This page should allow you to match the photo to the compressor you have - http://readerair.co.uk/compressors.htm
Good luck - Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . ----- Original Message ----- From: "archer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Thursday, October 04, 2007 5:41 AM Subject: [MBZ] How much oil in A/C pump? >I have a new Harrison A/C compressor from Rusty ready to go in an '83 240D. > A tag says oil must be added but does not say how much or in which port it > should be poured. > > There is no information on whether this is a Harrison R-4 (four cylinder), > A-6 (six cylinder), DA-6 (six cylinder), or V-5 (five cylinder) > compressor. > According to the Haynes A/C manual, the amount of oil that should be added > to each type of compressor is varied. The only ports this compressor has > other than the hose ports is a plug held in by a snap ring and a brass > plug > with a green center screwed into the back of the compressor. If someone > (Rusty?) can tell me which Harrison compressor this is, I can figure out > the > amount of oil necessary. Six ounces seems to be the usual amount. > > I plan to flush the lines, evaporator, and condenser; and replace the > dryer. > Haynes rule-of-thumb for adding oil to those components after flushing is: > Condenser-one ounce > Dryer-one ounce > evaporator-three ounces > Harrison A-6, R-4, or V-5 Two ounces plus the number of ounces drained > from > the old compressor. > > Does this sound right? > > Thanks, > Gerry Archer > '83 300D and 240D > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.13.39/1045 - Release Date: > 10/2/2007 6:43 PM > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
