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by 1GCamaro
Thu Sep 16, 2021 11:19 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Changing Hose Sizes?
Replies: 11
Views: 8026

Re: Changing Hose Sizes?

The discharge line from comp to cond needs to be the standard equivalent of a #8 hose. Reduced OD hose is OK but requires special fittings. Aluminum tube is OK but you need to check the pressure rating of the tubing you want to use. The high side can sometimes (inadvertantly) get to 300-350 psi, I ...
by 1GCamaro
Thu Sep 16, 2021 7:52 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Changing Hose Sizes?
Replies: 11
Views: 8026

Re: Changing Hose Sizes?

I don't understand what you are talking about. May I suggest we talk about the pipe/hose assemblies like this: Discharge Line - Goes from compressor to the condenser, high pressure, high temperature gas Liquid Line - Goes from the condenser to the receiver, also might apply to another line that goe...
by 1GCamaro
Wed Sep 15, 2021 6:59 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Changing Hose Sizes?
Replies: 11
Views: 8026

Re: Changing Hose Sizes?

That side of the system is very forgiving, the sizes tbird listed are pretty standard. I don't think I've ever seen a #10 discharge hose, nothing wrong with it as long as it doesn't burst, only downside is it's stiffer, bigger, more expensive, harder to route, no performance problems. #8 is usually...
by 1GCamaro
Wed Sep 15, 2021 6:41 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Changing Hose Sizes?
Replies: 11
Views: 8026

Re: Changing Hose Sizes?

So cond to FD is now 8 and only needs to be 6, so again, you can go up in size, never down Same for the comp to cond, you are 10 now, which is larger than it needs to be, so no problem. Are all your connections Male Insert O Ring? Or are there flares involved Where are you finding these adapters? R...
by 1GCamaro
Wed Sep 15, 2021 2:20 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Changing Hose Sizes?
Replies: 11
Views: 8026

Re: Changing Hose Sizes?

I personally am having some trouble with the way you are describing, esp what to what The typical hose sizes are as follows evap to comp 10 comp to cond 8 cond to FD 6 FD to TXV 6 What kind of mongrel setup do you have? What is the car? Sounds like the drier you are using has non-standard connectio...
by 1GCamaro
Wed Sep 15, 2021 12:39 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Changing Hose Sizes?
Replies: 11
Views: 8026

Changing Hose Sizes?

I'm curious if having various hose sizes will cause problems when updating an old car AC system. I'm replacing the condenser in this phase. My old system was like this: Hi Side: Compressor Size 10 with barb and # 10 hose clamped --- downsize adapter near condenser to short piece of hose - Size 8 hos...
by 1GCamaro
Mon Sep 13, 2021 7:50 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Unusual Fittings Source
Replies: 1
Views: 1633

Unusual Fittings Source

Anyone have a source for special AC fittings? This is a 15 degree fitting connecting to my drier - and since it's a pretty tight fit the curve makes it work. Image
by 1GCamaro
Wed Jul 28, 2021 12:58 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Cooling The Old Condenser
Replies: 39
Views: 19633

Re: Cooling The Old Condenser

Not trying to hijack the forum sponsor here - this is a PF with exact fit for my Camaro. I'm just wondering how much hassle it is to make a universal work after seeing this price.

https://www.originalair.com/67-68-camar ... allel-flow
by 1GCamaro
Mon Jul 26, 2021 10:14 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Cooling The Old Condenser
Replies: 39
Views: 19633

Re: Cooling The Old Condenser

So at least both inlet and outlet on passenger side. Probably not going to find one with the drop tube, so a 90 degree fitting on the inlet will get the hoses pointed at the stock routing. I will have a look Something like this 25.6 x16 x 3/4 thick perhaps? https://shop.bergstrominc.com/Bergstrom/I...
by 1GCamaro
Mon Jul 26, 2021 7:32 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Cooling The Old Condenser
Replies: 39
Views: 19633

Re: Cooling The Old Condenser

Pic please one should be on top the other on bottom One does indeed come out at the top but there's a permanent line that goes down the side of the condenser and then turns 90 degrees out at the bottom, so as far as hoses are concerned, they both attach at the bottom - one above the other. Make sen...