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by Dougflas
Fri Jun 30, 2017 4:59 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: '98 Nissan Altima - AC gradually gets warm
Replies: 3
Views: 6176

Re: '98 Nissan Altima - AC gradually gets warm

Things to check are clutch gap and to see if it is freezing up.
by Dougflas
Fri Jun 30, 2017 4:57 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Amount of oil needed for a York Compressor
Replies: 2
Views: 6559

Re: Amount of oil needed for a York Compressor

If memory serves me correctly, there is a measuring tool for York compressors. It uses one measurement for vertical mounting and a different measurement for horizontal mounting. We used to be able to isolate the compressor by service valves and open the compressor oil plug and measure the amount of ...
by Dougflas
Fri Jun 16, 2017 4:15 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: How to properly drain a compressor?
Replies: 4
Views: 7538

Re: How to properly drain a compressor?

Invert it to drain and also rotate the clutch hub. Pour new oil into the suction port and rotates it.
by Dougflas
Fri Jun 16, 2017 1:56 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 02 Passat slow leak through evaporator. Dye question
Replies: 5
Views: 7313

Re: 02 Passat slow leak through evaporator. Dye question

No you need th4e glasses depending upon the light.
by Dougflas
Thu Jun 15, 2017 7:39 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 02 Passat slow leak through evaporator. Dye question
Replies: 5
Views: 7313

Re: 02 Passat slow leak through evaporator. Dye question

not all UV lights are the same. Try looking at the condensate drain tube at night. Also, the dye and light you're using may require yellow glasses.
by Dougflas
Wed Jun 14, 2017 2:12 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: 1978 corvette r134 conversion
Replies: 19
Views: 23049

Re: 1978 corvette r134 conversion

Corvettes are a poor choice for conversions. Four seasons are a poor choice for parts. You're dead in the water before you begin. You will need to upgrade the condenser also. Better do your due diligence before a decision is made.
by Dougflas
Wed Jun 14, 2017 10:13 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Knock off compressor
Replies: 10
Views: 15460

Re: Knock off compressor

You're brutal. Is that gloss paint or satin finish? :lol:
by Dougflas
Tue Jun 13, 2017 7:38 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Extremely high low, zero high pressure
Replies: 7
Views: 9808

Re: Extremely high low, zero high pressure

handwheels on gauges closed?
by Dougflas
Tue Jun 13, 2017 4:02 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Chrysler minivan a/c mechanically good, but no cold air
Replies: 9
Views: 12116

Re: Chrysler minivan a/c mechanically good, but no cold air

Take a relay apart and use it as a test. Make sure the connecting pins are making contact. You can use a clip lead to make and unmake the relay connections. make SURE you are on the correct terminals.
by Dougflas
Tue Jun 13, 2017 1:21 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Black oil on orifice tube
Replies: 8
Views: 12239

Re: Black oil on orifice tube

OK, so there is your answer