First We would need to determine that your compressor is operating. Is just the pulley turning or is the clutch engaged? If the compressor isn't turning, then this kind of pressure wouldn't be abnormal. I'm not sure about the savviness of your friend though, No insult intended, but anyone willing to put any amount of refrigerant into an unknown system without a guage is really taking chances!
I'm not sure if you guys even had the charge hose hooked up to the suction side.
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