just for comparison, what kind of output temps are you guys getting on your R-134 converted systems?

I'm not sure I'm getting mine properly charged. can instructions say 25-45psi, but is this with the the a/c running, or even with the system off?

vacuum comes down to 30" and holds no problem, but my output temp is only around 65 degrees, at best, with ambient air temp of 85 degrees. I've heard that the system is only supposed to produce a 20 degree drop, but I think something's wrong and I wonder at the proper charge. I hear people talking about getting high 30's and 40's output at the dash at idle with the doors open.

I should clarify that that's 64 degrees at idle with the doors open, set to max cool (recirc), and the fan on 2 or 3.

if I drive around slowly at say 25mph or so between 2000 & 3000 rpm, I can get it down to about 52-54 degrees with the windows closed.

while charging, there are bubbles in the sight glass, then no bubbles, which is supposed to indicate proper charge. I suppose it's possible I may be overcharged.

again...
R-134 retrofit kit refrigerant specs say the system is properly charged when the low pressure side (suction) is between 25-45psi. is this with the system running, or even with the a/c off? I think I'm only getting around 30psi with the system running.

Last edited by yodta; 05/28/07 04:57 PM.

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