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by torque454
Sat Jun 24, 2017 9:59 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: AC System for engine swapped vehicle
Replies: 7
Views: 10875

Re: AC System for engine swapped vehicle

The thermostatic switch is there to keep it from icing the evaporator. Really no need to change to CCOT operation. The thermostatic switch could be relocated, as long as it senses the evaporator temp to keep it from developing ice. This is a common replacement switch: http://www.truckerac.com/therm...
by torque454
Sat Jun 24, 2017 12:52 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: AC System for engine swapped vehicle
Replies: 7
Views: 10875

Re: AC System for engine swapped vehicle

I have a black can (drier) located in the small line between the condenser and the evaporator. Are there universal accumulators that I can install? Is the TXV causing a problem with the HT6 compressor, since it can slow or possibly stop the flow of refrigerant? (where as an orifice tube i assume has...
by torque454
Thu Jun 22, 2017 1:28 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: AC System for engine swapped vehicle
Replies: 7
Views: 10875

Re: AC System for engine swapped vehicle

Anything at all guys?? AC is working right now,with 50 degree vent temps when its 85+ out, but I am worried that it wont be working for long. I am starting to think that this HT6 compressor does not like (not compatible with??) the expansion valve type system...It has tripped the high pressure relie...
by torque454
Mon May 22, 2017 6:38 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: AC System for engine swapped vehicle
Replies: 7
Views: 10875

AC System for engine swapped vehicle

Hello all - Working on a 1980 Volvo 265 (Which is a rare factory 6 cylinder version of the popular 245 model). However, the car now has a Chevrolet 4.3 V6 in it. I have the air working, sort of, but its with the old Volvo AC wiring which has no safety switches at all (not low pressure or high pressu...