LOL Don't burn it. If you are able to get the compressor to engage, then there is enough pressure in the system to actuate it. Listen, the best thing to do is to get your hands on an A/C manifold gauge set. We need to know what the high and low side pressures are relative to outside temperature. Could the compressor be bad? Yes it could, but there is no way to tell without seeing what it's producing as far as pressures. Keep in mind, if the compressor is engaging, there is even a chance the problem is inside the vehicle. There is a blend air door actuator that may not be working and preventing cool air from entering the vehicle.
Here is a link that shows the gauges I'm referring to. Often times, a parts store will lend or rent them to you.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/re-charge-an-air-conditioner-system
Also, I need to know if the compressor is still engaging now when you turn the system on.
Let me know if this is something you can do. Most times if I know what the pressures are, I can point you in the right direction for repairs. Also, I'm not sure what you mean by using the 50 psi hose, but A/C pressures go much higher than that. It wouldn't work. If you have gauges and the compressor isn't engaging, tell me what the "static pressure" is. That is when the system is off.
Joe
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Wednesday, June 10th, 2020 AT 7:24 AM