[DeTomaso] What says the 'Collective' about a 'Slugger'

[Jerry Knotts]

The compressors have been failing at the reed valves.  The system has to 
be flushed and a new dryer installed each time a compressor is changed.

On 7/31/2017 10:51 PM, The Hougans wrote:
> Hmm, how did the original compressor fail?
> I have heard that if it "came apart" there can be bits of metal left all
> over the system which will quickly destroy a new compressor's valves...or
> worse.
> FWIW, no personal experience.
>
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> Have been having trouble with my air in my LS powered RX-7.   I have
> been through 3 different mechanics and compressors in the last 2 years.
> A good friend and retired mechanic mentioned the other day I might want
> to look into a 'Slugger' in conjunction with my next compressor and
> dryer install.  A 'Slugger' is a small electronic device to vary the
> ground and applied voltage to a compressor on initial start of the
> compressor.  He claims that the oil will build up and drain back into a
> low mounted a/c compressor after it sits idle for a while.  The same
> location as a GM LS install and also a Pantera.
>
> Was wondering if anyone had used one of these devices and if it has been
> successful or not?
>
> Have had consistent problems with the air in the 'P' cars but hasn't
> been attributable to the compressor.
>
>
> They are only about 35 bucks on e-play, so I am thinking about trying to
> save the valves in the new compressor.
>
> Just wondering?
>
> jerry knotts
>
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