hi
install the second condenser in a series hose arrangement . Many car makers do it this way . Never seen a parallel system .
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- Thu Jan 19, 2023 7:21 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Procedures, Tips and FAQ.
- Topic: My exp. fitting a second condensor
- Replies: 3
- Views: 11430
- Fri Dec 16, 2022 5:54 pm
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: Another Ford Ranger AC Issue
- Replies: 38
- Views: 2567
Re: Another Ford Ranger AC Issue
hi Thermal / viscous hub fans perform different for different makers . The old test method is drive car for 20mins on a 75f above 20c day . The fan should have high drag or almost locked up when checked in the shop . Replaced Toyota new vs old no difference .The fans are lazy . Fords are very lazy f...
- Fri Dec 09, 2022 2:46 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: Another Ford Ranger AC Issue
- Replies: 38
- Views: 2567
Re: Another Ford Ranger AC Issue
hi Has the vehicle ever been in a crash repairer ?? use a refrigerant identifier ,also check for non condensables eg air degas system and measure weight of refrigerant recovered If its a PX Ranger yes they have blend door issues . Yes the easiest way to disregard heater is to join hose feed return o...
- Sat Oct 22, 2022 5:56 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Procedures, Tips and FAQ.
- Topic: Idle up /stand alone thermistor ,universal applications
- Replies: 1
- Views: 615
Idle up /stand alone thermistor ,universal applications
hi Finally found a system that is universal enough to work on almost any carburettor car . VS the Rochester unit which only functioned once u flicked the accel pedal which of course your engine might stall if equipped with performance cam .GM repackaged it as it was an idle stop solenoid originally....
- Sun Sep 04, 2022 3:27 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: Poor cooling - diagnosing weak compressor or a TXV
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4225
Re: Poor cooling - diagnosing weak compressor or a TXV
hi Clean the evap ,and change the TXV while its all out . Cleaned the fleet vehicles every 60--80k miles . Most were at least partly covered in debris . Excessive long term dirty evap cores are far more likely to leak . Caused by excess moisture and any acid based chemicals on the air born debris .
- Fri Jul 08, 2022 1:13 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: What happens when capacity of system is exceeded?
- Replies: 76
- Views: 27004
Re: What happens when capacity of system is exceeded?
hi low side freezing point temp is around the 28-30psi On your gauges commonly seen 20--40psi but usually 25---35 psi . Yes there are exceptions High side R12 was common at 130--150psi in refrigeration convert this to temperature R12 at 130psi == R134a at 150psi SUPPLYING THE EVAP WITH COLD COLD 100...
- Wed Jul 06, 2022 9:38 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: Whatever happened to that ultra-cold Ford truck?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4765
Re: Whatever happened to that ultra-cold Ford truck?
hi A good working auto air can achieve low vent temps in hot weather . My 2007 diesel Ford Ranger I finally fixed properly in approx 2015 . Done at approx 65,000miles new evap core new txv new desiccant bag added 2nd condenser with e fan Performance in the record setting hottest day 46 deg cel 114f ...
- Sun Jul 03, 2022 12:14 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: K5 r134 conversion, where to go from here? Help?
- Replies: 26
- Views: 4043
Re: K5 r134 conversion, where to go from here? Help?
hi
Sanden 7H15 common conversion compressor is 154.9cc = 9.45 cuin ,,,,, oil capacity 130--200ml pending model
Sanden SD508 compressor size 138cc = 8.4 cuin
Delco R4 comp size 164cc=10 cuin . oil cap 170cc
Sanden 7H15 common conversion compressor is 154.9cc = 9.45 cuin ,,,,, oil capacity 130--200ml pending model
Sanden SD508 compressor size 138cc = 8.4 cuin
Delco R4 comp size 164cc=10 cuin . oil cap 170cc
- Fri Jun 24, 2022 12:09 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: Brand new A/C from scratch - '88 Mustang
- Replies: 29
- Views: 15660
Re: Brand new A/C from scratch - '88 Mustang
hi many custom systems out there in operation R134a sight glass running full How u ask because the condenser is either very large or the vehicle / machine uses 2x condenser cores high pressures common 150--200 psi in 90 --115f ambient weather and high humidity Compressor oil R12 and R134a for ----- ...
- Thu Jun 16, 2022 6:08 pm
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Procedures, Tips and FAQ.
- Topic: Specific procedures for charging/evaluation - How? Where? What?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 13170
Re: Specific procedures for charging/evaluation - How? Where? What?
hi 1/ charge/repair in shade ,but remember vehicle will operate in full sun 2/ a good air con should be able to operate with at least 1xdoor open if not all !!! 3/ yes always test a/con on recirculate 4/ & 5/ both blowers on medium speed 6 / pressures and temperature performance need checking at...