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by 69-er
Sun Jul 02, 2017 7:11 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: R134 Retrofit Procedures
Replies: 2
Views: 5464

R134 Retrofit Procedures

Getting ready to do my first retrofit to 134 for an 1987 GM vehicle. Back in the day, it seems that retrofit kits were all the rage and plentiful. Now that I need one I can't find not one in town. I know there are several ways and opinions on the best method. I'd like to see what my options are. Can...
by 69-er
Thu Aug 18, 2016 10:44 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Barrier Hose and Barb Fitting Components
Replies: 10
Views: 6174

Barrier Hose and Barb Fitting Components

Did some searching without luck on this...

When converting to R134A and also replacing the hoses with barrier type, how do you make the new hoses work with the old components that still have barb fittings?
by 69-er
Wed Aug 17, 2016 1:44 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Fitting/Hose Compatibility Issue
Replies: 2
Views: 5376

Re: Fitting/Hose Compatibility Issue

That's what I am starting to think. Later down the road, when the new one is still working, I'll have forgotten about the cost! But I sure as hell would have remembered trying to save a buck if I used the old one if it ever failed! Anyway, if age or reliability weren't an issue, what would be the ot...
by 69-er
Tue Aug 16, 2016 4:41 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Fitting/Hose Compatibility Issue
Replies: 2
Views: 5376

Fitting/Hose Compatibility Issue

I am upgrading an old 1966 C10 factory AC system using new components where possible. I have a parallel flow condenser, and an Everco #58098 compressor to replace the A6. I will be converting to 134A. My problem now is, what to do with the original evaporator? It looks usable and is leak-free but ha...