Fleetwood V8-368 6.0L VIN 9 FI (1982)
d.
Turn the compressor by rotating the clutch driver for 1 or 2 turns, if possible. DO NOT FORCE. R-11 will be pumped out of the
discharge port (smaller internal opening).
e.
Refill the compressor with R-11 (Figure 5) and cap the suction/ discharge ports with a compressor shipping cap. Rock or shake the
compressor. Wait a minimum of 5 minutes before removing the cap, inverting the compressor (suction/discharge ports pointing
towards the drain pan) and draining the compressor.
f.
Force R-12 vapor into the compressor suction port (larger internal opening) to purge the remaining R-11, see Figure 5. Use the
large orifice nozzle flush gun J-33883-50 or equivalent. Continue to blow R-12 vapor until no liquid is observed leaving the
discharge port (smaller internal opening).
5.
ADD 525 VISCOSITY REFRIGERANT OIL TO REFRIGERANT SYSTEM -
A.
Drain as much oil as possible from the new or rebuilt compressor (see "DISCHARGING, ADDING OIL,
EVACUATING AND CHARGING" procedures as outlined in the appropriate Service Information Manual). A residual
quantity of refrigerant oil will remain in the the compressor that cannot be drained. A flushed compressor has no residual
quantity of oil. The residual quantity of oil for a new or rebuilt compressor is as follows:
Total System Capacity
Residual Quantity
Add Quantity
A-6 -- 330 ml (11 fl.oz.)
=
30 ml (1 fl.oz.)
+
300 ml (10 fl.oz.)
DA-6 -- 240 ml (8 fl.oz.)
=
45 ml (1.5 fl.oz.)
+
195 ml (6.5 fl.oz.)
R-4 -- 180 ml (6 fl.oz.)
=
30 ml (1 fl.oz.)
+
150 ml (5 fl.oz.)
V-5 -- 240 ml (8 fl.oz.)
=
45 ml (1.5 fl.oz.)
+
195 ml (6.5 fl.oz.)
Total System Capacity is the proper refrigerant oil quantity for a new or totally flushed system. Add Quantity is the proper
refrigerant oil quantity for a new or totally flushed system with a new or rebuilt drained compressor. If the accumulator,
condenser, evaporator or any other air conditioning component is not flushed or replaced, the above table is not applicable.
See "REFRIGERANT OIL DISTRIBUTION" procedures as outlined in the appropriate Service Information Manual to
determine proper refrigerant oil quantity to be added.
B.
Add the proper amount of new 525 viscosity refrigerant oil back into the compressor so that the total system capacity is correct.
This will ensure the refrigerant system has the proper oil charge.
It is extremely important that the refrigerant system has the proper oil charge. Failure to maintain the proper oil charge may result in
compressor damage and poor performance.
6.
REASSEMBLE AIR CONDITIONING REFRIGERANT SYSTEM -
A.
Install the air conditioning compressor on the vehicle.
B.
Install the accumulator. The accumulator should remain capped until just prior to making final air conditioning system connections.
C.
Replace the O-ring on the expansion (orifice) tube, if the expansion tube is reused. Lubricate the O-ring with 525 viscosity refrigerant oil
. Insert the expansion tube into the liquid line (smaller screen end first) and push until the expansion tube reaches a firm stop. This
indicates proper seating of the O-ring.
O-Ring (Standard and Captured)
