Hi all ! .
O.K., it got up to 114* F, the SANDEN compressor works well and takes less engine power so I didn't have to slow down much going over the several steel hills with the car loaded and AC cranked all the way .
Mostly the engine remained around 100 ~ 110 * F, a few times it reached 115*.
After passing the grades through Calimesa the engine began to run stronger, less throttle to go 60 ~ 65 MPH, the car wanted to run up to 70 + MPH but the engine is very busy at that speed to I kept lifting off the throttle .
It got down to 99* F last night and was 106* F by 07:30 this morning .
It's breezy and clear, the ducks are running 'round the pond out side, kids splashing in the pool, there's a new rule saying an Adult (obviously not me, I act like a child) must accompany any children near the pool or lazy river, no splashing, shouting, running etc. ~ how the hell are CHILDREN supposed to enjoy the water without noise and tomfoolery ?!
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The car is a 1984 240D with automatic .
I used the Japanese made 7 series compressor and Rich provided me with a link to the condenser supplier .
Looking at the electric fan with the hood open I wonder about 'unshrouding' it ~ this will increase the air flow as well as make it significantly quieter .
I also notice the fan doesn't cover as much surface area as I would if I removed the two round support bars and measured & installed the very largest fan I can squeeze in there .
As I have three W123' and all now have this SANDEN & cross flow condenser setup, I may begin to experiment with the fans to increase the condenser's efficiency .
The old Hot Rodder's trick of jamming the biggest condenser you can, into any vehicle's AC system is an easy way to make it more efficient and reduce the temperature of the cool air....
It's 12:30 PM and 115* F..........
