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Old 07-08-2015, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Old Smoky
I'd be happy with a constant 38-40 with recommended amount of factory refrigerant.
Me too!!!
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Originally Posted by digitaltrucker
On another note with the donor truck, we had posted that this truck with 5 additional ounces, seemed to do well, some time back. We pushed it further, 4 more ounces for a total of 33, which deteriorated the cooling.

So our next tests will more than likely be: adjust the pot lower to 300k and or add 5 ounces and test at 350k.

Just some thoughts!
So far it would seem like y'all are onto something, eagerly awaiting some consistent results.

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I have the recommended fill in my truck and am going to try a 350k fixed resistor.
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Originally Posted by digitaltrucker
On another note with the donor truck, we had posted that this truck with 5 additional ounces, seemed to do well, some time back. We pushed it further, 4 more ounces for a total of 33, which deteriorated the cooling.

So our next tests will more than likely be: adjust the pot lower to 300k and or add 5 ounces and test at 350k.

Just some thoughts!
300? I'll try 320 in a few minutes for grins. Its 96 outside right now.
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Drive home and got in the truck parked in some shade. Thermometer said 110. Within about 5 minutes, temp out of the vent had dropped to about 48. Got on freeway and temp went to a solid 40 at 92-94 degrees.

System on recirc and fan speed 3 or 4.

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Originally Posted by JJM
300? I'll try 320 in a few minutes for grins. Its 96 outside right now.

i am using an adjustable switch POT 1 meg single turn so I can adjust on the multi meter, then install.
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i am using an adjustable switch POT 1 meg single turn so I can adjust on the multi meter, then install.
I'll have to fab mine out of my pack of resistors.
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Here is what is in the donor truck, it works much better that the original 10K pot, it is a single turn switch pot, 1 meg linear closed case. Cost 11 bucks! Currently set at 353K, per the digital multimeter.
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Where did you get that pot Ed? Oh boy that sounded bad....
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Where did you get that pot Ed? Oh boy that sounded bad....


LOL maybe he got it from the 420 store.


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