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Manual A/C System Specifications

MANUAL A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS (B2300, B3000 & B4000)

Application Specification
Compressor Type Ford FS-10 10-Cyl.
Compressor Belt Tension
B2300 & B3000 (1) , B4000 108-132 Lbs. (50-60 kg)
System Oil Capacity (2) 7.0 ozs.
Refrigerant Capacity 22 ozs.
System Operating Pressures (3)
High Side 160-250 psi (11.2-17.6 kg/cm2 )
Low Side 22-52 psi (1.5-3.7 kg/cm2 )
(1) A pointer and gauge are built into automatic tensioner. On B2300, pointer must be between 4° and 25° markings. On B3000, pointer must be between 4° and 19° markings. Replace belt if pointer falls outside specified range.
(2) Use SUNISCO 5GS refrigerant oil.
(3) Specification is with ambient temperature at about 80°F (27°C).
MANUAL A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS (MIATA)

Application Specification
Compressor Type Nippondenso TV12 Rotary Vane
Compressor Belt Deflection (1)
New 5/16-23/64" (8-9 mm)
Used 23/64-25/64" (9-10 mm)
Compressor Oil Capacity (2) 3.9-5.1 ozs.
Refrigerant Capacity 21.2 ozs.
System Operating Pressures
High Side 200-227 psi (14.0-16.0 kg/cm2 )
Low Side 22-35 psi (1.5-2.5 kg/cm2 )
(1) Measure with 22-lb. (10 kg) pressure applied halfway between crankshaft pulley and Power Steering (P/S) pulley or idler pulley (without P/S).
(2) Use ND-Oil 9 refrigerant oil.
MANUAL A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS (MPV)

Application Specification
Compressor Type Nippondenso 10-Cyl.
Compressor Belt Deflection (1)
2.6L
New Belt (2) 21/64-25/64" (8.5-10.0 mm)
Used Belt 25/64-29/64" (10.0-11.5 mm)
3.0L
New Belt (2) 5/32-11/64" (4.0-4.5 mm)
Used Belt 11/64-7/32" (4.5-5.5 mm)
Compressor Oil Capacity (3) 3.4-3.9 ozs.
Refrigerant (R-12) Capacity
With Rear A/C 35.3 ozs.
Without Rear A/C 31.8 ozs.
System Operating Pressures (4)
High Side 171-227 psi (12.0-16.0 kg/cm2 )
Low Side 17-28 psi (1.2-2.0 kg/cm2 )
(1) Measure belt deflection midway between compressor pulley and alternator pulley.
(2) Belt in operation for less than 5 minutes.
(3) Use DENSO/ND-Oil 8 refrigerant oil.
(4) Specification is with ambient temperature at 86-95°F (30-35°C).
MANUAL A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS (RX7)

Application Specification
Compressor Type Nippondenso TV12 Rotary Vane
Compressor Belt Deflection (1)
New 9/64-5/32" (3.5-4.0 mm)
Used 11/64-13/64" (4.5-5.0 mm)
Compressor Oil Capacity (2) 4.5 ozs.
Refrigerant Capacity 15.9-19.4 ozs.
System Operating Pressures (3)
High Side 199-288 psi (14.0-16.0 kg/cm2 )
Low Side 22-35 psi (1.5-2.5 kg/cm2 )
(1) Measure with 22 lb. (10 kg) pressure applied to center of belt.
(2) Use ND-Oil 9 refrigerant oil.
(3) Specification is with ambient temperature at about 86-95°F (30-35°C).
MANUAL A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS (MX-3, PROTEGE & 323)

Application Specification
Compressor Type Panasonic Rotary Vane
Compressor Belt Deflection (1)
New 5/16-23/64" (8-9 mm)
Used 23/64-25/64" (9-10 mm)
Compressor Oil Capacity
MX-3 (2) 5.3 ozs.
Protege & 323 3.9-4.6 ozs.
Refrigerant (R-134a) Capacity
MX-3 26.5 ozs.
Protege & 323 28.2 ozs.
System Operating Pressures
MX-3 (3)
High Side 185-225 psi (13.0-15.0 kg/cm2 )
Low Side 17-27 psi (1.2-1.9 kg/cm2 )
Protege & 323
High Side 171-234 psi (12.0-16.5 kg/cm2 )
Low Side 22-42 psi (1.5-3.0 kg/cm2 )
(1) Measure with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied to center of longest belt run.
(2) Use ATMOS GU-10 refrigerant oil.
(3) Specification is with ambient temperature at 80°F (30°C).
MANUAL A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS (MX-6 & 626)

Application Specification
Compressor Type Panasonic Rotary Vane
Compressor Belt Deflection (1)
2.0L Engines
New 19/64-23/64" (7.5-9.0 mm)
Used 5/16-3/8" (8.0-9.5 mm)
2.5L Engines
New 7/32-1/4" (5.5-6.5 mm)
Used 1/4-19/64" (6.5-7.5 mm)
Compressor Oil Capacity (2) 5.3 ozs.
Refrigerant (R-134a) Capacity 24.7 ozs.
System Operating Pressures (3)
High Side 185-213 psi (13.0-15.0 kg/cm2 )
Low Side 21-26 psi (1.5-1.8 kg/cm2 )
(1) Measure deflection along longest belt run, with 22 lbs. (10 kg) pressure applied to midpoint.
(2) Use ATMOS GU-10 refrigerant oil.
(3) Specification is with ambient temperature at 80°F (27°C) and engine speed at 1500 RPM.
MANUAL A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS (NAVAJO)

Application Specification
Compressor Type Ford FS-10 10-Cyl.
Compressor Belt Tension (1) 108-132 Lbs. (49-60 kg)
System Oil Capacity (2) 7 ozs.
Refrigerant (R-134a) Capacity 28-29 ozs.
System Operating Pressures (3)
High Side 160-250 psi (11.2-17.6 kg/cm2 )
Low Side 22-52 psi (1.5-3.7 kg/cm2 )
(1) If belt tension is not within specification, check belt length and automatic tensioner.
(2) Use SUNISCO 5GS refrigerant oil.
(3) High-side pressure specification is with ambient temperature at about 80°F (27°C). Low-side pressure should remain constant.