Losh's Series I SS Ute (AKA Black Thunder).

[chrisp]

Sorry my bad... I think the correct term is “torque limiting device“

AKA the weak doovalacky thingo that breaks when something else goes wrong.

 

[losh1971]

This TSB seems to give the brand and model of the compressor - http://www.adair.net.au/tsb/TSB 50 8-11 VE Compressor Precautions.pdf

Awesome, yep this is the one. Not sure where I can get one but at least I now know what I need.

 

[chrisp]

Cheaper (and more available?) here - https://speedyairspares.com.au/prod...mmodore-6-0l-v8-denso-6seu16c-oe-447260-1130/

There might be better prices elsewhere, but this one came up on the first page of my search.

 

[losh1971]

The TLD was not broken as the unit was functioning prior to today. It had to be on 15deg to be cool enough in the summer but now with next to no gas it will barely work.

 

[losh1971]

Cheaper (and more available?) here - https://speedyairspares.com.au/prod...mmodore-6-0l-v8-denso-6seu16c-oe-447260-1130/

There might be better prices elsewhere, but this one came up on the first page of my search.

That seems to be the best price. I don't see much else coming up on Google beside Speedy Air Supplies.

 

[chrisp]

That seems to be the best price. I don't see much else coming up on Google beside Speedy Air Supplies.

You might want to double check that it’s really the real McCoy, and not an ‘equivalent’.

 

[losh1971]

You might want to double check that it’s really the real McCoy, and not an ‘equivalent’.

I read his testimony. They used to sell solely to the trade. Going by what he says I don't think he would risk his reputation by selling OEM copies.

 

[Skylarking]

The TLD was not broken as the unit was functioning prior to today. It had to be on 15deg to be cool enough in the summer but now with next to no gas it will barely work.

I’d isolate the compressor from the engine by removing/changing the belt if possible, when ever the gas is low… Else if you’ve lost oil via a gas leak, it will kill the compressor over time if it continues to spin with low oil (assuming it isn’t cactus already).

Same goes for any vehicle… if it’s low gas and you starts to hear hissing inside the cabin (gas rather than liquid going through TS valve) remove the clutch wire or belt else you will kill the compressor over time…

 

[Skylarking]

AKA the weak doovalacky thingo that breaks when something else goes wrong.

That’s the theory but how many parts that aren’t designed to break actually break for no apparent reason

Me I just don’t like when a mechanic assume stuff and doesn‘t actually check their assumption. That’s especially the case as I‘m the one that has to pay for any parts canon a mechanic‘s assumption causes

 

[losh1971]

I need the AC semi working as I can't see out my window in sub zero temps without it on. It fogs up bad without it on. I don't even know if my heater would work if it's disconnected?