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- Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:50 pm
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: 53 Packard Patrician factory AC
- Replies: 66
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Re: 53 Packard Patrician factory AC
I see an overdrive relay so you won't be anywhere near 4K RPM
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 7:47 pm
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: 53 Packard Patrician factory AC
- Replies: 66
- Views: 126050
Re: 53 Packard Patrician factory AC
"This forum is highly outdated."
In one man's opinion. If it is so outdated, why bother coming here?
You can resize pics in Paint (Microsoft basic photo editor) with 2 mouse strokes if you don't have a broken hand
In one man's opinion. If it is so outdated, why bother coming here?
You can resize pics in Paint (Microsoft basic photo editor) with 2 mouse strokes if you don't have a broken hand
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 5:04 pm
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: 53 Packard Patrician factory AC
- Replies: 66
- Views: 126050
Re: 53 Packard Patrician factory AC
Per Bohica, "Engine speed range and drive sizes matter. If you don't have enough compressor volume the system will be awful." Your original engine is a long-stroke low revving engine, typical of the day. All the torque is down low and red line is probably 3K at best. Any more than that and...
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 12:44 pm
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: Calling Bohica2xo or JohnHere or Ice
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5999
Calling Bohica2xo or JohnHere or Ice
Brad or John or Ice there is a new thread on here about a re-engineer of a vintage '53 Packard system which has your name all over it. Possibly you have seen it.
https://autoacforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=14942
Regards, Dave
https://autoacforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=14942
Regards, Dave
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 12:37 pm
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: 53 Packard Patrician factory AC
- Replies: 66
- Views: 126050
Re: 53 Packard Patrician factory AC
You have a most interesting project at hand. I believe Packard was the first to offer auto AC. It is a shame that you want info from us but won't take a few minutes to resize your pics. I am of the opinion that the expansion valve will work as is. There are several other highly knowledgeable techs o...
- Thu Nov 16, 2023 3:22 pm
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: Can't figure out why I'm not getting cold air - compressor works and system is charged (I think).
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13340
Re: Can't figure out why I'm not getting cold air - compressor works and system is charged (I think).
From what you describe it sounds like they did OK.
Evacuation/recovery of refrigerant of a system with a pro machine seldom removes much oil at all.
Were you able to see any 'wet' areas on any fittings or hoses? Or areas where dirt had collected? (leaking oil tends to attract dirt)
Evacuation/recovery of refrigerant of a system with a pro machine seldom removes much oil at all.
Were you able to see any 'wet' areas on any fittings or hoses? Or areas where dirt had collected? (leaking oil tends to attract dirt)
- Thu Nov 16, 2023 1:18 pm
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: Can't figure out why I'm not getting cold air - compressor works and system is charged (I think).
- Replies: 13
- Views: 13340
Re: Can't figure out why I'm not getting cold air - compressor works and system is charged (I think).
"Do you think it was getting damaged by running it with such little refrigerant? "
The refrigerant carries the oil all through the system. Of course, only the comp needs any oil. So, yes a comp can be harmed by a charge level that is too low.
As you stated, only time will tell
The refrigerant carries the oil all through the system. Of course, only the comp needs any oil. So, yes a comp can be harmed by a charge level that is too low.
As you stated, only time will tell
- Fri Nov 10, 2023 12:58 pm
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: Compressor turning question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11148
Re: Compressor turning question
send Tim an email with the make model year of car and ask him for everything from the firewall forward. He will respond, he is very accommodating. Then you can compare your prices. But he has very good quality prices at very reasonable prices. This type of repair , while aggravating, and costly, is ...
- Fri Nov 10, 2023 9:10 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: Compressor turning question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11148
Re: Compressor turning question
"I saw videos of people flushing ac lines with carb cleaner..can I save some of the lines by doing that?" This yields very unpredictable results. My good friend John, above, probably has more faith in line flushing than we do, we just replace them. I do not think carb cleaner is a good cho...
- Thu Nov 09, 2023 10:35 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: Compressor turning question
- Replies: 10
- Views: 11148
Re: Compressor turning question
"When I turn the center shaft by hand it is tough, it turns about a 1/4, the gets tight, I hear/feel a click and then it turns...over and over again." Bad news. "I'm thinking maybe the compressor went bad and then caused the clutch to break off. " Correct. How many miles out of c...