Re: [DML] Re: Question on A/C system

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

> Before the compressor would only cycle on for about 4-5 seconds. Now
> it never cycles off because the pressures stay so low.

The compressor is supposed to cycle. The AC system used in the DeLorean is a
"Cycling Clutch Orifice Tube Type". If the system never cycles there is a
possibility that the system could freeze up.

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----- Original Message -----
From: Robert Rooney <DMCVegas@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, November 21, 2000 5:22 PM
Subject: [DML] Re: Question on A/C system


> Another item on your A/C system that will probably need to be
> replaced is the orifice tube. Our A/C sat dry for quite some time as
> well. It ended up that only 3 items on the whole system needed
> repairs: Compressor clutch, leak in ac line, & the orifice tube.
> After the clutch was replaced and the leak was sealed, the system ran
> at a very high pressure. Replaced the orifice tube (which totally
> clogged and very nasty looking), and the system ran perfectly fine!
> Before the compressor would only cycle on for about 4-5 seconds. Now
> it never cycles off because the pressures stay so low.
>
> -Robert
> vin 6585