[C320-list] A-B refrigeration system

[Donald Lawson]

Art
Just had my 2004  A-B unit recharged. Seems OK for now. If you want to do it yourself check out Kollman-marine.com. He (RICHARD) has some documentation that may help you.  I sent him my electronic module for check out before I spent the bucks for a refer tech. I used a refer tech, twice, to recharge as I was not comfortable doing it myself.  The first tech was worthless. The stuff you get at Pep Boys for autos seemed suspect to me as the refrigerant contains stop leak and the gauges look cheap. Better to spend a few $ for a tech then to blow the seals on the compressor due my stupidity in misunderstanding the directions. I did some serious  research thinking I may have to buy a new unit.  Will not go with an A-B unit (Dometic) when this unit goes. IMHO.
Don #1005, 2004

On Aug 25, 2013, at 3:20 PM, millers1 at aol.com wrote:

> 
> This past month of cruise-ing I noticed the refrigeration running significantly more than normal.
> I do not believe it has ever been re-charged, it is a R134A system.   In checking the site I could not find 
> any comments on charging the system.  Has anyone done this or know of any guidance to do it.
> I do acknowledge the concerns of working with freon. The A-B info I have addresses all but 
> charging.
> Thanks,
> Art     #680,  2000
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Colin Evans <twosailors at bigpond.com>
> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Sun, Aug 25, 2013 5:32 pm
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Martec Folding Prop
> 
> 
> According to my information sheet , standard fixed props are 15x9 three
> blade or 15 x 10 two blade, so a 14 should fit.
> But beware that if the diameter is too small then the engine will be
> screaming and you won`t be going anywhere. 
> 
> *************************
> Regards
> Colin Evans
> Watermark 
> 2000 C320 # 774 
> Lake Macquarie, Australia
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Tim Fleming
> Sent: Monday, 26 August 2013 7:25 AM
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Martec Folding Prop
> 
> Hope you have a SS shaft as the original brass could bend on weight of the
> maritech.  
> Tim
> 
> On Aug 25, 2013, at 12:39 PM, "Jeffrey Brown" <oceanblues at mac.com> wrote:
> 
> Anyone know the clearance dimension on the prop? Looking at buying a used
> Martec and they have 12" and 14", not sure if the 14" will fit. Any other
> advice is appreciated. 
> 
> Jeff Brown
> 949-350-5123
> 
> 
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