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Old May 15, 2020 | 04:59 PM
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What's This?...

What is this connection on the A/C compressor?...
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Old May 15, 2020 | 05:22 PM
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High-pressure shutoff
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Old May 15, 2020 | 06:00 PM
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Re: What's This?...

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High-pressure shutoff

Thanks. Do all the compressors have it? This is from a '84. The original compressor from my '83 is long gone...
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Old May 15, 2020 | 06:06 PM
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Yes and no.

All of that model compressors have the hole, but some have a switch installed, and some just a plug.
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Originally Posted by sofakingdom
Yes and no.

All of that model compressors have the hole, but some have a switch installed, and some just a plug.
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