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by Dougflas
Tue Jun 06, 2017 6:12 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 73 Trans Am r134 retrofit cooling question now that summer's here
Replies: 9
Views: 11122

Re: 73 Trans Am r134 retrofit cooling question now that summer's here

Vent temps may be cooler on low er speeds because the air is contacting the evaporator for a longer period of time thus removing more heat from the air. There becomes a point when this does not happen depending upon the heat load. For testing, we normally use high blower speed 1500 rpm.
by Dougflas
Mon Jun 05, 2017 3:11 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: How much can you empty a 30lb drum?
Replies: 1
Views: 3767

Re: How much can you empty a 30lb drum?

almost all of it. Place the drum in a pail of hot water and let the pressure increase.
by Dougflas
Mon Jun 05, 2017 5:51 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Schrader valves
Replies: 2
Views: 4823

Re: Schrader valves

If you can not find one in the parts store, try the dealer. They can not be that expensive thru the stealership.
by Dougflas
Sun Jun 04, 2017 5:19 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 70 GMC, 134 retrofit problem
Replies: 15
Views: 18652

Re: 70 GMC, 134 retrofit problem

You should have a high pressure switch on a conversion. The POA kept the evap from freezing. The A6 did not cycle. I would not use anything other than a flush solvent in a POA and not a powered flush. You have a 50 year old part so be careful.
by Dougflas
Fri Jun 02, 2017 3:18 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: IS THIS POSSIBLE?
Replies: 9
Views: 11577

Re: IS THIS POSSIBLE?

I have seen the AC make a vehicle overheat. Make sure there is not a plastic bag sucked up between the condenser and radiator. make sure the cooling system fans are working to specs. Make sure you're not using an aftermarket radiator or condenser that is a POS. Also make sure AC is not overcharged. ...
by Dougflas
Fri Jun 02, 2017 6:37 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Testing for leaks
Replies: 4
Views: 7098

Re: Testing for leaks

If the case is not too badly broken, fiberglass repair kit has worked for me in the past.
by Dougflas
Fri Jun 02, 2017 6:32 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 70 GMC, 134 retrofit problem
Replies: 15
Views: 18652

Re: 70 GMC, 134 retrofit problem

Refrigeration side of system seems ok. You may have what we call a "reheat " problem where the heater core is affecting the vent temps. try clamping or by-passing the heater core. Also, make sure your TXV bulb is mounted on top of the evap tube; definitely not the bottom. You do not want t...
by Dougflas
Fri Jun 02, 2017 6:24 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Please confirm coil fault
Replies: 12
Views: 16026

Re: Coil short?

Sounds like the clutch coil or if there is a diode in the coil ckt shorted.
by Dougflas
Fri Jun 02, 2017 6:22 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Cross-threaded Schrader Valve
Replies: 2
Views: 5056

Re: Cross-threaded Schrader Valve

Sometimes a drywall fine thread screw will allow you to get it out as a last resort. Also, you may be able to find an adaptor like a tee that has it's own shrader in it.
by Dougflas
Wed May 31, 2017 2:41 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Please confirm coil fault
Replies: 12
Views: 16026

Re: Please confirm coil fault

Could be bad diode