Converting AC Compressor from D side to P Side
10-29-2016, 08:16 AM
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Converting AC Compressor from D side to P Side
84 Bird SE - converting from V-belt compressor on Drivers side to Serpentine system with compressor on Passenger side. I have the hoses - new compressor (r4) - new orange orfice tube (+105 - severe duty) what else do I need to install? I have a shut-off installed for the hot water. Thanks byron
10-30-2016, 06:50 AM
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Re: Converting AC Compressor from D side to P Side
Surely you have the bracketry figured out for serpentine setup. I have never actually done this conversion, I am just looking at the parts. The condenser and accumulator are the same, but do not reuse the accumulator, get a new one. Evaps are very similar except high side inlet is a different shape. Not sure if tube can be "recurved" to suit. If you reuse existing evap and condenser, make sure you flush them thoroughly, these are the 2 places that the sludge sits. It looks like you have everything else covered.
10-30-2016, 07:04 AM
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Re: Converting AC Compressor from D side to P Side
Eseibel67, yup got the braketry figured out. I have the hoses - new accumulator, flushed the heck out of the condensor and hoses. Just concerned that I missed something on the lines - I cleaned the orfice tube - however, I will replace with the orange colored extreme 105+ degree one. I very much appreciate your comments - regards and thanks, byron
