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Mrknight16

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I am having a problem with a Gibson straight a/c. There is no nameplate on the unit as it was scratched off all I have is the compressor model which I just replaced on the 28th of August. The model for the compressor is ZR57K3-PFV-930. The unit has a orfice metering device which I took a part and pushed nitrogen through the coil. I had good air flow when I pressurized the system with nitrogen. I have about 9 lbs of r 22 in the system and I have pressures of 55 psig on my suction and 305 psig on my head. Filters are new and evaporator fan is running. I washed the coils twice and still have a high head pressure. I could use some help please.
 
Well, it sounds like whatever killed the first comp is now going to do the same to this one.
Right orifice?
How is the air flow?
 
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The air flow is good it flows both ways from low to high then high to low. The capacitor was underrated for the compressor but I have the right size capacitor now 80uf. I took apart the orifice and used nitrogen to clear anything that was in there out. Could the compressor be running in reverse? The compressor keeps freezing over.
 
No mention of replacing the high side drier, if it has one. You may have a partial restriction there.
 
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Are you a professional tech?
 
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