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Reply to "Did new ac system instead of Atomic throttle body fuel injection"

Thanks for all of the replies and good info should I ever decide to install the FI system however for now I have played with my Carter AFB and ignition timing and I have it starting and running well with the exception of a occasional slight hesitation when going from coasting to back on the throttle which I can live with for now.

Since I am am not spending all that money on the FI system this Friday July 3rd I pulled all of my a/c components out except for the evaporator and visited a automotive a/c supplier where I sourced and bought a GPD Sanden style 508 compressor, an adapter bracket from York to Sanden that I had to grind away the back of the adapter plate so it would clear the existing a/c bracket mounting tab and block in order to fit properly, new condenser that fit in the existing fan shroud, new hoses with same ID and a smaller OD which made it easier to run lines through center console and dash, a new drier with high pressure switch, new expansion valve, tar tape, and all on the fittings. I have to use flared fitting at the existing evaporator and will use copper crush washer to help make the seal and all other hose fittings will be o ring ones. I cleaned the evaporator with a disposable flush bottle Kit from Autozone.

All that is left to do is to take the car back to the a/c supplier to have all of the hose ends crimped and to wire the high pressure switch and clutch and then evacuate the system, check for leaks, and If no leaks to add about 3 more ounces of pag oil since the compressor comes with 6.42 ounces of pag oil in. Lastly add the r134a. 

I fought with the c clip for the expansion valve sensor and it fell into the air box so hopefully it won’t cause any issues. I ended up used copper plumbers tape and copper wire to secure the coiled up sensor from the expansion valve to the evaporator suction pipe. I then wrapped it with a/c foil tape and if no leaks I will put the tar tape over it to help with condensation. Fighting that c clip and eventually losing it was the worst part of the job as it is not fun working under the dash. 

 

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