CROOZ1N
Well-known member
First of all the system was converted last summer to r134a. Everything was flushed and cleaned out . All the hoses removed and flushed. New Variable out orifice put in and re-man compressor. Everything was working ok till the clutch went out 400 miles from home. This in turn caused a loss of the serpentine belt etc.
We couldn't get a compressor or clutch over the weekend I was there and had to get back to work on Monday.
I was able to find a used compressor from a fairly reliable source.(Gordon Killebrew) and that allowed me to get the Vette home. I pulled a good vac on the system recharged it and thought it was cooling pretty good. That was in October.
So now its summer and its not very well at all.
I couldn't figure out what the problem was so I took it to a local guy. He is hesitant to recommend anything for his lack of knowledge on retro systems. He evacuated the system re-filled it to spec -10% but the temp will only cool to 55 degrees with the low pressure cutout bypassed. Then if he adds an ounce more the high pressure side cuts out. He thinks there could be a blockage somewhere.
I am trying to get her fixed up for a trip on Friday to the Biltmore but cant get it into a different shop ( AC specialty )till Maybe next week.
I am leaning toward a compressor problem but am seeking advice from the knowledgable gurus that frequent this forum.
Thanks!!
We couldn't get a compressor or clutch over the weekend I was there and had to get back to work on Monday.
I was able to find a used compressor from a fairly reliable source.(Gordon Killebrew) and that allowed me to get the Vette home. I pulled a good vac on the system recharged it and thought it was cooling pretty good. That was in October.
So now its summer and its not very well at all.
I couldn't figure out what the problem was so I took it to a local guy. He is hesitant to recommend anything for his lack of knowledge on retro systems. He evacuated the system re-filled it to spec -10% but the temp will only cool to 55 degrees with the low pressure cutout bypassed. Then if he adds an ounce more the high pressure side cuts out. He thinks there could be a blockage somewhere.
I am trying to get her fixed up for a trip on Friday to the Biltmore but cant get it into a different shop ( AC specialty )till Maybe next week.
I am leaning toward a compressor problem but am seeking advice from the knowledgable gurus that frequent this forum.
Thanks!!