Karen
Keep us informed ...
Mike in NS

On Sat, Mar 28, 2015 at 11:39 PM, KB wrote:

> well, I guess we don't get any AC this trip (as usual).
> I pulled the compressor, dumped out the oil (a little under 4 oz) and per
> the manual refilled with 6 oz fresh oil.
> The old oil was green, which I hope is from the refrigerant dye.
> Otherwise...hmmm...
> Installed the pricey new expansion valve, pulled a vacuum, let it sit to
> check for leaks, charged with three 6oz cans.
>
> If anything, it's worse than before. At idle, the low side is about 18,
> and the high about 120. My better
> half wasn't here to hold it at 1500rpm, but clearly it would have been
> even lower. Cooling is virtually nonexistent,
> though the lines were sweating on one side and mildy warm on the other
> after a few minutes.
>
> Must be the compressor I guess, as unlikely as that seems. I don't know
> what else it could be.
>
> thanks for all the help.
>
> Karen
> 1975 26'
>
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1977 Kingsley 26-11
1977 Eleganza II 26-3
Antigonish, NS

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