R12 to R134 conversion on 86 with radial compressor issues
 

Help -

I have replaced the compressor 3 times in this truck along with the drier and orifice tube. The compressors keep locking up. I use the right amount (maybe a little more) of PAG oil. That gets about 8OZ into the system. I used reman compressors before, now I have a brand new compressor on it.

I charge until low side is at 30 psi at about 2000 rpm. BUT when it idles (600 rpm the kick up solenoid doesn't work), low side pressure goes to about 75 psi.

Any ideas? I had to plug the high side port because it was leaking.

I have flushed the system a few times with ac flush before replacing parts.

I ran the vacuum down to 30hg for an hour and it held steady for ever after shutting the pump off.

The new compressor is screeching here and there but its staying cold. It cycles of bause at about 3k rpm (cruising RPM) charge goes below 30 and the switch turns it off.

HELP!

Re: R12 to R134 conversion on 86 with radial compressor issues
 

what engine do you have does it have serpentine belt system on it.

Re: R12 to R134 conversion on 86 with radial compressor issues
 

How much 134 are you adding? 134 needs about 20~30% less then R12 to have a full charge. Go over the magic amount and pressures can rise quickly.

Re: R12 to R134 conversion on 86 with radial compressor issues
 

Here is the issue. I add until I get coldest and within range (35-40 low side at about 1500 RPM).

Next day, idle (700) its sitting at 65, I ev to cruising at about 2500-3k and it drops down to below cut off pressure, then cycles constantly. So there is no middle ground. I don't want to be at 70 low side at idle, that blows stuff up.