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05-23-2007, 12:49 PM | #1 |
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fixin to do my air conditioner
well here i go on the a/c system !!!!! i just bought a new compressor, dryer, mineral oil for compressor from napa, still got a 30lb bottle of r12 and i think i,am gonna change my orface tube. got a quart of system flush out , anybody got any tips for me i,ve overlooked ?
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05-23-2007, 12:57 PM | #2 |
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Re: fixin to do my air conditioner
Are you installing the entire unit or just replacing components on an existing one? I am in the process of installing Nostalgic Air Products Underdash Unit in my 67 LWB.
I've never added an A/C to something that didn't have it originally, so do you know if I can place the dryer anywhere I want? Does it have to be right near the Condensor? I placed in on the DS fender well. JD |
05-23-2007, 01:01 PM | #3 |
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Re: fixin to do my air conditioner
Dud, if you've got the factory system, you don't have an orifice....you have an expansion valve and suction throttling valve.
Don't have a vacuum pump or just didn't mention?
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05-23-2007, 10:52 PM | #4 |
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Re: fixin to do my air conditioner
some call it a expansion valve too.... yes i have a vacume pump, gauges, nitrogen to check for leaks so i wont waste my r12 freon.
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05-24-2007, 05:45 AM | #5 |
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Re: fixin to do my air conditioner
Did you test your POA valve?
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05-24-2007, 07:23 AM | #6 |
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Re: fixin to do my air conditioner
if you dont replace the expansion valveor oficestube then you will void the warranty on the new compressor
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05-24-2007, 10:19 AM | #7 |
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Re: fixin to do my air conditioner
Yep Truckdude Your Right On..... And What Is A Poa Valve And How Do I Check It ? Thanks Again Guys.
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05-24-2007, 10:30 AM | #8 |
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Re: fixin to do my air conditioner
ttt. Don't mean to hijack but I just bought a truck and all the original a/c stuff is there and I am interested to see everthing that should be replaced
along with compressor.
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05-24-2007, 05:42 PM | #9 |
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Re: fixin to do my air conditioner
Who Sells Exact Replacement Poa ( Expansion ) Valves......
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05-24-2007, 07:37 PM | #10 |
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Re: fixin to do my air conditioner
my truck is missing ac all i got is three holes in the dash
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