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by That Guy
Wed Jun 01, 2016 10:34 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: R4 compressor upgrade...V5? V7?
Replies: 6
Views: 13845

Re: R4 compressor upgrade...V5? V7?

jeepsj wrote: How are you controlling the compressor output?
I can't speak for him, but my understanding of a v5 compressor is that it is self-regulating by an internal valve.
by That Guy
Wed Jun 01, 2016 10:33 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: R4 compressor upgrade...V5? V7?
Replies: 6
Views: 13845

Re: R4 compressor upgrade...V5? V7?

The suction/discharge on the V5 is reversed compared to the R4, will require lines to be made up. I'm running a V5 on the same truck - it's worth the effort. Good to know. How about mounting the compressor? Any difficulties, or suggestions of a specific variant of the v5 that is readily adaptable t...
by That Guy
Tue May 31, 2016 3:00 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Various Scales on Manifold Gauges
Replies: 9
Views: 24069

Re: Various Scales on Manifold Gauges

The temperature scales are the saturated temp of the refrigerant. What does that mean and why is it relevant and/or useful? It lets you know the temperature of the refrigerant in the evaporator and condenser. It's a fundamental concept in understanding how AC works, and something you need to know i...
by That Guy
Mon May 30, 2016 9:49 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: R4 compressor upgrade...V5? V7?
Replies: 6
Views: 13845

R4 compressor upgrade...V5? V7?

I'm looking at a 1994 Chevy half ton truck with the AC out. It's got an R4 compressor, and it's leaking at the case seal on the compressor. I've had enough of R4's, and would like to go back with something better. If at all possible, I'd like to go back with a variable displacement compressor like a...