1959 Chevrolet Truck Shop Manual


	Page		Page
Basic Service Information	15-2	Adding Oil - Partial Charge	15-20
Fast Idle Caution	15-3	Refrigerant Line Connections	15-20
Precautions in Handling Refrigerant		Hose Clamp Connections	15-21
Lines	15-3	"O" Ring Connections	15-21
Precautions in Handling Freon-12	15-3	Freon Hose Failure	15-21
Maintaining Chemical Stability in the		Expansion Valve	15-21
Refrigeration System	15-5	Evaporator Unit	15-22
Pressure Temperature Relationship of		Core Replacement	15-22
Freon-12	15-5	Thermostatic Switch	15-23
Gauge Set	15-6	Adjustment	15-23
Leak Testing the System	15-6	Replacement	15-24
Leak Detector	15-7	Fan Motor Replacement	15-24
Assembly	15-7	Condenser and/or Receive-Dehydrator
Operation	15-7	Replacement	15-25
Service	15-7	Compressor	15-25
Vacuum Pump	15-8	Removal	15-26
Availability of Freon-12	15-8	Installation	15-26
Compressor Oil	15-9	Clutch Pulley Assembly	15-26
Compressor Serial Number	15-9	Adjustment	15-26
Inspection and Periodic Service	15-9	Removal and Disassembly	15-27
Service Diagnosis	15-10	Cleaning and Inspection	15-28
Service Operations	15-14	Assembly and Installation	15-29
Conditioning System for Replacement of		Clutch Actuating Coil Replacement	15-31
Component Parts	15-14	Compressor Seal	15-32
Installing Gauge Set to Check System		Removal	15-32
Operation	15-14	Installation	15-33
Purging the System	15-15	Compressor Belt Tension Adjustment	15-34
Evacuating and Charging the System	15-15	Pressure Relief Valve	15-35
Adding Refrigerant	15-15	Collision Procedure	15-35
Vacuum Pump Method	15-16	Flushing the System	15-35
Compressor Method	15-17	Control Adjustments	15-36
Partial Charge	15-18	Cold Control Lever	15-36
Checking and Changing Oil	15-19	Specifications	15-36
Checking Oil Level	15-20	Wiring Diagrams	15-37
Adding Oil	15-19	Special Tools	15-38