Re: AC Compressor

[Ken Keith <auditude@impulsedata.net>]

Andrew Duane USG <duane@hunch.zk3.dec.com> wrote:
> 
> Hairy green toads from Mars made Benjamin Kwan say:
> 
> >       I just purchased a re-built AC compressor for my 90 100 from
> > Blaufergnugen. The question is should I have my mechanic cnvert the system
> > to R-134A?  What other components are needed?  Has anybody out there 
> > converted their system to R-134A?
> 
> Don't do it. R-12 systems are not designed for R134A. The compressor
> needs to be bigger, the hoses different, etc.
> 
> The old one lasted 9-10 years, just leave it as it was designed
> to be run.
 
Sounds like Benjamin should have asked the question _before_ 
purchasing a replacement compressor.

Ken
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