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JohnZ71
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Decent 200+ amp AD244 with a good warranty?
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I’ve always thought Mechman alternators were the best. Built for continuous loads. They’re expensive. Ive never used one, but my friend...
Tuesday at 2:53 PM
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AC UPDATE/NEW FAN
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Maybe I don’t have two orfice tubes then…going down the road it’ll get to the 30s-40s. Extended hot idle is my problem. Still haven’t...
Monday at 8:59 PM
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AC UPDATE/NEW FAN
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Did it still cool well even with two orfice tubes? Is high pressure the only symptom? It has crossed my mind that the replacement...
Monday at 6:25 PM
JohnZ71
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Running a heavier oil
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I run a full synthetic 10w40 motorcycle oil. It is rated for high temperature . I use it because my Tahoe will sit in the summer heat...
Jul 20, 2024
JohnZ71
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AC UPDATE/NEW FAN
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I just finished modifying the thermal spring position on the fan clutch. Took some scrap metal I had, bent/notched it out to reposition...
Jul 20, 2024
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AC UPDATE/NEW FAN
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I let it run in the parking lot while I was in the gym for about 45 minutes. I came back to it and it was still cooling well. It was a...
Jul 17, 2024
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AC UPDATE/NEW FAN
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Insulated the accumulator and low side lines. I removed the air intake box and duct to get to it all easier and I forgot to wrap up the...
Jul 17, 2024
JohnZ71
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A/C Temperature
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Yup see what the pressures are for sure! PS…I love all of these AC threads lol. I’m battling it too
Jul 17, 2024
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AC UPDATE/NEW FAN
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The foam is still on the accumulator, but it’s very loose and I don’t see it doing much. The low side AC line is exposed, I was under...
Jul 16, 2024
JohnZ71
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AC UPDATE/NEW FAN
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Yeah the 350+ pressures for me happen only in direct sun and sitting a while. Ton of heat builds up in the engine bay. For example...
Jul 16, 2024
JohnZ71
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AC UPDATE/NEW FAN
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Ever since I got the truck back in 2016, the head pressure was always around 350+psi and even after replacing everything it’s still...
Jul 16, 2024
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AC UPDATE/NEW FAN
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I don’t have the equipment to recover/charge the system. My AC guy does it and puts the exact amount in, whatever it calls for. I’ll...
Jul 16, 2024
JohnZ71
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AC UPDATE/NEW FAN
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Whatever the factory called for. 190? I replaced it a few years ago with a factory replacement. 190 or 195?
Jul 16, 2024
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AC UPDATE/NEW FAN
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I should also mention that below 95 degrees, AC has no issues at all. Never cycles, and stays around 300-340 psi
Jul 16, 2024
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Yeah I just recently replaced that switch with the correct one that’s rated at 430 psi. Hot idle baking in the 100 degree heat, the...
Jul 16, 2024
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