Tecumseh, like other compressor manufacturers, made compressors for many manufacturers of refrigerators, air-conditioning systems, and coolers. Because of this, the same compressor model may be found in the field in many suction and discharge variations. Each variation depends upon the specific application for which the compressor was designed.
Suction connections can usually be identified as the stub tube with the largest diameter in the housing. If two stubs have the same outside diameter, then the one with the heavier wall will be the suction connection. If both of the largest stub tubes have the same outside diameter and wall thickness, then either can be used as the suction connection. However, the one farthest from the terminals is preferred.
The stub tube not chosen for the suction connection may be used for processing the system. Compressor connections can usually be easily identified. However, occasionally some question arises concerning oil cooler tubes and process tubes.
Oil cooler tubes are found only in low-temperature refrigeration models. These tubes connect to a coil or hairpin bend within the compressor oil sump (see Fig. 9-66). This coil or hairpin bend is not open inside the compressor. Its only function is to cool the compressor sump oil. The oil cooler tubes are generally connected to an individually separated tubing circuit in the air-cooled condenser.
