You and he are correct... there is a lot of heat load under the hood.... but it’s the same heat load I had when it used to blow 38* less then 2 years ago...
Here was all of my numbers from 2 years ago when I first charged it.
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- Mon Aug 15, 2022 3:04 pm
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge
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- Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:44 pm
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Re: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge
At first I thought the charge may be a little low but, after checking pressures in these higher ambient temps, the pressures seem more in line. So I didn’t add any Freon. I was worried the high side pressure would go to high. So I’m not sure what to do now. I know it’s something with the AC system a...
- Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:41 pm
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge
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Re: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge
This is how I can tell the compressor is on/off. The laptop shows “AC ON” which means the compressor is on. And it cycles a lot when driving...but at idle it’s pretty steadily staying on.
- Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:38 pm
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
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Re: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge
So today while driving, it took about 10 mins to get into the low 50s vent temps. At idle I’d see 49-51* and the compressor stayed on pretty steady. When driving the temps seemed to increase to about 53-57* at 50-60 mph (2000-2200 rpms) and the compressor seemed to cycle on and off a lot. I can see ...
- Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:35 pm
- Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
- Topic: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge
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Re: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge
That is the picture with 111* on the thermometer. Pic 2 on this page.
- Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:33 pm
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Re: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge
Engine revved to about 2000+ rpms.
- Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:31 pm
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Re: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge
Engine speed revved to 1500-1800 rpms,
All other settings are the same.
All other settings are the same.
- Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:28 pm
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Re: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge
Idle at around 1000 rpms, AC on Max, doors shut, fan speed on 3. Vent temp around 53*.
- Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:23 pm
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Re: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge
Ambient temp at the radiator. 94* outside but hotter in the garage.
- Mon Aug 15, 2022 1:21 pm
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Re: 1987 Buick Grand National R12 charge
Pic test..
Frosty suction line after 30 min drive.
Frosty suction line after 30 min drive.