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Subject:Re: repost - basic a/c hose connection question.
From:Larry Alofs
Date:Thu, 7 Aug 2003 10:34:25 -0500

Eric Zeno wrote:
> Output of the compressor goes to the evaporator.
> Input, or SUC goes to the condensor.
>                                          Eric
>
I think that's backwards.
   Output from compressor goes to condenser (in front).
 From the evaporator (cold part) the refrigerant returns to the
compressor.  (Haynes 3-11)
  Larry A.

> Owen wrote:
>
>> I posted this question yesterday. I apologize for the repost of this
>> but I am squeezed for time trying to get on the road for the weekend.
>>
>> Which hose connects to the SUC connection on the compressor? The one
>> going up to the evaporator or the one coming from the condenser up front?
>>
>> My logic is that the long hose coming from the front of the van would
>> connect here.
>>
>> Since it wasn't hooked up when I bought it I am not sure. Clearly I
>> don't have the basic refrigeration principles down pat.
>>
>> Owen Brand
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