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by tbirdtbird
Sat Nov 02, 2024 1:51 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Retrofitting A/C sizing components correctly
Replies: 14
Views: 5299

Re: Retrofitting A/C sizing components correctly

Interesting discussion. Please be aware that evaps under the front seats facing forward are not likely to give you the performance you are seeking. The reason evaps are normally in the dash or under the dash blowing the cold air to the rear of the vehicle is because if the face feels the cold air th...
by tbirdtbird
Fri Oct 11, 2024 2:25 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Ford Compressor/Head Gasket Repair
Replies: 5
Views: 6694

Re: Ford Compressor/Head Gasket Repair

I don’t see much sense in trying to overhaul that comp. See if Tim the site owner can suggest a replacement. If he can be a sport and buy it from him, his prices and quality can’t be beat
by tbirdtbird
Fri Oct 11, 2024 2:20 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Low side pressure way too high!
Replies: 3
Views: 7009

Re: Low side pressure way too high!

Or the coupler is not all the way on
by tbirdtbird
Thu Oct 10, 2024 3:01 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Bad Compressor?
Replies: 13
Views: 13823

Re: Bad Compressor?

How many miles? Pressures are at what rpm? Should be at 1500 for accurate diagnosis. Cabin fan on max. Cabin temp set as low as possible High is not very hi for 100F How do we know ‘there should be plenty of 134’ After the repairs were made, was the 134 weighed in or just guessed? Post answers. It m...
by tbirdtbird
Thu Oct 03, 2024 2:31 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Weird A/C Gurgling Sound and Internal Vent Clatter
Replies: 4
Views: 6387

Re: Weird A/C Gurgling Sound and Internal Vent Clatter

I would advise a reclaim of the refrigerant using an RRR machine, obtaining a well held vacuum, and recharge to factory specs before going further.
We have no idea what kind of service the car received.
by tbirdtbird
Thu Sep 26, 2024 9:33 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Reusing R-134 in same vehicle
Replies: 9
Views: 12817

Re: Reusing R-134 in same vehicle

Such re-use is permitted by law
by tbirdtbird
Wed Sep 25, 2024 9:40 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: R1234yf Auto Retrofits
Replies: 7
Views: 9288

Re: R1234yf Auto Retrofits

Thanks, Tim
by tbirdtbird
Wed Sep 25, 2024 9:32 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Reusing R-134 in same vehicle
Replies: 9
Views: 12817

Re: Reusing R-134 in same vehicle

Be careful that you are not running low on oil. If there is a slow leak, usually you are losing small amounts of oil as well. Look for “wet” areas at fittings, joints, etc