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by Dave in Texas
Mon Jun 13, 2016 8:11 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Small leak
Replies: 8
Views: 12511

Small leak

Rebuilt my trucks R 12 system in 2012. Had ACKits rebuild my hoses and replaced everything new ('cept condenser & evaporator) did use a rebuilt compressor though (Murray I think). All was fine until a few months ago when the inside temps would not get below 55°. Today I had the R 12 removed at l...
by Dave in Texas
Mon Jun 13, 2016 2:59 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Using different size orifice tubes
Replies: 5
Views: 9913

Re: Using different size orifice tubes

I converted the R12 system on my '87 DeVille to 134a some years ago. The suggestion made to me about which orfice tube to use for the 134a was Ford blue, instead of the GM white. The AC system has worked fine ever since.
by Dave in Texas
Sun Jun 12, 2016 7:01 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: R134 service port leaks
Replies: 6
Views: 12454

Re: R134 service port leaks

Thanks Tim for the info. Sometime soon I'll be changing the compressor/etc. on my Deville due to front seal leak. When I get around to dealing with that project, I'll replace the valves with new ones rated for AC. (new compressor installed in '96) Car not a daily driver is main reason for service le...
by Dave in Texas
Sat Jun 11, 2016 9:53 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: R134 service port leaks
Replies: 6
Views: 12454

Re: R134 service port leaks

"I bought a kit to replace them without evacuating the system"

really? How does that work and where to find? I've got one leaking on the High side. Cap keeps it in check, but I'd like to replace it so I can use my gauge. Thanks
by Dave in Texas
Sat Jun 11, 2016 9:10 am
Forum: Off Topic Chat
Topic: 134A made in China
Replies: 3
Views: 28316

134A made in China

Hello again. Been a year since last on. New forum software will take some getting use to. Yesterday I was strolling thru a local Walmart when the price of a can of 134A caught my eye. $4.88. Known brands are twice that price here. Looked on the can for where made. The info indicated can was made in ...