[A/S] start and run capacitors for 77 sovereign

["Charles M. Gunkel" <cmgunkel@xxxxxxx>]

Hi group,

Have been enjoying the discussions for some time now. Thanks for all the great 
info.  I am asking for some info to help solve  a recent problem with our air 
conditioner. 

We were camping over 4th and the compressor on our 77 sovereign (original 
equipment air conditioner) did not start.  It had worked flawlessly on Memorial 
day weekend so I suspected it was probably the start capacitor.  Part way 
through the weekend, I tried the air to just have the fan circulate some air 
and after a very short time the compressor started and worked flawlessly the 
rest of the weekend.  

I would like to replace the start and run capacitors just for insurance and 
wondered if anyone on the list knew the proper size capacitors to pick up 
before taking the taking the protective cover off the air conditioner.  The 
unit is original which I think it's is an Armstrong??? Don't have the service 
manual handy.

Also,  I haven't been on top of the trailer to take off or disassemble the 
cover to get access to the capacitors. Any info on the proper way to take off 
the cover and get access to the capacitors and / or size would be greatly 
appreciated.

Thanks again for all the great information.


Charlie Gunkel
Tulsa, OK 
1977 31 ft sovereign