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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 11:37 PM
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I am having a brain fart tonight.IT got hot here today and finally kicked on my A/C but it is cycling on and off at intervals of about 10 seconds. And i can't find any of my manuals tonight. any ideas would help. thanks in advance.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 11:40 PM
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Sounds like you have a pressure problem. What year truck is it to start with.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 11:43 PM
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it is an 86 f-250 4x4 6.9 4spd. low side pressure is 55 with compressor disengaged and 23 when compressor is engaged.
 
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There's your problem. You need it to be at least 40 with it engaged. It's dropping to low and throwing the low side pressure switch. It sounds like you have a small leak in the system. Is it R-12 or R-134a
 
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Old Jun 22, 2007 | 11:54 PM
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it is R134 i think i might have just found the leak. the high side port is bubbling a little. that is probably my problem.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 12:02 AM
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Yep. You'll need to have it replaced. Take it to a shop and have it recharged. I know it costs a bundle but you'll be happier with the results. You can get a replacement core for the high side pretty cheap. I usually get the kits from Advance Auto. I think the kit is like 20 dollars.
 
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Old Jun 23, 2007 | 12:10 AM
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it was the conversion fitting for 134 making it leak. pulled it off and just added a can of 134 ran for five minutes no leaks and 52 degree air at vents. i will check it again in morning to see how much leaked out. thanks for the help. i love this web site.
 
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