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A burned clutch is a symptom of another problem
September 14, 2021
Not much thought is given to compressor clutches until they fail, but they are extremely durable. I have personally owned three vehicles that had between 200, 000 and 240,000 miles on them. They all still had the original compressors and clutches, and they were still functioning perfectly.Read Article >
Facts to know about the compressor clutch coil
September 7, 2021
Checking the clutch air gap before installing a compressor is an important step in compressor installation. This is because of the possibility of a clutch air gap getting knocked out of adjustment due to rough handling or it being gapped incorrectly at the factory. These issues of course can cause problems with clutch operation. If detected and corrected before compressor installation, a lot of time can be saved.Read Article >
The Humble Mechanic wants to see you at MACS
September 2, 2021
Charles Sanville, better known as the Humble Mechanic is MACS Keynote Speaker. Come see Charles on Thursday, September 30 at 11:30am at The Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, FL.Read Article >
Back to school bus A/C
September 1, 2021
Since it’s September (and another school year is upon us), we’re going to look at what’s so different about school bus A/C as compared to the more common automotive-type systems.Read Article >
Mind the compressor clutch gap
August 31, 2021
One of the first things I was taught in my A/C training was to always check the clutch air gap prior to installing a compressor.Read Article >
MACS Tesla project
August 26, 2021
MACS is working on a project, to collect A/C charge information for Tesla vehicles, and we need your help!Read Article >
What type of condenser is in that vehicle?
August 17, 2021
What type of condenser is in that vehicle? It's a frequent question in the mobile A/C industry.Read Article >
Mysterious servicing issue in R-1234yf systems
August 11, 2021
Recently a 2017 R-1234yf Honda system, with 72,099 miles, encountering a loss of cooling (slow leak) over time would not pass the equipment charge procedure and the production amount could not be charged.Read Article >
Field study: Incorrectly installed condensers
August 10, 2021
I have handled numerous tech calls involving older GM trucks with incorrectly installed condensers. In preparation for this series of MACS blogs, I discovered a salvage truck with one of these condenser repairs. This gave me the opportunity to duplicate the incorrect installation and look for pitfalls and solutions.Read Article >
Finding right side up
August 3, 2021
Most condensers have different fittings on the inlet and outlet. The locations of the inlet and outlet on most condensers will not allow lines to be connected incorrectly, even if the fittings do happen to be the same size. Lastly, the designs of the mounts on most condensers prevent a unit from being installed upside down. However, none of these characteristics apply to the condenser the technician had installed.Read Article >