Just installed a vintage air system on my car and did everything the same in this video. Same little harbor freight vacuum pump and Amazon gauges. My AC blows COLD and works awesome!
You might want to clock your compressor so the oil filler plug is on top . The way you have it mounted its not on top. Looks like its over by the inner fender side. It could allow the oil to drain from the compressor when not in use, thereby not lubricating it properly. Also. Hope you didnt damage the reed valves internally. Sandens are a fixed displacement and are gas fill only. Liquid fill is highly noted in instructions of what not to do.
Good stuff. I need to take mine into a shop to get all the fittings done. Good tip on the engine temp, I better make sure my cooling is up to snuff before dropping it off at the AC shop!
For sure> Its been a fun project. Nice to have cool air! Been watching your interior come together. I love it! Cant wait to see your "maro out on the road!
If you had the compressor power wire hooked up all of this time, would the binary or trinary switch have prevented it from coming on due to no pressure in the system???
Evacuation removes moisture NOT impurities/debris Use di lectric grease on manifold o rings when new and flush with liquid refrigerant . This ensures no vacuum issues eg micron will not lower with grease in system
i cant remember specifically, but i have the Vintage Air, full install, video on my channel. You could check it out and see if you can find what you are looking for.
A system with 50% charge will reach thermostat off point easily . What happens if u under charge the compressor oil does not circulate eg shortens life . Charge by weight / sight glass / subcool txv system / superheat if orifice system . 5--10f subcool at 1200 engine rpm or higher will be alot closer than current charge . U need to no gauge psi converted to temp f at the outlet of condenser or liquid line eg R134a gauge reading 200psi =131F USE A PT CHART Actual physical liquid line temp close to service fitting 120F The gauge avg the condenser The liquid line surface temp is exactly that Having a liquid line temp colder means there is cold liquid in the liquid line ,, this means the system is FULL
Reality suggests proper HVAC techs use is at least 4cfm dual stage vac pump upto 10cfm D/stage WHY vacuum equals a micron level . Level to achieve is under 200micron pump on / stabilize. at 200-1000 micron for upto 30 mins pump off . Charge by weight or bubbles in sight glass. Advanced charging [ fixed displacement compressor ] super heat sub cool . As u can do nothing about PSI H/L , thermostat temps etc If these are an issue there is a fault .Psi and temps are what they end up being .
Just installed a vintage air system on my car and did everything the same in this video. Same little harbor freight vacuum pump and Amazon gauges. My AC blows COLD and works awesome!
Great info! Getting ready to do mine in my '76 C10! The tips at the end were especially helpful!
Sweet! Glad the video could be helpful.
Great job!!
So jealous! I cannot wait to get my vintage air system in. Looks like you did a great job Nate! Just like I learned in hvac school!
Right on! The vintage air kit was a lot of fun to put together!
You might want to clock your compressor so the oil filler plug is on top . The way you have it mounted its not on top. Looks like its over by the inner fender side. It could allow the oil to drain from the compressor when not in use, thereby not lubricating it properly.
Also. Hope you didnt damage the reed valves internally. Sandens are a fixed displacement and are gas fill only. Liquid fill is highly noted in instructions of what not to do.
Good stuff. I need to take mine into a shop to get all the fittings done. Good tip on the engine temp, I better make sure my cooling is up to snuff before dropping it off at the AC shop!
For sure> Its been a fun project. Nice to have cool air! Been watching your interior come together. I love it! Cant wait to see your "maro out on the road!
Awesome video this is the video I’ve been waiting for :) thanks again
For sure! this was a fun project from the install to the charge. Super cool! ( see what i did there, lol)
Another great video 👍🏾
Appreciate it. Thank you!
great job
Thanks!
If you had the compressor power wire hooked up all of this time, would the binary or trinary switch have prevented it from coming on due to no pressure in the system???
Probably
Had a old camero come in.they had put in new condenser would not work.found a back gas cork the welder left in.
Yikes
Evacuation removes moisture NOT impurities/debris
Use di lectric grease on manifold o rings when new and flush with liquid refrigerant . This ensures no vacuum issues eg micron will not lower with grease in system
Great suggestion. thanks.
Nooo. These are fixed displacement compressors. They do not take liquid refrigerant, gas only.
Great videos. Question, what did you do to adapt the 5/8 hose going from the evaporator to the 3/4 nipple on the timing chain housing
i cant remember specifically, but i have the Vintage Air, full install, video on my channel. You could check it out and see if you can find what you are looking for.
Great video I was wondering what color your car is. Royal Plum?
It’s a UreChem color called sparkling merlot pearl. I love it!
I put vintage air in my 72 Firebird. Does not keep car cool on hot days in here in North Carolina.
That's a bummer. Its been keeping up for me in ohio this summer. 85-90F It takes a while to cool a hot car down though.
A system with 50% charge will reach thermostat off point easily . What happens if u under charge the compressor oil does not circulate eg shortens life . Charge by weight / sight glass / subcool txv system / superheat if orifice system .
5--10f subcool at 1200 engine rpm or higher will be alot closer than current charge .
U need to no gauge psi converted to temp f at the outlet of condenser or liquid line
eg R134a gauge reading 200psi =131F USE A PT CHART
Actual physical liquid line temp close to service fitting 120F
The gauge avg the condenser
The liquid line surface temp is exactly that
Having a liquid line temp colder means there is cold liquid in the liquid line ,, this means the system is FULL
Ok. Right on. Thanks.
Do you know what size orifice tube you installed on your system?
Everthing I used came in the kit. Not sure about actual sizes.
All vintage air units have an expansion valve, there is no orifice tube
what temperature at the vent read?
I showed a shot of it in video, but i think it ranged from 30 to 43F depending on where the lazer was hitting.
Reality suggests proper HVAC techs use is at least 4cfm dual stage vac pump upto 10cfm D/stage
WHY vacuum equals a micron level . Level to achieve is under 200micron pump on / stabilize. at 200-1000 micron for upto 30 mins pump off .
Charge by weight or bubbles in sight glass. Advanced charging [ fixed displacement compressor ] super heat sub cool . As u can do nothing about PSI H/L , thermostat temps etc If these are an issue there is a fault .Psi and temps are what they end up being .
Thanks for the info.