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Thanks for the detailed description Detroit.

Spring, Seat and set screw

That is in deed the valve. I disassembled the valve I first removed to examine it. I’ll post pics if I can. A seat, a spring and the Allen set screw. Function: Bulb Sense Warm - Bulb refrigerant expands and drives diaphragm down, which drives needle down. The needle moves to push the seat down, allo...

I don't have my reference to the OEM bulb insulation technique other then an OEM condesor assembly I viewed on EBay. There is no mistaking how the bulb mounts, as there is an indention for the bulb to seat. There is a metal clip (OEM) to attach the bulb. All parts are new so there is no residue bloc...

Thanks for continued interest. The three TXV’s look identical in every manner, except for the ink stampings on the power head cap. It could be that these are all made by the same manufacturer. As mentioned I’ve run into OEM parts that are suspect to repackaged aftermarket. The TXV must have a minimu...

Pressures are a range. Clutch cycles on, low side goes from 45 to 18-19, which is better than before 14-15. The needle never stops, it moves slower the lower the pressure gets, but continues down until the Compressor cuts off, (low pressure switch I’m assuming). Then the LP side rises to about 45 an...

John, I didn’t read your post prior to diving in to the Montero tonight. Good news is I can have the evap housing on my bench in about 20 min now. ;) Installed the new OEM TXV. So on my bench I have the unknown replacement TXV that was installed before I started this project, The TXV I installed and...

Received the new OEM TXV from Mitsubishi. Attempted to bench test it and it shows no needle movement at all. Used my hand and a cup of crushed ice and water to heat/cool the sensing bulb. Used a sharpie to put a small red dot on the center of the needle. There is no apparent movement of the the need...