Technically fixed, the most important kind of fixed

"My bird IS the word" (mybirdistheword) 04/03/2020 at 21:04 • Filed to: None

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Realized my issue with the heater fan was that it previously had a ground on the ac compressor. I’ve ditched that fat pig, probably weighs 30 lbs.

So by scavenging the wires and swapping the ground, I was able to restore power to the two slowest fan speeds . For some odd reason the fan has a dedicated power wire just for the high speed, and there is some issue I am having with continuity, so at least I know where the problem lies.

Most importantly, my defroster “works” so that’s an inspection item done. I also forgot to show you guys my new dip stick:

No, not that dip stick:

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > My bird IS the word 04/03/2020 at 21:13

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That compressor looks like circa 1971.

boredalways > My bird IS the word 04/03/2020 at 21:22

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I like the first dipstick... don't judge me.

My bird IS the word > boredalways 04/03/2020 at 21:25

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You’ re lucky, usually you have to pay for a sho w like that.

boredalways > My bird IS the word 04/03/2020 at 21:27

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MiniGTI - now with XJ6 > My bird IS the word 04/03/2020 at 22:51

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I think my 85 Jaguar has the same compressor. Mine actually still works, though the AC isn’t terribly cold.  It certainly robs a lot of power though. 

My bird IS the word > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 04/03/2020 at 23:26

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1979, so you are pretty close

My bird IS the word > MiniGTI - now with XJ6 04/03/2020 at 23:37

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This thing really didn't want to come out. Had to cut the hoses. Looks like the refrigerant went to the ozone hole decades ago...

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > My bird IS the word 04/04/2020 at 00:57

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I wonder if there’s an aftermarket AC compressor that’s smaller and more efficient than that behemoth.

My bird IS the word > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 04/04/2020 at 09:15

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The r4/ r134a retrofit compressors look much smaller by comparison:

Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo > My bird IS the word 04/04/2020 at 09:52

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 Do you think you will retrofit it eventually?

My bird IS the word > Rusty Vandura - www.tinyurl.com/keepoppo 04/04/2020 at 10:02

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Ac is the absolute last thing on the list. I live in the northeast so it isn’t really necessary on a “ fun” car. I wouldn't say never but I am highly doubtful I will ever have the funds for it.