Pete 379 air conditioning

I'm getting over 350psi on the low side with clutch engaged. Hi side was 250psi. When the press spikes on the low side comp kicks off. When it falls, compressor kicks on again. Had some freon vent on me from pressure relief valve. There is no cooling.

Recent new parts: compressor, condenser, orifice tube, evaporator, drier/accumulator and expansion valve.

What gives? Any ideas? I'm tired of forking money over to these shops only to regret it a short while later.

I have a set of gauges. Guess I'll be buying a vacuum pump in the near future as well

 

Nope. Actually mean 350+ gauge maxed out on low pressure side

 

Ac magically works again. Truck was off for a few hours. Did it freeze up? Would that cause such high low pressure? When the pressure relief dumped it was nice enough to pop a few fuses for the eng fan. Looks like water temp sensor wire runs behind the compressor and the insulation was weak enough to find a ground, fun times. Learning as I go. Combination problems are best.

 

My gauges.

 

First thing in the morning. I have 2 trucks and it is time to start doing/learning ac. Is freon recovery hard and can you reuse it?