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I replaced compressor for a hussman refrig and its hums loud

The one i took out was louder on start up but quieter on operation ,i also replaced the L.L.drier & cap tube,pulled a vacuum ,charged w/r-134a ,22 oz is what manufacture asks for ,started up unit and it was quiet but suction pressure was really low about 8in vac , added gas till pressure reached about 10-15 psi on suction & 140 psi head (7 oz more),suction line started to freeze up so i recoverd some until ice went away ,subcooling is about 10 deg,ran ok for about two days but seems to be getting louder,noticed it ices up a little bit on start up at the suction service valve ,please help

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God day,
Some thoughts.
1. Are the evap fan motors running, and at full speed. That would give you abnormally low suction pressure.
2. Cap tube sized too small. or partial restriction in the dryer cap tube/dryer when brazing in the lines.
3. Low ambient. What's the temp the machine is running in.
4. Over sized compressor.
5. Moisture. God, 134A is touchy on that one.
6. Was original cap tube soldered to the suction line to create a heat exchanger. Needed on many apps. Definately would cause flash back on start up.
7. Superheat a little low, should be 12 to 15 degrees.

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