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A/C issues on 84 C10 with 5.3 LS
1. Flushed out the evaporator and hoses. Removed the condenser and flushed out. 2. Changed the orifice tube to the .062" RED. 3. Replaced the accumulator and added 6.5oz of PAG 46. 4. Evacuated the system for about 5 hours. 5. Charged the system with almost 3 full 12oz. cans of R134. Pressures...- shortboxin
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A/C issues on 84 C10 with 5.3 LS
Opened up the system this morning and collected all of the oil that I could. Got some drips on surfaces, floor etc. Removed the condenser, tipped it and blew it out, blew out the evap, dumped out the accumulator (stored it upside down for 2 hours and kept tipping it), and dumped the compressor...- shortboxin
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A/C issues on 84 C10 with 5.3 LS
Based on what you guys are saying, I'm thinking it had oil added. Will separate system, blow out evap, empty out compressor, and drain out new accumulator. Thinking about adding a parallel flow condenser while I'm at it. Once system has been drained, how much should I put in? Full system is...- shortboxin
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A/C issues on 84 C10 with 5.3 LS
Hey, thanks for the feedback! Definitely fixed, just like the OEM. Didn't know that the compressor might be pre-charged. No info came with it when I ordered it online. It's actually a knock off Sanden. Made an assumption that it had no oil in it besides assembly. Could it be that there is...- shortboxin
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A/C issues on 84 C10 with 5.3 LS
I know, I know. A lot of info, but without it you won't know what I'm dealing with. Evacuated and charged the A/C system on my 84 C10 and I'm having issues that I've never experienced before on any vehicle. Of course, it's a kluge, so I should've expected to run into some problems. It cools...- shortboxin
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