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Problem Removing a/c Compressor Until 134 Conversion? 700 1990

posted by  volvoneighbor on  Wed Aug 27 07:13 CST 2003
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My friend's 90 740 a/c has been out for "at least 2years". I priced parts for the conversion but it's unlikely she'll be going that route anytime soon. Right now my mission is to improve mileage from its current neglected state. I'm already through with most of the usual maintenance but the compressor could go for another HP or two. Any suggestions for mothballing? I was going to evacuate the system, remove compressor, lube, seal the ports and seal/secure the lines. My previous experience has been one-way, with the compressor never seeing a/c use again. In this case I'd like to preserve that capability should she become, uh, inspired.

Thanks,
Dave








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    Problem Removing a/c Compressor Until 134 Conversion? 700 1990

    posted by  The Expatriate on  Wed Aug 27 11:26 CST 2003
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    A freewheeling A/C compressor pulley (clutch disengaged) is almost no drag. You could do it, or you could just ditch the belt, since I don't think it drives anything else on that particular model. Sealing the lines might not be as easy as leaving the thing in there.
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      Problem Removing a/c Compressor Until 134 Conversion? 700 1990

      posted by  volvoneighbor on  Wed Aug 27 13:35 CST 2003
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      Thanks Expatriate. I had too much momentum toward the conversion. Just removing the belt seems obvious now, especially with the reduced effort for storing, and inevitably losing, someone else's parts.







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