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by Tim
Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:47 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: line size
Replies: 8
Views: 160

Re: line size

If you glance at the Mustang kits on Classic's site. They "all" use a TXV/drier set-up. This means #8 valve to Evap core and #6 off the valve. Not sure why need for a step-up/down fitting is needed.
by Tim
Wed Mar 13, 2024 2:49 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: line size
Replies: 8
Views: 160

Re: line size

Are you accounting for the expansion device? All the units I've seen have an expansion device attached to the evap core, on those underdash units.
by Tim
Wed Mar 13, 2024 7:58 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: line size
Replies: 8
Views: 160

Re: line size

Classic Auto Air not supplying support on this? That would seem odd as I know them and they are always helpful.

PS: do you not have an expansion device on the evap? Normally they are #8 to the core and #6 off the valve.
by Tim
Thu Feb 29, 2024 8:02 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 1969 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
Replies: 16
Views: 4124

Re: 1969 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

I got your email, but my reply was blocked.
by Tim
Wed Feb 28, 2024 11:35 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 1969 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
Replies: 16
Views: 4124

Re: 1969 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

Cusser, your email bounced back saying you blocked me.
by Tim
Wed Feb 28, 2024 8:58 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 1969 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
Replies: 16
Views: 4124

Re: 1969 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

Okay. The site should be clean according to the monitoring service.
by Tim
Tue Feb 27, 2024 4:47 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 1969 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
Replies: 16
Views: 4124

Re: 1969 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

It's an A6 by your part number. Hub/bearing fail all the time on those. Resurface the clutch pulley, bearing, and hub. A6 will always leak for the most part. If it still has some refrigerant. I'd do the clutch rebuild first. Swap oil and accumulator and see what you get with R134a. The old caddy sh...
by Tim
Wed Feb 07, 2024 4:33 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Newbie, installing "custom" system
Replies: 73
Views: 64547

Re: Newbie, installing "custom" system

The ATCO fittings at 7.95 mm OD seem about right. The ones that measure as small as 7.6 mm appear to be out of spec to me. The order came in from ACKITS, their fittings measure 7.85mm, they evidently did not read the notes as I asked for a sample of their #6 hose. Considering they have a 15 foot mi...
by Tim
Sun Feb 04, 2024 4:26 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Newbie, installing "custom" system
Replies: 73
Views: 64547

Re: Newbie, installing "custom" system

Mogman wrote: Sun Feb 04, 2024 12:37 pm I am going to order more hose from ACKITS, hopefully it will fit better
Before buying more hose. Post an image of what you have. Some of us might remember crappy #6 fittings being sold on the web. Might be best to bring up your concerns with your supplier.
by Tim
Sat Jan 27, 2024 9:55 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Denso or aftermarket??
Replies: 5
Views: 1850

Re: Denso or aftermarket??

Mogman wrote: Sat Jan 27, 2024 9:48 am Thanks, I think I want a factory Denso compressor.
Yep.