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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by 412monzaindy, May 26, 2010.

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  1. 412monzaindy

    412monzaindy Formula Junior

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    #1 412monzaindy, May 26, 2010
    The York A/C compressor on my BB needs to be rebuilt. My questions is, does anyone know of an upgrade that can be done for the BB512.
    Will a TR compressor fit?
     
  2. parkerfe

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    #2 parkerfe, May 26, 2010
    The Boxer OEM compressor cools fine. It's the air delivery that is insufficient...
     
  3. greyboxer

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    #3 greyboxer, May 26, 2010
    If its the same compressor as a 308 then there's new ones readily available for maybe five hundred bucks and/or loads of articles in the 308 section about optimising the system with or without changing it
     
  4. BigTex

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    #4 BigTex, May 26, 2010
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    These comments are steering you right...I'd make sure the bearings/seals/reed valves are good in the compressor.....THEN:

    Pull and examine fans and gaskets in the blower boxes.

    Pull vents and renew diverter flaps (often leather, dried and peeled by now.)

    Clean the evaporator coils with HVAC coil cleaner, same with the condenser coil in front of the radiator. Check or change the dryer and expansion valve....

    Finally, replace/renew any and all foam strip seals around the radiator/condensor, against the hood, all the stuff the seals against air migration and forces it the flow thru the radiator/condensor supports.

    Then you'll have it optimized. But because of the large glass areas, it may still not keep up with direct sunlight.
     
  5. pippo

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    #5 pippo, May 28, 2010
    Geez, Al, didnt know youre into auto ac now, eh?? Howd you learn all this? have you been yanking dashboards on 308's for this....LOL?
     
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    #6 pippo, May 28, 2010
    I take it you will be using R12 for that, right??
     
  7. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #7 BigTex, May 28, 2010
    There's scars on my back , brudda!


    And as far as a working system in my cars, I roll the windows down and tell them to disrobe......
     
  8. 412monzaindy

    412monzaindy Formula Junior

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    #8 412monzaindy, May 31, 2010
    The systems has been recharged using R134. All of the seals and rubbers are new.
    The fans work well.

    As a matter of fact I don't think there is anything left to replace on my car. ( oh, oh I am wrong, the compressor needs bearings it is just starting to emit a little noise)

    It reminds me of my first Ferrari, a 1980 308 which was a little better than the 512BB but not much.

    Thanks everyone for all your help, I will be asking my wife to disrobe and have a cool suit for any other passengers.
     

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