RE: {Chrysler 300} 64 K AC compressor

Mike-

Generally speaking a car that runs hot on the road has one of two problems. First is inadequate coolant flow through the radiator because of a clogged radiator, collapsed lower hose, or less frequently, a worn impeller on the water pump. The second is inadequate airflow through the radiator because of an improper fan, a malfunctioning fan clutch if so equipped, or a missing or improperly installed fan shroud. The fan blades should be roughly half-way inside the shroud.

Yes, improper timing, too lean a mixture and similar matters can contribute to overheating, they sound good but are almost always not the problem. Like much in life, it’s the simple stuff that needs correction. Start with water & air flow first.

Danny Plotkin

From: chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Michael Corrigan
Sent: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 8:50 AM
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Subject: Re: {Chrysler 300} 64 K AC compressor

I left the K with my mechanic for a couple months when I was away. He installed the new compressor and recharged with R134. Car overheated badly so me added a couple of ugly electric fans ( without telling me). It cools well now but chronically runs right up at the very top of the range on the temp gauge. He tells me the radiator must be bad....

Car lives in NY and it certainly has been hot this summer but that is why we have AC. Do the wise folks here have any insights? Live with it? Replace radiator ( seems ok to me)? I suppose I would be ok with the fans as car is certainly not perfect anyway but as they hardly work, more seems in order.

Thanks all

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Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2024 10:26:14 PM
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Subject: RE: {Chrysler 300} 64 K AC compressor

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From: Michael Corrigan <mcorrigan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: 5/23/24 5:59 PM (GMT-06:00)
To: chrysler-300-club-international@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: {Chrysler 300} 64 K AC compressor

Folks
I went to my mechanic to get our key updated to our 134 refrigerant and I was told that the old York AC compressor is no good. He told me that replacements were impossible, and that the best solution was to convert to a modern AC system. I have done that on my age, but this car is so original that I hate to think about tampering with that. On the other hand, it's sure nice to have air conditioning! I'm confident that someone in this small world of Chrysler crazies has had this experience too and has some wisdom to impart. Thanks in advance.
Michael Corrigan

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