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A/C Component Storage #3057699 07/09/22 03:47 PM 07/09/22 03:47 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,696 North Dakota 6PakBee OP I Live Here
6PakBee OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,696 North Dakota	I''m looking at removing the A/C from a '74 Roadrunner for a future re-installation. What are the procedures to store a compressor, evaporator, condenser, hoses, etc. etc. in the interim? "We live in a time when intelligent people are being silenced so that stupid people won't be offended".

Re: A/C Component Storage [Re: 6PakBee] #3057759 07/09/22 07:44 PM 07/09/22 07:44 PM
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Andrewh master A Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,670	if it has a dryer, I think that is the only thing that needs to be "sealed" the rest of the parts just need to be capped to keep critters out of it. new parts do have tighter seals on the compressor, because they pre-oil so it doesn't come out. but just plastic press fit caps on everything else.

Re: A/C Component Storage [Re: Andrewh] #3057917 07/10/22 10:24 AM 07/10/22 10:24 AM
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6PakBee OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,696 North Dakota	Originally Posted by Andrewh if it has a dryer, I think that is the only thing that needs to be "sealed" the rest of the parts just need to be capped to keep critters out of it. new parts do have tighter seals on the compressor, because they pre-oil so it doesn't come out. but just plastic press fit caps on everything else. Thanks for the reply. When you go back together, what is the cleaning procedure for components other than the compressor and the dryer, blow out with air, flush with some kind of solvent, ??? "We live in a time when intelligent people are being silenced so that stupid people won't be offended".

Re: A/C Component Storage [Re: 6PakBee] #3057974 07/10/22 01:14 PM 07/10/22 01:14 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 19,307 north of coder moparx "Butt Crack Bob"
moparx "Butt Crack Bob" Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 19,307 north of coder	if it were me, i would just replace the drier. they are cheap insurance for the whole system. i think there is a flush product you can blow through the lines to clean them out.

Re: A/C Component Storage [Re: moparx] #3057976 07/10/22 01:21 PM 07/10/22 01:21 PM
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Andrewh master A Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,670	I don't know that you need to. typically a flush is required due to damage and gunk pushed into the system. but for piece of mind denatured alcohol is typically what is used. be aware, then you have to figure out how much oil got removed and add that back into the system.

Re: A/C Component Storage [Re: Andrewh] #3058000 07/10/22 03:36 PM 07/10/22 03:36 PM
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6PakBee OP I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 10,696 North Dakota	Thanks to both of you, this was very helpful. "We live in a time when intelligent people are being silenced so that stupid people won't be offended".

Re: A/C Component Storage [Re: 6PakBee] #3058008 07/10/22 04:41 PM 07/10/22 04:41 PM
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Ronnman pro stock Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,251 Slidell, LA	6PakBee, It would be best to seal up all components to prevent moisture infiltration. Moisture is the refrigerant system’s enemy. I also would replace the drier as I believe it is necessary whenever you open the system for more than an hour. Additionally, pulling a good vacuum for a couple hours after verifying no leaks is good practice using a good vacuum pump. Ron

Re: A/C Component Storage [Re: 6PakBee] #3058023 07/10/22 05:33 PM 07/10/22 05:33 PM
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Guitar Jones Paddle faster! I hear banjo music! G Joined: Dec 2009 Posts: 20,622 in a cattle trailer down by th...	Originally Posted by 6PakBee I''m looking at removing the A/C from a '74 Roadrunner for a future re-installation. What are the procedures to store a compressor, evaporator, condenser, hoses, etc. etc. in the interim? Mine was apart for 3 years. I taped the compressor and condenser. I replaced the H valve, drier, and evaporator. I drained the oil from the compressor and condenser then filled it with the required 6.4 oz. The lines were kept in a sealed bin. I vacuumed it for 2 hours, charged it and it's been working great. "Follow me the wise man said, but he walked behind" '92 D250 Club Cab CTD, 47RH conversion, pump tweaks, injectors, rear disc and hydroboost conversion. '74 W200 Crew Cab 360, NV4500, D44, D60 and NP205 divorced transfer case. Rear disc and hydroboost coming soon! 2019 1500 Long Horn Crew Cab 4WD, 5.7 Hemi.

Re: A/C Component Storage [Re: Guitar Jones] #3058606 07/12/22 03:03 PM 07/12/22 03:03 PM
Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 19,307 north of coder moparx "Butt Crack Bob"
moparx "Butt Crack Bob" Joined: Sep 2003 Posts: 19,307 north of coder	when i pull a vacuum on a system, i have a ball valve that i close, then monitor the system for loss of vacuum. if no loss, then proceed to charge. if vacuum drops, it's time to find the leak.

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