Re: [FWDLK] running on empty

[Dave Casey <dcasey@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

So long as the air is off (unplug the compressor clutch feed to be safe) you can drive it all you want with no refrigerant. When the air is off, the only thing wearing is the belt and the bearing in the hub. If you turn the compressor on with no charge, it will cause damage pretty quickly.

 

Dave Casey

----- Original Message -----

From: Roger Howard

To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 8:24 PM

Subject: [FWDLK] running on empty

Pursuant to Nick's question (can he run his P/s car with the P/S disconnected),

Quewstion #1...can I run my car with no refrigerant in the a/c system? Will I burn out the compressor (sooner or later)?

 

Question #2...... I just put the wiper blades on the car...the car has been 9 years in restoration, and I find the wipers stop immediatley when I turn the switch off. Of course I want them to do their "parking" routine...is it the switch or the motor that is at fault?

Roger H