<VV> A/C Question

[Ron]

There's no reason why you can't check the system pressure first with an AC 
gauge set.  Any AC shop should be able to remove the Freon legally if you 
can get the car there.
RonH

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Houston" <jhouston001 at cfl.rr.com>
To: "Bob Gilbert" <bgilbert at redshift.bc.ca>; "Virtual Vairs" 
<virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2009 8:16 AM
Subject: Re: <VV> A/C Question


> Be careful if the system is still pressurized!  Crack one of the lines
> and slowly loosen it -- if it starts hissing, look around and make sure
> there aren't any EPA Nazis around and let it leak out...  when all the
> pressure is gone, undo the hoses.  NOTE: SEAL THE ENDS OF THE HOSES -
> TAPE, PLUGS, WHATEVER -- YOU DO NOT WANT AIR AND MOISTURE TO GET INTO
> THE SYSTEM WHILE IT'S DISCONNECTED!!!!  Do the same to the
> compressor...  If you let the system depressurize slowly, you won't blow
> all of the oil out...
>
> Jim Houston
>
> Bob Gilbert wrote:
>> The vehicle I'm working on has A/C but it hasn't been used for at least 6
>> years - possibly longer.
>>
>>
>>
>> I'd like to temporarily remove the compressor to give myself some more 
>> elbow
>> room. At a much later date I'll worry about getting the A/C working 
>> again.
>>
>>
>>
>> Can I simply unhook the two large hoses going to the compressor or is 
>> that a
>> safety no-no?
>>
>>
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Bob
>>
>>
>>
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