1973 OPEL GT-R clutch

REFRIGERANT COMPONENTS ALL MODELS96.69
J-9481\J-8092
/BEARING
Disassembly of Rear Head, Oil Pump, Rear
Discharge Valve Plate, and Rear Suction Valve
Reed Disc
If compressor is not going to be disassembled any
further than removal of rear head, oil pump, rear
discharge valve plate, or rear suction valve reed disc,
omit Steps “1, 2 and
4”.
1. Disassemble clutch drive plate and shaft seal.
2. Disassemble pulley assembly, and coil and hous-
ing assembly.
3. Clean surface of compressor shell and dry with
compressed air.
4. Remove compressor from holding fixture
(J-
9396), unscrew drain screw. Drain, measure and re-
cord amount of oil in compressor.
Figure
98-121 Installing Bearing into Pulley Assembly 5. Reinstall compressor in holding fixture (J-9396)
positioned as shown in Figure 9B-123.
Figure SB-122 Installing Pulley Assembly
6. Reassemble clutch drive plate.
DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY OF INTERNAL
PARTS OF COMPRESSOR AND LEAK TESTING
COMPRESSOR
A clean work area and a place for each part removed
is required to properly disassemble and reassemble compressor. The internal parts of the compressor
must be kept free of dirt or foreign material.
When working with compressor, under no circum-
stances should compressor be rested on pulley end.
PRESSURE
Figure 96.123 Compressor Installed in Holding
Fixture
6. Unscrew and discard four lock nuts from rear of
compressor, and lift off rear head by tapping it with
a mallet. If Teflon sealing surface is damaged (see
Figure
9B-124), replace rear head. Clean or replace
suction screen as necessary.
7. Pencil mark top side of both oil pump rotors and
lift out rotors. Replace both oil pump inner and outer
rotors if one or both are damaged or worn.

96-80 1973 OPEL SERVICE MANUAL
LINE UP LOCA
PINS AND
HOFigure SB-158 Installing Rear Head
“0” rings into suction and discharge ports of rear
head.9. Reassemble shaft seal onto front of shaft andwash plate assembly. Do not reassemble clutch
drive plate at this time.
Leak ‘Testing Compressor1. After the shaft seal pressure test has been per-
formed, change the test circuit to the configuration
shown in Figure 9B-160.
2. With hose attached only to high pressure side of
Leak Test Fixture J-9625, open high pressure valve
to charge high pressure side of compressor. As soon
as high pressure gage stabilizes reading, close valve.
If high pressure gage drops back immedaitely when
valve is closed, an internal leak is indicated. Correct
leak as necessary.
If an internal leak is indicated, the leak may exist
about the head sealing surface or Teflon seal,
dis-
charg,e tube, shell to head “0” rings, or suction valve
reed discs.
3. Remove drain screw from shell and add No. 525
viscosity oil as specified.
4.
R~eassemble pulley assembly, and coil and hous-
ing assembly onto hub of front head.
5. Complete reassembly by installing clutch drive
plate onto hub of front head. See Figure 9B-164
disassembled view of compressor.

r98-82 1973 OPEL SERVICE MANUAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Tightening Specifications
Part
Location
NutDrivePlateNut toCompressorShaft..............................
NutRear Head to Shell................................................................
CaPSchraderServiceValve......................................................
Compressor Specifications
Torque
Lb. Ft.
15
21
5Type
..............................................................................................Six Cylinder Axial Opposed
Make
............................................................................................................................Frigidaire
Effective Displacement (Cu. In.)
..........................................................................................
9.2Oil
..........................................................................................................................525 Viscosity
Oil Content (New)
....................................................................................................10 Fl. Oz.
Air Gap Between Clutch Drive Plate and Pulley
......................................0.022 to 0.057 In.
Clutch Type
................................................................................................................h4agnetic
Belt Tension
..............................................................................................1 lo-125 Lbs. Irritial
....................................................................................................................80 Lbs. Retension
Pipe and Hose Connection Torque Chart
Metal TubeThread andSteel TubingAluminum orNominal Torque
I
Outside Dia.Fitting SizeTorqueCopper TubingWrench Span
Lb. Ft.Torque
Lb. tit.
5-7
General SpecificationsThermostat Opening Temperature
.._.....,,,...__....,,.............................................................. 189
Capacity of Cooling System With Air Conditioner (Quarls)
.,,..___....___............... 6 (Approx.)Type of Refrigerant
.___,,,._...,.,,,.__.....,,,.......,,,,.......,,,...................,,,......,,,............ Refrigerant 12
Refrigerant Capacity (Fully Charged)
Opel
1900-Manta,,._....,,,,._...._.,,,,.......,,,........,,............................................................2 Lbs.
GT
,..__..,..,..__..,,,.......,,,,.......,,,........,,,.,......,,,,,......,,.,,........,,.......,,..........,,............... 2 l/4 Lbs.
Functional Test Procedures1. Place transmission in park for automatics and in
neutral for manuals. Apply hand brake.
2. Turn blower switch to HI position,
3. Turn temperature switch to MAX position-.
4. Run engine at 2000 RPM for ten (10) minutes with
car doors and windows closed and the hood up. Place
a commercial high volumn fan in front of condenser
if head pressure should exceed 250 psig.A commercial high volumn fan should be placed in
front of the condenser at high ambients to bring the
pressures to within the limits specified in the Func-
tional Charts. When testing the Opel 1900 and
Man& a thermometer should be placed in a position
to read the temperature of the air discharging from
the right-hand A/C outlet. When testing the GT, a
thermometer should be placed in a position to read
the temperature of the air discharging, from the left-
rear
,A /c outlet.

REFRIGERANT COMPONENTS ALL MODELS9B- 83
FUNCTIONAL TEST - OPEL 1900.
MANTA
Temp. of Air Entering
Cond.
Engine RPM
Camp. Head Pressure*
Suction Press.’
Discharge Air Temperature*
*When compressor clutch disengages,
FUNCTIIONAL TEST - GT
Temp. of Air Entering Cond.
Engine RPM
Camp. Head Pressure”
Suction Press.”
Discharge~Air Temperature*
“When compressor clutch disengages70
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20002000200020002000
155.165195.205200-210
250.260270.280
1922222729
38-4340.4542-47
45-5047-52
708090100110
2000
2000200020002000
125.135145.155180-190
210-220150.260
1720202224
37-42
38.4339-4440-4545-50

REFRIGERANT COMPONENTS ALL MODELSSB- 85
123 45 6 7a910 11 12 131415 lb1718 19
_202122232425 26 272a2930313233 34 35 3b
I. Rear Head13. Coil and Housing
Assemblv
2. Rear Head to Shell “0” Ring
3. Rear Discharge Valve Plate14. coil Housiq Retaining Ring25. Thrust Race
4. Rear Suction Reed Plate
15. Pulley and Bearing Assembly26. Thrust &zarin~27.16. Pulley BearingThrust Race
28.
5.
PistonRingCompressor Shell6. Piston Drive Ball17. Pulley Bearing Retainer Ring
18. Pulley and
Bearing Retainer Ring29. Cylinder Assembh30.Shaft Seal
7. Ball Seat (Shae Disc)
8. Piston
19. Clutch Hub and Drive Plate Assembly 31. Shaft Seal Seat “0” Rjn820. Oil Pump Gears
32. Shaft Seal sear
9. Front Suction Reed Plate
10. Front Discharge Valve Plate21. Mainshaft
Bearing (Rear)
22. Oil inlet Tube “0” Ring33. Shaft Seal Seat Rrrainer Ring
11. Fr&t Head to Shell “0” Rin8 23. Oil Inlet Tube34. Spacer
12. Front Head24. Wobble
(Skash) Plate and Mainshaft35. Clutch flub Retainer Ring36:Shaft Nut
Assembly98.131Figure 98.162 Compressor Section View

AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM -OPEL 1900 - MANTA9B- 91FAN DOES NOT RUN Correct electrical fault.
FAN RUNS
- Check air velocity.
NOT OK Clean evaporator inlets.
Clean evaporator core.
Clean evaporator outlets.
OK Check refrigeration (refer to Refrigeration
Diagnosis Guide).
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT OF THERMOSTATIC SWITCHThe system makes use of a thermostatic switch with
a self-supporting air sensing capillary. This capillary
controls the switch by sensing the temperature of the
air leaving the evaporator fins.
Checking for Proper Operation
I. Install the gauge set and set up the vehicle as
described under FUNCTIONAL TESTING SYS-
TEM iti Refrigerant Components Section.
2. Movement of the temperature control knob
should result in a definite change in suction pressure
and cycling of the compressor clutch.
3. If compressor continues to operate regardless of
the knob adjustment, it indicates that the switch
points are fused, which will lead to evaporator
freeze- up. The switch should be replaced.
Adjusting Switch
If, after ihe foregoing checks, the switch seems to be
operating correctly, adjust for proper setting if neces-
sary, as
~follows:1. Set up car as described in FUNCTIONAL
TESTING SYSTEM in Refrigerant Components
Section.2. The suction side of the system, read on the low
pressure gauge, should pull down to the pressure
shown in the chart in SPECIFICATIONS in Refrig-
erant Components Section.
3. Remove the face plate retaining screws and
remove face plate assembly noting the position of the
air sensipg capillary so that it can be reinstalled in
the same location as when removed. See Figure 98.170. ,:Figure
98.170 Location of Air Sensing Capillary
4. Remove the thermostatic switch retaining screws
and remove switch. Remove the non-metal end plate
from the switch to gain access tq the switch adjusting
screw. Check the screw for stripped or otherwise
damaged threads.
5. If the low side pressure
was less than the pre-
scribed pressure at the end of each cooling cycle, turn
the adjusting screw a partial turn clockwise. See Fig-
ure
9B-171.Figure 9B-17 1 Adjusting
Thkmosfatic Switch
6. If the pressure was more than the prescribed
value, turn the adjusting screw counter-clockwise.
7. Reinstall switch end plate and install switch in
face plate. Install face plate on ,evaporator assembly
assuring that the air sensing
c&pillary has been re-
placed properly.
8. Check system performance. Fffurther adjustment
is needed, repeat steps 3 thru 7 until the correct
pressure is reached.
Do not attempt to run a performance test with the
face plate and switch removed
,from the evaporator
assembly
- inaccurate reading, will result. Always
replace the switch and face plate assemblies before
checking the system performance.

98.98 1973 OPEL SERVICE MANUALDIAGNOSISTROUBLE DIAGNOSIS GUIDE
Insufficient Cooling
CHECK AIR FLOW
FAN DOES NOT RUN
- Correct electrical fault.
FAN RUNS
- Check air velocity.
NOT OK
- Clean evaporator inlets.
Clean evaporator core.
Clean evaporator outlets.
OK
- Check refrigeration (refer to Refrigeration
Diagnosis Guide).
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
ADJUSTMENT OF THERMOSTATIC SWITCHThe system makes use of a thermostatic switch with
a self-supporting air sensing capillary. This capillary
controls the switch by sensing the temperature of the
air leaving the evaporator tins.
Checking for Proper Operation
1. Install the gauge set, and set up the vehicle as
described under FUNCTIONAL TESTING SYS-
TEM in Refrigerant Components Section.
2. Movement of the temperature control knob
should result in a definite change in suction pressure
and cycling of the compressor clutch.
3. If compressor continues to operate regardless of
the knob adjustment it indicates that the switch
points are fused, which will lead to evaporator
freeze-up. The switch should be replaced.
Adjusting Switch
If after the foregoing checks, the switch seems to be
operating correctly, adjust for proper setting if neces-
sary, as follows:
1. Set up car as described in FUNCTIONAL
TESTING SYSTEM in Refrigerant Components
Section.
2. The suction side of the system, read on the lowpressure gauge, should pull down to the pressure
shown in the chart in SPECIFICATIONS in Refrig-
erant Components Section.
3. Remove the duct assembly mtaining screws and
remove the duct assembly noting the position of the
air sensing capillary so that it can be reinstalled in
the same location as when removed. See Figure 9B-
190.Figure 98.190 Duct Assembly and Retaining Screws
Figure 9B-13 1 Duct Assembly
4. Remove the thermostatic switch retaining screws
and remove switch. Remove the non-metal end plate
from the switch to gain access to the switch adjusting
screw. Check the screw for stripped or otherwise
damaged threads.

SubjectPage Number
Subject Page Number
A
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Components .................
98.17
Opel 1900
& Manta-In Car Components .....9B-90
GT.ln Car Components..................98-97
Alignment Opel 1900
& Manta .....................3C-22
GT-Opel ..............................
3C-22
Alternator Description ...........................
lD-28
Specifications. .........................1 D-35
Overhaul K-l..........................lD-30
Removal & Installation ..................lD-30
Testing...............................lD-29
Wiring Diagrams
Manta .............................
1 J-105
Opel 1900
..........................lJ-103
GT ................................
lJ-107
AM
Radio-GT............................9C-105
AM Radio-Opel 1900 &Manta ...............
9C-109
Antenna, Installation .......................
9C-111
Antenna Trimmer .........................
9C-110
Assembly of Transmission from Major Units Manual ...............................
78-23
3 Speed Automatic .....................
7C-103
Axle,
R&r, Disassembly ....................48~11
Bolt Torque Specifications
Engine ...............................
6A-27
Transmission. Manual ....................
78-33
3 Speed Automatic .....................
7C-136
Clutch ...............................
7A-7
Body ................................
2A-4
Brakes
Brake Drum, Shoes & Linings .............5C-28
Hydraulic Wheel Cylinder ................
5C-30
Hydraulic Master Cylinder ................
5A-2
Parking Brake Cables .....................
5C-33
Standard Brakes ........................
X-22
Disc Brakes...........................5B-10
Brake Booster and Vacuum
Coritrol Valve ....5A-5
Bumpers, Front and Rear ...................
ZH-33
C
B
Balance,,Wheel and Tire....................3G-62
Ball
J&tUpper .........................3A-7
Lower ...............................
3A-7
Battery
Specifications ..........................
lA-9
Testing...............................lA-6
Charging ..............................lA-9
Trouble Diagnosis ......................lA-4
Battery Test 421.........................l A-6
Belt Tensions ............................
68.33
Blower and Air Inlet Assembly, Removal and Installation
Owl 1900&Manta.....................9A-15
GT
.: ................................9A-5
Body Name Plate ............................
OA-1
Style’Numbers ......................... OA-2
Windows and Weatherstrips ...............
ZC-9
Doors ................................
ZD-13
Interior Trim and Headlining ..............
26-33
Seatsi................................26-33
Roof&d Sunroof-Opel 1900
& Manta ......2F.24 Camshaft,
1.9L
Engine .....................6A-25
Car Model Identification .......
.,............OA-1
Carburetor..............................6E-44
Trouble Diagnosis ......................
6E-49
Description ...........................
6E-44
Overhaul .............................
6E-53
Adjust ...............................
6E-50
Removal
& Installation ......,............6E-52
Specifications ..........................
6E-58
Charging
System
Description ..............
:............ 1 D-28
Specifications. ............
.,............lD-35
Testing..................:............lD-29
Wiring Diagrams
Manta .............................
lJ-105
Opel 1900 ..........................
lJ.103
GT ................................
lJ-107
Chart Lubrication ........................ OC-5
Chassis Springs, Front. ........
!............3A-15
Clutch, Second-Automatic Transmission .......
7C-103
Clutch Adjustment .........................
7A-4
Control Arm Front Upper ...................
:............3A-10
Lower ...............................
3A-11
Converter Checking Procedure ................
7C-125
Coolant Flow ............................
68-32
4 Speed Manual Transmission ...
!,...........7B-12
Cranking System. See Starting
SyStem
Crankshaft..............................6A-16
Cylinder Head ...............
:............6A-12
D
Description
3.Speed Automatic.....................7C-37