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- Tue Mar 16, 2021 3:45 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: POA valve cleaning and calibrating
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5135
Re: POA valve cleaning and calibrating
yes that is an adjustment screw. You would use a 7/32 socket and probably a pair of long nose piers. The socket will hold the adjustment while you tighten the screw. It is bear and you will see what I mean. If using R12, you should not have to touch it. I would use clean mineral oil for flushing. Th...
- Mon Mar 15, 2021 12:31 pm
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: POA valve cleaning and calibrating
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5135
Re: POA valve cleaning and calibrating
There were instructions on testing in the tips section but they are long gone due to upgrades. POA lo side should be 28 to 32 PSI with r12 depending upon your sea level. Test off the vehicle by connecting high side hose to shop air about 65 to 75 PSI. Connect manifold middle hose to input of POA and...
- Sun Feb 14, 2021 5:17 pm
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: New A/C compressor locked up after not operating for 6 months
- Replies: 8
- Views: 8716
Re: New A/C compressor locked up after not operating for 6 months
Original post states system worked fine and went bad after sitting 6 months. Also, rear fitting may be for a low charge switch thus 1/4 inch flare fitting.
- Sat Jan 23, 2021 5:27 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: Help with refrigerant
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3906
Re: Help with refrigerant
At the minimum, a complete disassembly and flushing should be done. How do you know a buy did not get into the system? I would suggest you also replace the hoses and POA as well as the TXV. I would also pull the evaporator and replace the foam rubber mountings so you do not have air leaks around the...
- Mon Jan 11, 2021 7:28 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: AC restoration questions, '93 Mazda RX7
- Replies: 32
- Views: 30906
Re: AC restoration questions, '93 Mazda RX7
Take the ass'y to a local welding shop and have them TIG weld it and be done with this.
- Fri Dec 18, 2020 6:47 pm
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: Cannot get compressor to engage
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12474
Re: Cannot get compressor to engage
The way I read that is 4 lbs.24 oz so it's 4 1/4 lbs.
- Sat Dec 12, 2020 10:43 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: AC machine vacuum hose identification
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3558
Re: AC machine vacuum hose identification
I have no idea but did you try McMaster Carr?
- Fri Dec 11, 2020 5:29 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: Cannot get compressor to engage
- Replies: 16
- Views: 12474
Re: Cannot get compressor to engage
Make and model of vehicle would be a huge help
- Fri Nov 27, 2020 3:48 pm
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: Condensor Pusher Fan w/mechanical fan
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3051
Re: Condensor Pusher Fan w/mechanical fan
Look up the circuit a Dodge Sprinter 2006 and see how they have it set up. They have exactly what you want.
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 4:26 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: 1961 cadillac conversion
- Replies: 60
- Views: 57596
Re: 1961 cadillac conversion
This post is going nowhere. Let's grow up folks.