OK I have a vacuum pump, some cheapo gauges, and a leakfree (IHOPE!) system
1. How many OZ of refrigerant do I need to fill this? I used 5 little cans and hardly any change. The low pressure line would ice up and thats it.
I added an oil charge too.
2. these cans should go into the high or low? The manual says high pressure line is for liquid, low pressure is for vapor filling. But it also says don't connect disposable cans to the high pressure and don't run the engine during a liquid charge. My mech always ran the engine while pumping it up.
3. The new receiver dryer is painted black so I can't see the sightglass, WTF autozone!! how can I tell it's full?
The gauges have 3 lines, a high, a low, and an input.
1 what should the pressures be at:
off
idle
revving
I've read 40/225 and 27/175 as measurements on this board, no speed specified.
The manual only mentions 200 PSI max on the High @ 1500 RPMS
What can I tell from the motion of the gauges does it mean if one is really high vs the other. What are common trouble signs
Whats a good way to tell if there is a kink/clog in the line? Super high pressures?
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Any info helps!!!
Summary of the shop manual (vapor):
pump down the system to 27 in mercury for 15 min, close valves and check for leaks. Keep pumping for 15 more min if ok. Close valves, disconnect vacuum pump
Connect refrigerant, open low pressure, do not exceed 60 psi on Low side
Run engine and A/C (below 1500 RPM)
add 23-26 oz of R12 (650-750 g) until sight glass is free of bubbles
close valves, disconnect
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