Fixing the A/C System in a Excavator most likely this is your problem

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    Fixing the A/C in a Excavator most likely this is your problem
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Комментарии • 93

  • @donaldtrabeaux5235
    @donaldtrabeaux5235 2 года назад +2

    Well, if you were in South Louisiana A/C a must cause it was 92 degrees. You save yourself a lot of money doing your on work, take care my friend keep hydrated stay safe and God bless.

  • @kurtdussander4944
    @kurtdussander4944 Год назад +1

    Always something with the AC on heavy equipment every year. Always something breaking with heavy equip all the time. Seems persistence is the one tool that always works though. Thanks for the video.

  • @sonnyblazer5504
    @sonnyblazer5504 2 года назад +2

    Very glad you did this for us! We normally don't get involved with AC until we have a problem. Too many people walk into a parts store & see all these cans with fancy gages and really get misled. You did a great presentation be it for equipment, car or truck! (Just check what SPECS you need!) Thank you for the time in this one & be COOL!

  • @danslawncare8594
    @danslawncare8594 2 года назад +3

    Hey mike the next time after you vac the system do not start the michine hook up the can turn the can upside down and open up the high side and it will suck in the liquid then turn the can right side up and shut the high side and open the low side and start the michine and it will suck in the gas. The compressor will not come if the system empty because of the low pressure switch in.

    • @DIRT-BOSS
      @DIRT-BOSS  2 года назад +2

      Thanks that helps! Good tip

  • @edstevens9357
    @edstevens9357 2 года назад +2

    We appreciate all the videos you put out. I would say you saved a grand doing it yourself.

    • @DIRT-BOSS
      @DIRT-BOSS  2 года назад +1

      Thanks bud yeah probably

  • @richardbohlingsr3490
    @richardbohlingsr3490 2 года назад +1

    It gets really tough when you're the only man on call and you need to get her done. Sometimes just not enough hours in the day. Be safe and cool. 8-)

  • @sparksmobilerepair4025
    @sparksmobilerepair4025 Год назад +1

    Get yourself a pipeliners cloud umbrella for shade and rain and a magnet sweep to find bolts and nuts that are dropped.

  • @henryg683
    @henryg683 2 года назад +2

    Mike you got some patience!!! Glad you got it to work hopefully it’ll be good down the line great job as usual!!!!

  • @sassafrasvalley1939
    @sassafrasvalley1939 2 года назад +3

    Boss, I remember when Freon cans cost a buck and a quarter! It took all afternoon to charge the system but, you normally only had to do it once a year…. Then, they came up with this fantasy about the ozone layer. Ice cold air conditioning turned into cooling and the refrigerant jumped to ten bucks!
    Now that we are a couple of generations past that…. I just take my pickup into the dealership and take advantage of their spring tune-up special. This year it cost me a bunch to have a couple of o-rings replaced.
    I hate progress… when it costs money just because of imaginary sins that I need to pay for!
    Oh yeah… sorry for the rant. I enjoyed seeing you tough this out while refraining from dropping expletives!

    • @sonnyblazer5504
      @sonnyblazer5504 2 года назад +1

      AND they were called "R12". Do you need AC or just "COOL" by nature (like DIRT BOSS?)

    • @sassafrasvalley1939
      @sassafrasvalley1939 2 года назад +1

      @@sonnyblazer5504 I just drive with the windows open most of the time! Saves on fuel economy and… wear & tear on the AC.
      Wanna buy a case of R12?

    • @DIRT-BOSS
      @DIRT-BOSS  2 года назад +2

      I definitely hear you

    • @red6503
      @red6503 2 месяца назад +1

      ​@@sassafrasvalley1939 yea and fill your cab with dirt... no sense

  • @brentking-gmailking2570
    @brentking-gmailking2570 2 года назад +1

    Good job Mike. I hope it stays cool for you now.

  • @jasonjones846
    @jasonjones846 2 года назад +1

    Great job pal! You should get yourself an EZ up tent to beat the heat and rain when wrenching. As a roofer I have a magnet on wheels for picking up nails around the houses. It works really slick, you can grab one for about $100 at a roofing center. That will be helpful for finding that nut or bolt you drop in the rocks. You will Literally find it in 1 min as opposed to crawling around on your hands and knees- headache saver. Looking forward to the next video!!

  • @maxobara1496
    @maxobara1496 2 года назад +1

    Mike slow down, your fingers are trying to keep up with your word’s!! Another thing to worry about, but Dirt Boss is “Locking the hubs in” as Muddyfeet says, and getting it done 💪💪 Looks like we are into some weather changes, stay safe and keep sharing. Thanks Mike👍🇺🇸

  • @dalepremo3695
    @dalepremo3695 2 года назад +1

    Great job Dirt Boss. You always show the unvarnished truth which is greatly appreciated. Got up to the low 90's here today too, so I know you were sweltering in the sun doing that work!

  • @josephdriscoll8527
    @josephdriscoll8527 2 года назад +1

    Glad you got cooling back, I like those cans they make recharging easier and no license required

  • @alexosborne5629
    @alexosborne5629 2 года назад +1

    Always something to work on, weather you want to or not 😬
    You seemed to get it somewhere near right, reading the comments there are plenty of people who know what they are doing, pleased they are more than happy to pass on their wisdom to you !!!

    • @DIRT-BOSS
      @DIRT-BOSS  2 года назад +2

      Thanks man power of RUclips

  • @elroysuggen9821
    @elroysuggen9821 2 года назад +1

    Hey Mike there should a sticker somewhere on your machine telling you how much refrigerant system holds. Just like all cars have a sticker stating this info, i would think this would also.

    • @DIRT-BOSS
      @DIRT-BOSS  2 года назад +1

      I looked couldn't find nothing

  • @alittlebitofeverything5090
    @alittlebitofeverything5090 2 года назад +1

    Interesting DB. I put a mini split in my house based on videos and manuals. Had to have someone come out to put the digital analyzer on it. Turns out it did not have enough of a precharge for the system and was low, but works well!

  • @timmymalone5444
    @timmymalone5444 2 года назад +1

    I was always afraid to mess with a/c units. See a guy blow a can of refrigerant up in his hand once , don't know how it happened. I have an old recharge unit , don't use it though. Good job.👍👍

    • @DIRT-BOSS
      @DIRT-BOSS  2 года назад +4

      He had the high side gauge open that puts all the pressure into the can

  • @william8881
    @william8881 2 года назад +2

    your hired lmao , love your channel USAF BILL

  • @callumorti2467
    @callumorti2467 2 года назад +1

    My new favourite channel! I learn so much from your videos legend!
    Life's like a garden dig it lol

  • @gibsonlandscapeconstructio7984
    @gibsonlandscapeconstructio7984 2 года назад +1

    Always good to do your own work when you can
    You learn about your machine and can diagnose problems easily
    Good video Mike👍

  • @DauminiqueTheDumpTruckDriver
    @DauminiqueTheDumpTruckDriver 2 года назад +8

    Ugh diagnosing AC sucks

  • @njonebale7889
    @njonebale7889 2 года назад +1

    D-Boss! i went through all that with my cat mini with the high side way up and the low side down and no freon going in, called my AC buddy and he thought about it and said… clean out your condenser with a air gun, tons of dust and dirt came out and everything went nice a nice, cab got ice cold and it didn’t need any freon, just some dusting…definitely keep that and all the coolers clean.

  • @Clemexcavation
    @Clemexcavation 21 день назад +1

    I’m having the same issue on the 51

    • @DIRT-BOSS
      @DIRT-BOSS  21 день назад +2

      @@Clemexcavation mine was plugged expansion valve replace the filter dryer also

  • @jeffterhune8573
    @jeffterhune8573 2 года назад +1

    Excellent educational video. No belly panel to take off to get to alternator, maybe though the cabin floor, just spit balling here. Could you stake down a tarp to work over, always enjoy you videos.

    • @DIRT-BOSS
      @DIRT-BOSS  2 года назад +1

      Thanks there might be a belly pan I haven't looked in that department yet!

  • @memyselfandifarmer
    @memyselfandifarmer 2 года назад +1

    First do a nitrogen pressure test for leaks. Then a micron gauge for a proper vacuum. 500 microns is good. Cheers mate!!

  • @andrewwitchell2708
    @andrewwitchell2708 3 месяца назад +1

    You should alwags charge through the highisde first to see if there is flow through the system. If that lowside gauge doesnt rise, that valves is bad

  • @Alasdairryan
    @Alasdairryan 2 года назад +1

    You need to get yourself a operators manual for the pc88, it would tell you about refilling the AC :)

    • @DIRT-BOSS
      @DIRT-BOSS  2 года назад +1

      Yep I only have owners manual not shop manual

  • @Flatrater01
    @Flatrater01 2 года назад +1

    Get a micron gauge. Bring it down to at least 500 microns. Gauge is inexpensive. Get yourself a blue moving blanket put where you're standing much easier to see what you drop and nothing bounces, also good to lay on.

  • @helpme1202
    @helpme1202 Год назад +2

    How did you learn to repair and service the ac?

  • @young11984
    @young11984 2 года назад +1

    Get you a micron gauge, takes a lot of time out of vacuum and waiting to see gauge movement also you will see the smallest of leaks during regain.

  • @troypayne3398
    @troypayne3398 2 года назад +1

    You need to put the a/c can up side down for changeling. You need it to be a liquid not as gas. Right side up and it's a gas . Two hands on the can and shacking it will help to warm up a little . For installing Lock it all your labels. one sued tale you . A/C R134A and it hoes 1lb . 3oz ???? Keep the work up. doing good.

    • @DIRT-BOSS
      @DIRT-BOSS  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for the tip

  • @danslawncare8594
    @danslawncare8594 2 года назад +2

    The low side should be 10 to 20 psi

    • @DIRT-BOSS
      @DIRT-BOSS  2 года назад +1

      Well that makes more sense to me then!

  • @greggkuzila7513
    @greggkuzila7513 Год назад +1

    The evaporator by the radiator should be changed also

    • @DIRT-BOSS
      @DIRT-BOSS  Год назад

      The round cylinder I change that also... I still get hot flashes every 40 seconds heat comes through the vent not sure what's going on...

  • @timheidle759
    @timheidle759 2 года назад +1

    You should not see air bubbles in the sight glass

    • @DIRT-BOSS
      @DIRT-BOSS  2 года назад +1

      I'm not sure it was air bubbles it looked like it was just gray fluid

  • @mddanishvlogs5641
    @mddanishvlogs5641 Год назад

    BROTHER PLEASE ONE VIDEO AC CLUTCH REALLY LOCATION VOLVO EXAVATOR SHOW ME PLEASE 2010 models

  • @vinnyhern
    @vinnyhern 2 года назад +4

    without specification for the specific peace of equipment your just guessing. gauges with red, green, yellow is meaningless. overcharging is just as bad for the system as undercharging. I do automotive a/c and it can get complicated! My best suggestion is leave to the professionals. Lets just say if I recreated this video I would be facing fines and or loose my license.

    • @DIRT-BOSS
      @DIRT-BOSS  2 года назад +5

      I hear you man it wasn't a how-to video it was me just getting it done I tried to get people over here they are too busy and it's too hot!

    • @vinnyhern
      @vinnyhern 2 года назад +2

      @@DIRT-BOSSI totally get it, number 1 thing I hear, it worked last time I used it! Here is a dirty little secret, anytime you turn air on in a newer vehicle it engages the a/c system even if you have it on hot. This means your putting wear and tear on it summer and winter. I tell people to think of it as an oil change, every 4 years have your system evacuate and recharge. The system requires OIL along with refrigerant that breaks down over time. The best time to do this is the winter time. Or it's like everything else you won't know you need it until you do. Love the channel though, keep on keeping on!

    • @DIRT-BOSS
      @DIRT-BOSS  2 года назад +1

      @@vinnyhern That definitely makes sense man! So overlooked

    • @topshelf321
      @topshelf321 2 года назад +1

      @@DIRT-BOSS Absolutely wrong. Refrigerant never "breaks down or gets old". Unless you have a component failure or leak you should never go into a system. Anytime you do you are taking a chance of introducing contaminates into the system. Especially from a shop that uses a reclaim machine where they pull out the charge and recycle it. You are mixing your system with everyone else they have hook too. This is an up sale that shops use to make money. Now as far as your video it was entertaining and I know you're not an AC guy so I won't bash you, but I will warn you it is a 10K fine to release refrigerant into the air so that part about over charging and just letting it go is a big no no. I know everyone does it but not everyone puts out video proof of them doing it. Just putting that out there for your protection. Too get your charge right, run the throttle up about half way. Turn the AC on high and close the door. After the cab is cooled down look at the sight glass if there are still bubbles it is low. You want to slowly add gas to the low side until the bubbles clear up. Add a little and wait, then do it again. You have to give the expansion valve time to react.

    • @DIRT-BOSS
      @DIRT-BOSS  2 года назад +1

      @@topshelf321 got ya! I did discharge it into a can though not in the air! Also in the sight glass it looks like gray fluid passing That's normal correct I don't see actual bubbles.. what color should it be when it's full?

  • @tonymcveigh8789
    @tonymcveigh8789 2 года назад +1

    Never reuse o rings

  • @tedohio3038
    @tedohio3038 2 года назад +1

    👍

  • @benjamingirard339
    @benjamingirard339 2 года назад +1

    If only you knew a guy that could pour a nice concrete pad and get you outta the rocks 🤔🤔

  • @boitanoexcavation3564
    @boitanoexcavation3564 2 года назад +1

    You need a shop man

  • @yenerm114
    @yenerm114 2 года назад +1

    👍👍👍👍👌

  • @Flatrater01
    @Flatrater01 2 года назад

    By allowing refrigerant to escape to the air you have subjected yourself to a 25k fine from the EPA. LEAVE it to the professionals.

  • @mobileair6416
    @mobileair6416 Месяц назад +1

    Get a 30lb. jug.

    • @DIRT-BOSS
      @DIRT-BOSS  Месяц назад +1

      @@mobileair6416 I did what a difference!