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by Tim
Tue May 17, 2016 11:59 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 2000 Chevy Prizm
Replies: 1
Views: 5695

Re: 2000 Chevy Prizm

My information shows it to be, an evaporator mounted OT. Check the liquid line outlet on the evaporator.
by Tim
Thu May 12, 2016 8:01 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Looking for advice before I change the compressor on 2007 Dodge Nitro
Replies: 1
Views: 6047

Re: Looking for advice before I change the compressor on 2007 Dodge Nitro

I do not believe this compressor has a relief valve on it. But might double check the back of the compressor. Question I have, is compressor is leaking refrigerant badly when operating. Is someone just adding more and more refrigerant? What are the pressures? Are the electric fans coming on correctl...
by Tim
Thu May 12, 2016 9:39 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: How much torque needed to turn a compressor?
Replies: 3
Views: 9933

Re: How much torque needed to turn a compressor?

Each compressor has its own resistance. An A6 will take a lot more torque to turn compared to a Scroll compressor. Most compressors can be turned by hard with reasonable resistance.
by Tim
Mon May 09, 2016 7:59 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Ac troubleshooting
Replies: 9
Views: 15950

Re: Ac troubleshooting

Be interesting to know what refrigerant you are using.
by Tim
Sun May 08, 2016 4:27 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Corvette A/C rebuild
Replies: 4
Views: 10325

Re: Corvette A/C rebuild

Add 80% to the compressor via the suction port. 20% to the accumulator.
by Tim
Wed May 04, 2016 1:44 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Custom A/C system diagnostic
Replies: 13
Views: 26133

Re: Custom A/C system diagnostic

Hard to beat you listed pressures. IS the capillary tube on the exp valve attached to the suction line and wrapped with moisture resistant tape? The system is using the 99' Mercury OT, the TXV was removed as the plumbing was deemed too difficult at the time of installation... Personally, i would ch...
by Tim
Wed May 04, 2016 1:19 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Custom A/C system diagnostic
Replies: 13
Views: 26133

Re: Custom A/C system diagnostic

Hard to beat you listed pressures.

IS the capillary tube on the exp valve attached to the suction line and wrapped with moisture resistant tape?
by Tim
Fri Apr 29, 2016 1:12 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Mounting evaporator on its side
Replies: 6
Views: 13678

Re: Mounting evaporator on its side

Thanks Tim, Not what I wanted to hear, but better than building an ineffective system. The link you provided is good; lots of evaporators to choose from, but unfortunately no measurements. Do you know of an evaporator that is approx 9" x 5"? Thanks again, Paul I can check with a coil comp...
by Tim
Thu Apr 28, 2016 9:05 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Mounting evaporator on its side
Replies: 6
Views: 13678

Re: Mounting evaporator on its side

Hi, I am building a custom AC and I have been trying to find a small evaporator 9" wide by 5" high. the only evaporator I can find is from a Freightliner http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Heater-Evaporator-coil-Fits-Freightliner-with-OEM-N83-315910-/291646128186?hash=item43e776c03a:g:4eUAAOSwNy...
by Tim
Sat Apr 23, 2016 7:13 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 99 Suburban AC hose with rubber ball valve - upgrade?
Replies: 3
Views: 10308

Re: 99 Suburban AC hose with rubber ball valve - upgrade?

Not that I'm aware of. If you get a better image of the connection. I believe that primary valve is replaceable.

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