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by Ajrothm
Mon Aug 15, 2022 3:04 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge
Replies: 49
Views: 13598

Re: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge

You and he are correct... there is a lot of heat load under the hood.... but it’s the same heat load I had when it used to blow 38* less then 2 years ago...

Here was all of my numbers from 2 years ago when I first charged it.
by Ajrothm
Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:44 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge
Replies: 49
Views: 13598

Re: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge

At first I thought the charge may be a little low but, after checking pressures in these higher ambient temps, the pressures seem more in line. So I didn’t add any Freon. I was worried the high side pressure would go to high. So I’m not sure what to do now. I know it’s something with the AC system a...
by Ajrothm
Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:41 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge
Replies: 49
Views: 13598

Re: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge

This is how I can tell the compressor is on/off. The laptop shows “AC ON” which means the compressor is on. And it cycles a lot when driving...but at idle it’s pretty steadily staying on.
by Ajrothm
Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:38 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge
Replies: 49
Views: 13598

Re: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge

So today while driving, it took about 10 mins to get into the low 50s vent temps. At idle I’d see 49-51* and the compressor stayed on pretty steady. When driving the temps seemed to increase to about 53-57* at 50-60 mph (2000-2200 rpms) and the compressor seemed to cycle on and off a lot. I can see ...
by Ajrothm
Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:35 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge
Replies: 49
Views: 13598

Re: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge

That is the picture with 111* on the thermometer. Pic 2 on this page.
by Ajrothm
Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:33 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge
Replies: 49
Views: 13598

Re: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge

Engine revved to about 2000+ rpms.
by Ajrothm
Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:31 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge
Replies: 49
Views: 13598

Re: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge

Engine speed revved to 1500-1800 rpms,
All other settings are the same.
by Ajrothm
Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:28 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge
Replies: 49
Views: 13598

Re: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge

Idle at around 1000 rpms, AC on Max, doors shut, fan speed on 3. Vent temp around 53*.
by Ajrothm
Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:23 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge
Replies: 49
Views: 13598

Re: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge

Ambient temp at the radiator. 94* outside but hotter in the garage.
by Ajrothm
Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:21 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge
Replies: 49
Views: 13598

Re: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge

Pic test..

Frosty suction line after 30 min drive.