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by tbirdtbird
Sun Dec 17, 2023 9:45 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Wiring Question on New A/C Switch
Replies: 6
Views: 5601

Re: Wiring Question on New A/C Switch

The 2 old switches should be in series with the hot wire to the compressor relay. So, if either were to open, the comp would shut down. So, for one of the switches (it matters not which one), wire the two harness wires together. For the other switch, connect the 2 harness wires to the 2 new switch w...
by tbirdtbird
Sat Dec 16, 2023 11:50 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 53 Packard Patrician factory AC
Replies: 66
Views: 117045

Re: 53 Packard Patrician factory AC

I should have specified getting into first gear (non-synchro) can be the challenge. Glad you are gonna try it first
by tbirdtbird
Sat Dec 16, 2023 10:25 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Wiring Question on New A/C Switch
Replies: 6
Views: 5601

Re: Wiring Question on New A/C Switch

2 of your links are "file not found"
by tbirdtbird
Sat Dec 16, 2023 10:17 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 53 Packard Patrician factory AC
Replies: 66
Views: 117045

Re: 53 Packard Patrician factory AC

"Crank pulley OD 6.75", OE idle speed is 450 rpm but I can bump it up to what the compressor would need." Please remember that if you have the idle set too high on a stick shift that you will have a lot of trouble shifting it...you will get a lot of grinding. Try it ahead of time befo...
by tbirdtbird
Fri Dec 08, 2023 10:05 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Tim or anyone need oil capacity
Replies: 3
Views: 8456

Re: Tim or anyone need oil capacity

Thanks, Tim. Have a great day!
by tbirdtbird
Thu Dec 07, 2023 12:25 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Tim or anyone need oil capacity
Replies: 3
Views: 8456

Tim or anyone need oil capacity

Tim or anyone, working on a 1972 Formula 455 with factory air (which of course includes the A6 and the muffler) and need the oil capacity,
Thanks, Dave
by tbirdtbird
Wed Dec 06, 2023 4:35 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 53 Packard Patrician factory AC
Replies: 66
Views: 117045

Re: 53 Packard Patrician factory AC

Which engine do you have? The 288 and 327 were of the same block and had 5 mains. The 356 had 9 mains. Granted this is not a car forum, but I have restored the '54 Packard ambulance w/ 288. Be careful of the rearward valves. Cooling back there was sub optimal and you had to stay on top of adjusting ...
by tbirdtbird
Wed Dec 06, 2023 8:53 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 53 Packard Patrician factory AC
Replies: 66
Views: 117045

Re: 53 Packard Patrician factory AC

I have discussed this case with some other AC guys, and it is possible that a shop that can rebuild the famous GM A6 might be able to overhaul the OEM comp. (which is a semi-hermetic) Or perhaps a shop that overhauls semi-hermetic comps as used commercially such as a Copeland semi-hermetic. Is there...
by tbirdtbird
Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:59 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 53 Packard Patrician factory AC
Replies: 66
Views: 117045

Re: 53 Packard Patrician factory AC

Well said, Tim.
Hopefully you are not too offended.....
I think he owes you an apology
by tbirdtbird
Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:50 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 53 Packard Patrician factory AC
Replies: 66
Views: 117045

Re: 53 Packard Patrician factory AC

I see an overdrive relay so you won't be anywhere near 4K RPM