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Old May 23, 2002 | 07:23 PM
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Do you have to discharge the AC when doing a CAM swap or can the condensor be "swung" out of the way temporarily? Thanks in advance.
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Old May 23, 2002 | 07:58 PM
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Yes, you can just 'swing' aside the ac without discharging it. But, I'm not sure which is the most common way it's being done.

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Old May 23, 2002 | 08:22 PM
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You don't have to discharge the AC system, but with the condensor and stuff out of the way it makes it a heck of alot easier. Plenty of room to climb around with it out.
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Old May 23, 2002 | 08:29 PM
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i didnt discharge mine, but you do have to move the condensor down far enuf to pull out the cam. like an idiot though i removed the AC when i was done with the swap LOL, you should just remove it now <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />

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Old May 23, 2002 | 09:34 PM
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There is no reason to discharge the A/C. Just move the condenser out of the way. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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Old May 24, 2002 | 11:49 AM
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No need to discharge, even a rookie like me swap cams without a discharge, easily. I bungee corded the condensor up enough to clear by attaching the other end of the cord to the hood latch thingee. Try it, once you do it, you'll be kicking yourself for ever considering a discharge.
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Old May 25, 2002 | 12:14 AM
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Thanks for the responses. I will search for a cam now. The reverse split from Thunder Racing looked nice.
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