Automotive Air Conditioning Information Forum

Thanks for all the good info. The A5 was restored by a reputable shop so I’m pretty sure it's working correctly. When I add the electric fan would it be best to just have a manual switch and run it full time while the A/C is on? I will try your suggestion about the charging and hopefully I can get ...

Thanks for the responses. I built the system and then had a close friend who owns a repair shop vacuum and charge it. The pressures were 30 and 150 respectively at 85F. I’m using the 5 blade GM fan that was designed for a 1955 A/C car and have added a fan shroud.

New member here seeking help on my R-12 to R134a conversion. I am a novice when it comes to A/C systems. I’ve restored this historically significant Sport Coupe that was built with all power options and was one of about 600 cars that were sold to dealers to drive sales of accessories in early 1955 ...