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General Specifications

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
A/C Compressor 
Type FS-10 swashplate, 5 double-acting pistons
Displacement 170 cc (10.4 cu in)
Rotation Clockwise
A/C Cycling Switch a 
Open pressure 152-165 kPa (22-24 psi)
Close pressure 317 kPa (46 psi) maximum
A/C Pressure Relief Valve a 
Open pressures 3,792-4,137 kPa
(550-600 psi)
A/C Pressure Sensor  N/A 
Evaporator Core Orifice 
Color Red
Diameter 1.57 mm (0.062 in)
Magnetic Clutch 
Air gap clearance 0.35-0.75 mm (0.014-0.030 in)
Pressure Cutoff Switch a 
Open status 2,999-3,275 kPa
(435-475 psi)
Closed status 1,586-1,999 kPa
(230-290 psi)

a Manifold gauge set pressures may vary slightly depending on the distance between the service gauge port valve and the A/C pressure relief valve, the A/C cycling switch or the pressure cutoff switch location.