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- Sun Mar 13, 2022 1:27 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: Vacuum pump vapour
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2490
Re: Vacuum pump vapour
Its a Yellow Jacket pump and I bought Yellow Jacket oil and drained the pump and filled to the line on the sight glass.
- Thu Feb 24, 2022 1:45 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: Vacuum pump vapour
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2490
Vacuum pump vapour
Newbie question, I have a second hand Yellow Jacket vacuum pump which seems to work well, I drained and refilled the oil but when I used it there was vapour coming from the breather on the top. Is this normal, is there a problem with the pump or is it showing there was a lot of water in the system b...
- Sat Jul 31, 2021 11:20 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: Newbie Looking for advice
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8519
Re: Newbie Looking for advice
Ive done the test again taking note to keep the engine revs at 1500rpm. You will see the high pressure rise and fall as the trinary switch signals the fans, this is part of the design and is in the installation notes on the system. I have made a short video of the test and from my very limited knowl...
- Thu Jul 29, 2021 10:16 pm
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: Newbie Looking for advice
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8519
Re: Newbie Looking for advice
Thats a modernised rebuild with an LS engine and modified throughout. I like to keep mine almost standard with a few subtle and mostly hidden upgrades. To answer some of the questions and advice given. I will take readings again although its now colder here in the UK, 20c is average in summer but no...
- Wed Jul 28, 2021 2:22 pm
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: Newbie Looking for advice
- Replies: 14
- Views: 8519
Newbie Looking for advice
I am just starting to learn about ac systems, I have worked on them for a few years removing old R12 systems and fitting all new components with the exception of the evaporator on classic cars.It also helps I am a qualified auto electrician so the wiring side is no problem. However due to problems g...
- Tue Jul 27, 2021 10:32 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: How long does Nitrogen Gas last
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3353
Re: How long does Nitrogen Gas last
Thank-you I just wanted an idea of how many tests, thats great I will order a 10L bottle as that will last me ages based on installing 2-3 systems a year.
- Tue Jul 27, 2021 1:30 am
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: How long does Nitrogen Gas last
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3353
How long does Nitrogen Gas last
Hi Forgive the simple question but im new to this and want to get a bottle of Oxygen Free Nitrogen for pressure testing completely new systems that I replace on classic cars and wondered how many systems I could test with a 10L bottle. I know the answer will be approximate depending on system size b...