[Silly Little Cars] Silly_little_cars Digest, Vol 85, Issue 31

[sbc]

Impressive curriculum vitae.  Sounds like you are running on all cylinders!!

Thanks for the additional a/c pointers.  The mechanic working on my GO4 did
completely evacuated the system, added oil, pressure tested, and added a
couple of cans of R134.  Since he did not have the hi/lo specs, he was a
little nervous about adding more.  Found the specs in the shop manual posted
on sillylittlecars web site (thanks).  Tip for others with an a/c, since the
lines are a lot longer than a typical car from the condenser to the
compressor, my mechanic is going to "wrap" them in foam tubing to retain the
cooling in that long run.  Something to consider for efficiency.

Thanks again,
Steve (sbc)



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Thanks for the glimpse into your resume, JW. You are correct. I have not
taught high school students, but in my current role, one of my tasks is to
determine the competency of mechanics and authorize those that are to test
for aircraft mechanic licensing. I'm also a Master ASE, FAA Airframe and
Powerplant Mechanic, hold an FCC electronics license with radar endorsement
and I'm also EPA licensed for refrigerant handling. I also asses and
authorize aircraft modifications, investigate aircraft accidents, have
experience with FEA and CFD, perform mig, stick, and gas welding, have my
own metal lathe for machining, build composite structures, etc. I am
learning to sew upholstery with an antique pfaff industrial machine I picked
up. I could go on. I am also frequently not the smartest person in the room.

I do get sarcasm, and congratulate you on knowing how many cylinders you
have;)



Sbc, there is a plethora of Steves here. 

Unlike my p35 with an aftermarket ac system, the go4 ac system components
I've seen on Ebay appear to be the standard auto parts. Two, 12oz cans
should be close to the correct amount but it needs to be done with gauges
not only to check the low side pressure but also to ensure the high side
pressure is appropriate. Also, if there is nothing in the system now, a
vacuum should be pulled before charging so harmful acids do not form in the
system, causing corrosion that eventually ruins the system. A good vacuum
pump is about $250. Quality gauge sets are another $200 or so. I'd at least
initially have it vacuumed and charged by a shop if the charge is so low the
compressor does not engage.

Steve 



>----- Original Message -----
>
>From: J W <mailto:jew1958 at gmail.com>
>
>To: Silly Little Email List 
><mailto:silly_little_cars at lists.sillylittlecars.com>
>
>Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 8:10 PM
>
>Subject: Re: [Silly Little Cars] Silly_little_cars Digest, Vol 85, 
>Issue 27
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>You must have never taught High school students.
>
>when I asked the question ,I knew the answer and was being sarcastic, 
>should have used the green font, I guess. JW
>
> 
>
>On Wed, Jul 30, 2014 at 6:45 PM, sbc <sbc2023 at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>Sorry to butt in here rather than start a new conversation, but does 
>anyone have the specs. (capacity - ounces of R134 for full charge) for 
>the stock A/C system in a 2004 Interceptor II with Hyundai parts?  I 
>know it's a longshot because most of you guys are on the West Coast and 
>don't need an a/c, but it's a life saver here in San Antonio.
>
>Thanks,
>Steve
>

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