I’ve switched to a different condenser since I did that video and it mounted completely differently.
As they say, "you can only grind away so much shame"
Especially when you capture that shame on video and post it to the internet. :)
Great video as always. I'm thinking about cutting slits into my skid plate and welding some sought of a screen behind the slit so that the condenser is protected and able to breath easier. What are your plans to protect the condenser?
Manuel Serrano I think there should be enough positive air pressure on the front of the truck it shouldn’t be too much of an issue. If I get into a situation where I need more cooling I’ll look more into it.
Where did you source your condenser?
I got it from eBay. but I'm not happy with it right now. I've sourced another one with the correct fans. I'll update you once I get it installed, it if works that is. :)
I almost ordered this one I’m having trouble sourcing one
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