Vacuum the system first. No magic needed, when about the first 12 ounces gets into the system the compressor will start all by itself. Helps a bit to have the can in a pan of hot water as it gets empty. Dave S --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, robert parker <roberthparker@...> wrote: > > > What "magic trick" can be performed to kick-start the compressor so it can accept a charge? Also, thanks for the ideas. Drive Stainless (& coool!) Robert VIN 6924 > ------------------------------------ To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnewsYahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/