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by Dougflas
Sun Jul 16, 2017 4:53 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: R12 -> R134a 1989 Porsche Kit Questions
Replies: 77
Views: 86291

Re: R12 -> R134a 1989 Porsche Kit Questions

Thanks Tim and Cusser, It looks like HNBR O-rings come in black or green. They may not be exactly the same (e.g. different durometer) https://www.globaloring.com/oring-colors/ I guess I'll assume the QD fittings for R134a will be OK. It makes sense after all this time at least the R134a fittings sh...
by Dougflas
Wed Jul 12, 2017 7:34 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: What is this scale on my manifold gauges for?
Replies: 8
Views: 12077

Re: What is this scale on my manifold gauges for?

I had to copy your image into Photoshop to sharpen it enough to see the scales. Let's imagine the needle is at the 30 psi position. The first scale (in light blue) is the R134a scale. The temp of the refrigerant at sea level is 35* F. The next scale (green) is the R22 scale. At the same PSI, the tem...
by Dougflas
Tue Jul 11, 2017 2:32 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: questions
Replies: 2
Views: 4570

Re: questions

Best way to verify a refrigerant charge is to recover and weigh the proper charge. As you get experienced, you can fudge it. In today's vehicles, the charge is small so a few oz can make a difference.
by Dougflas
Tue Jul 11, 2017 12:30 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 1995 Acura NSX
Replies: 5
Views: 8167

Re: 1995 Acura NSX

System can hold a vacuum and still have a leak. Dye is your friend.
by Dougflas
Tue Jul 11, 2017 9:10 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: readings and what may be wrong?
Replies: 2
Views: 4928

Re: readings and what may be wrong?

And mat we ask the model of the vehicle? Refrigerant should be added as to proper amount by weight; not by measuring voltages at transducers.
by Dougflas
Mon Jul 10, 2017 4:44 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Few small metal flakes on orifice tube but oil seems clean
Replies: 2
Views: 4406

Re: Few small metal flakes on orifice tube but oil seems clean

Metal flakes probably came from compressor. I would replace the condenser also. It depends upon how long you will be running the vehicle. I would flush th3e system.


"Do it right and do it once" comes to mind.
by Dougflas
Mon Jul 10, 2017 12:36 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: low side service port
Replies: 1
Views: 3721

Re: low side service port

Those ball type "shraders" are known for this. The caps are the primary seal and the shraders are the secondary seals. I would not worry about it.
by Dougflas
Fri Jul 07, 2017 2:07 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: R12 -> R134a 1989 Porsche Kit Questions
Replies: 77
Views: 86291

Re: R12 -> R134a 1989 Porsche Kit Questions

If you use a micron gauge, you will probably run into the problem that the micron gauge has 1/4 inch sae flare fittings and you will need an adaptor to get to acme fittings. They are available.
by Dougflas
Thu Jul 06, 2017 7:14 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Pressure good but no cold air
Replies: 5
Views: 7566

Re: Pressure good but no cold air

You may not have a refrigeration problem. It could be the blend doors. Try clamping off the heater hoses.
by Dougflas
Mon Jul 03, 2017 8:07 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: What is this scale on my manifold gauges for?
Replies: 8
Views: 12077

Re: What is this scale on my manifold gauges for?

outer scale is PSI. Photo is not clear enough for me or I would explain which scale indicates saturated temp.