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pearsont74 · 11-03-2009, 12:50 PM

what do you think bout this Ebay a/c compressor

BernieB · 11-03-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pearsont74

what do you think bout this Ebay a/c compressor

No info about brand though...

These are the guys I bought the compressor for the Dakota from, and I was very pleased with the quality, the price and the service.

Motorcraft | Car Heater Core | Orifice Tube | Evaporator Core | Fuel Pump Module

BernieB · 11-03-2009, 12:57 PM

Oh, and just because it bugs me and is driving me nutz... It's a club cab, not a cub cab.

(no offense intended)

pearsont74 · 11-03-2009, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BernieB

Oh, and just because it bugs me and is driving me nutz... It's a club cab, not a cub cab.

(no offense intended)

LOL...ok...i stand corrected.
thank you for settin me straight

bradrhale · 11-03-2009, 01:33 PM

first off, stop looking at compressors until you know what is wrong. you might be spending a bunch of money before you realize that it was the inexpensive low pressure switch. find out if the system is full first and foremost. if not full, than you have a leak somewhere that needs attention. if full, then it can be a pressure switch, fuse, clutch, or even a dirty oriface tube.

pearsont74 · 11-03-2009, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by bradrhale

first off, stop looking at compressors until you know what is wrong. you might be spending a bunch of money before you realize that it was the inexpensive low pressure switch. find out if the system is full first and foremost. if not full, than you have a leak somewhere that needs attention. if full, then it can be a pressure switch, fuse, clutch, or even a dirty oriface tube.

your right....well, guess i should look into tools to check that out..haha my wife will love me gettin more tools

bradrhale · 11-03-2009, 01:51 PM

harbor freight i believe has a cheaper 134a tester which will be yours. also look around the fittings for signs of oil and caked grime. this is a red flag for a refrigerant leak. you might also start the truck and let it idle. get someone to turn on the AC while you watch the AC pulley in clutch. does it pull in at all?? unless the compressor kicks on, it will be difficult to determine if the system is full or half full.

it is ashame that you do not live closer. i have all the stuff that you need to diagnose and repair your system including the leak sniffer for pinpointing system leaks.

pearsont74 · 11-03-2009, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradrhale

harbor freight i believe has a cheaper 134a tester which will be yours. also look around the fittings for signs of oil and caked grime. this is a red flag for a refrigerant leak. you might also start the truck and let it idle. get someone to turn on the AC while you watch the AC pulley in clutch. does it pull in at all?? unless the compressor kicks on, it will be difficult to determine if the system is full or half full.

it is ashame that you do not live closer. i have all the stuff that you need to diagnose and repair your system including the leak sniffer for pinpointing system leaks.

Well...we have actually looked to move to Texas...North Dallas area but with this market...its not goin to happen anytime soon.

gmctrucks · 11-03-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BernieB

I do 'em too GMC. Just did my g/f's Dakota last spring and recharged the system on my truck this summer.

Bernie I have seen my dad do it 100 times but I don't have a vacuum pump plus Brad lives right down the road from me compare to your place.
Be good! GMC

PS-Time for a smoke my mexican soap operas are about to start. Yes I see them I even record them in-case I miss them plus my spanish has improved big times.

bradrhale · 11-03-2009, 08:45 PM

i made my evac pump. found an old fridgadaire and took the compressor out. sealed off all but 2 of the capillary tubes and left one for suction, one on the pressure side. i sealed the suction side and installed a saddle valve. believe it or not, it will pull 29 before robinaire or yellow jacket will. have owned it for 3 or 4 years now and still going strong.
besides, i enjoy working on AC units. one of the few things that i am somewhat good at.

11-03-2009, 12:57 PM	#13
BernieB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 1,906	Oh, and just because it bugs me and is driving me nutz... It's a club cab, not a cub cab. (no offense intended) __________________ If the guys who design 'em had to take one home, use it every day for 2 years, and do all the maint and repairs themselves, cars would have a button on the dash to change the oil, filters & plugs.

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pearsont74 Full Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: St Pete, Fla Posts: 96	what do you think bout this Ebay a/c compressor

11-03-2009, 01:33 PM	#15
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,030	first off, stop looking at compressors until you know what is wrong. you might be spending a bunch of money before you realize that it was the inexpensive low pressure switch. find out if the system is full first and foremost. if not full, than you have a leak somewhere that needs attention. if full, then it can be a pressure switch, fuse, clutch, or even a dirty oriface tube.

11-03-2009, 01:51 PM	#17
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,030	harbor freight i believe has a cheaper 134a tester which will be yours. also look around the fittings for signs of oil and caked grime. this is a red flag for a refrigerant leak. you might also start the truck and let it idle. get someone to turn on the AC while you watch the AC pulley in clutch. does it pull in at all?? unless the compressor kicks on, it will be difficult to determine if the system is full or half full. it is ashame that you do not live closer. i have all the stuff that you need to diagnose and repair your system including the leak sniffer for pinpointing system leaks.

11-03-2009, 08:45 PM	#20
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,030	i made my evac pump. found an old fridgadaire and took the compressor out. sealed off all but 2 of the capillary tubes and left one for suction, one on the pressure side. i sealed the suction side and installed a saddle valve. believe it or not, it will pull 29 before robinaire or yellow jacket will. have owned it for 3 or 4 years now and still going strong. besides, i enjoy working on AC units. one of the few things that i am somewhat good at.