Re: [DML] Air Conditioner Cycles

["Harold McElraft" <hmcelraft@xxxxxxx>]

There are several things that could cause rapid cycling and the 
system still be full. The most common is a clogged orifice tube or 
other restriction - usually caused by a defective accumulator - 
especially if it is OEM. To last 20+ years is asking a lot. Forget 
it if it has ever been exposed to open air. More likely however, you 
are low on freon.

It is 1981 technology when R-12 was 99 cents a can. The system is 
going to leak unless you go through it carefully with new seals, 
etc. My advice to you is get it to someone that can check it 
properly. BTW - I'd stay with r-12 and, at $40-$50 per pound, it is 
worth doing the seals and going through the system, especially a new 
accumulator.

Harold McElraft - 3354


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "John Macias" <jdm5@xxxx> wrote:
> I found the receipts given to me by the previous owner, and in July
> 2004 he had the Delorean Motor Center: 1. Recharge and test for 
leaks
> 2. add 2lb of r-12, 3. oil 4. two bearings. What else could cause 
the
> excessive cycling if it is not low on freon? Thanks
> 
> John
> #7009
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "John Macias" <jdm5@xxxx> wrote:
> > That is good news. Will find somewhere they can recharge my ac, 
then
> > work on a new alt and save the ducey for a rainy day...
> > 
> > John
> > 
> > 
> > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "delorean3502" <delorean@xxxx>
> wrote:
> > > First off cycling every 2 or 3 seconds means you are low on 
gas in
> > the AC 
> > > and needs to be recharged, should cycle every 8 to 10 seconds,
> > upgrading the 
> > > alternator to a higher output will soften the cycle kick in, 
not
> > stop it, I






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