November 21, 2009
I have a 1973 Chev, Im trying to restore my a/c system. Its a fuse right at the compressor that overloads?
Derrick W asked:
The square like fuse gets hot then a hole burns through the center of it. When i go to salvage yards to find a replaceable fuse they al seem to be already holes burn through them also. I dont think I have any any other wires grounding out. Others have told me that I could just bypass the fuse with a **** connector but I dont want to burn up my compressor.
The square like fuse gets hot then a hole burns through the center of it. When i go to salvage yards to find a replaceable fuse they al seem to be already holes burn through them also. I dont think I have any any other wires grounding out. Others have told me that I could just bypass the fuse with a **** connector but I dont want to burn up my compressor.
and suggestions…
and how could I test to see any possible problems that might cause this occurrence
I need a/c its hot and dry in Georgia
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Comments on I have a 1973 Chev, Im trying to restore my a/c system. Its a fuse right at the compressor that overloads?
4:20 am
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its a resistor. It needs to be there so as not to overload your compressor. Its getting too much voltage somewhere. have you checked your wires with a voltmeter? might look for a haynes or chiltons and see if you can find some wiring diagrams for it and re-trace everything. Its been so long since I've messed with one I cant remember what all you need to check off the top of my head. try a search for chevytruck forums and ask in there, you'll probably get a better answer from somebody there. I always left the A/C off my older hot rods and cruisers. Id be more worried about burning out wiring in the vehicle than the compressor being hurt. Not sure if you were talking about a truck or car but the ideas the same and a truck forum is probably going to be easier to find and have plenty of people active to help out.
11:12 am
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Allright,, Fred is an idiot, don't take his advise. The resistor is burning out because the electrical ingagement clutch in the compressor is bad. The comreossors are a dime a dozen in a junk yard,, get one were the resistor is still in tact, adn swap it over as a unit. ie, the compressor must be repalced.