[DeTomaso] A/C test results

[Mike Dailey]

Thank you John.  It has been quite an adventure.  Hindsight is always 20 20
and in my case I most likely should have just ripped out everything but the
evaporator and started fresh with all new stuff.  But on the other hand I've
learned a lot about AC systems.  Our hot weather should be with us soon and
when I'm absolutely sure I've got it, I'll update my AC adventure page! 

Mike
   

-----Original Message-----
From: John Taphorn] 
Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 6:27 PM
To: Mike Dailey
Cc: 'Forest Goodhart' 
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] A/C test results

Mike

Congratulations on a successful restoration and enhancement of the AC
system.  Panteras with good functioning AC seem to be in the minority.

I think you have impressively tackled most elements of the car. 
Personally, I rely on your web site for dis-assembly photos for many of my
projects.  Thanks for that.

Keep up the good work.

JT


On 5/17/2013 11:57 AM, Mike Dailey wrote:
> Just got back from a test drive with the capillary tube repositioned 
> further into the evaporator box as described below and the switch is 
> working fine now.  More than enough cooling capacity and now regulated 
> nicely by the AC control knob.  This is so dang GOOD!!!
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> Pantera AC nirvana does exist and is living in Atlanta!
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> Mike
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> From: Mike Dailey
> Sent: Friday, May 17, 2013 8:49 AM
> To: 'Forest Goodhart'
> Subject: RE: [DeTomaso] A/C test results
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> Forest,
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> Thanks for the reminder about article 78.  I reread the article and 
> noticed that they say that the capillary should project into the
evaporator case 4".
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> Mike
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> From: Forest Goodhart]
> Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 10:55 PM
> To: Mike Dailey;
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] A/C test results
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> See tech bulletin 9, article 78.
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> From: Mike Dailey <panteraplace at hotmail.com>
> To: JDeRyke at aol.com; detomaso at poca.com
> Sent: Thu, May 16, 2013 6:16:02 PM
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] A/C test results
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> Jack,
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> I have the 71 type switch with the single set of electrical contacts.  
> I was able to pull away some of the black AC insulation and pull the 
> probe out of the evaporator/heater box.  I found that the first AC 
> guys I worked with did not extend the probe very far into the box.  It 
> is the type without the bulb on the end of the probe and I was able to 
> reroute the probe so it extends a number of inches further into the 
> box and is now located between the evaporator coils and the right side 
> of the box with the end facing the exit vents.  This puts it pretty well
downstream and away from the fan inlets.
> Also had to keep its path away from the heater fan resister that puts 
> out heat.
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> We will see if it works better at detecting and controlling the temp 
> tomorrow.  At least now I know I can move it around in the box and 
> find the best position.
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> Mike
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> From:
> Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 2:04 AM
> To:
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] A/C test results
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> In a message dated 5/15/13 1:32:53 PM, writes:
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> I think the deicing switch would work a lot better if the temp sensing 
> probe on the Pantera was located further toward the exits in the
evaporator box.
> On my 71 it enters the box where the evaporator return line exits the 
> box and I think that is too close to the fan inlet/return air.  Or I 
> may need to add a new switch to my list of stuff!
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> Mike, there are apparently two different deicing/temp control switches 
> for Panteras. The original one on our '72 L had a short bourdon tube 
> that only inserts into the box about 2" or so, probably the one you're
dealing with.
> The '73-up switch looks identical but has a longer tube to stick in
further.
> Can't find this L model 'update' in the TSBs right now, so maybe it's 
> undocumented. Will check around with people who should know. FWIW- J 
> Deryke
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