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Necoa #: 2433
Location: 9(IN,KY,MI)
Joined: Feb 16, 2004
Posts: 180
Year: 1984
Model: El Camino
Posted: Sat Nov 25, 2006 8:07 am Post subject: Using R134a Compressor with R12
Well, I'm pulling my engine and tranny today. Getting ready to put in a 383 I built. Right now, my main problem is getting brackets that I want. Turns out, the brackets on my dad's 1995 Tahoe are perfect. The Tahoe also has a serpentine belt system, which would be really cool. The Elky's a/c compressor has a v-belt pulley, and it seems like you can't switch that to a serpentine. So, could I use an R134a compressor with R12? I have a friend down the street with 60 pounds of R12 and I'm the only one who wants it, so I'm not going to convert to R134a. _________________ P||\|5+r|p3 |30|3
1984, CA, Chevrolet, El Camino Conquista, V8
1942, IN, Cadillac, 62 Series, V8
Necoa #: 2314
Location: 20(HI)
Joined: Jan 29, 2004
Posts: 3653
Year: 1979
Model: El Camino
Posted: Sun Nov 26, 2006 1:23 am Post subject:
Can be done; but 60lbs of R12 is worth a lot of money. _________________ 1979 El Camino\r\n1955 Chevrolet Del Ray\r\n1962 Corvette\r\n1966 Corvette Coupe
You probably much better off converting it now to R134a and be done with it.
Mike _________________ "That the automobile has practically reached the limit of its development is suggested by the fact that during the past year no improvements of a radical nature have been introduced." (Scientific American January 2, 1909).
Or you could use the compessor off a 80's - early 90' car/truck, and have your serpentine, since you have the R12, otherwise I would change to R134a and be done with it.
A full bottle sell for about $400.00 - $600.00 with a B/Lic
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Necoa #: 8721
Location: 13(TX)
Joined: Dec 22, 2006
Posts: 333
Year: 1983
Model: El Camino
Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2007 7:31 pm Post subject:
If you have 60 lbs of R-12, DO NOT CONVERT TO R-134a.
I just reconverted my 1988 Jaguar back to R-12 because R-12 is a much better coolant. If you live in an area where you don't have hot summers, well, then go ahead and convert.
BUT...R-12 is more efficient and worth having if you can. Even if you don't have 60 lbs of R-12 available, you can get the stuff on E Bay for about $30 a pound. Sure, thats expensive, BUT $60 to have a very good working AC is money well spent! _________________ Jim
1983 El Camino
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