OK, so I'm in the process of converting my old R2 a/c system on my 71 Charger to the new 134A stuff. Rebuilt the RV-2 compressor, hoses, etc. Everything is pretty much done but I'm having difficulty in finding the right suction and discharge manifold gaskets for my RV-2 compressor.
Has anyone done this and knows what gaskets work the best? Can't find the factory type. I can find fiber ones but I don't know how well they work. Do they need an additional O-ring? Or would just an O-ring by itself wok?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

I am curious too. You are at the point where I was when I gave up. Could not get the system to draw down to a good vacuum. Since I was using R-12, getting a seal was important to me.
Craig

The originals were embossed steel, never trusted them. Composite is better.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1961-76-Mopar-Rv2-AC-Compressor-Manifold-Gaskets-/391428860472

Thanks for you response.
I hope you're right about the fiber ones because that's just about the only thing out there for the RV2 compressors. I've bought two and will try them. Can you tell me if they are used in conjunction with a o-ring?
71muffin

Well . . . I ended up going to a local compressor rebuild shop (industrial stuff) and they had gasket material that they sold me a piece and I made a gasket from it. Not sure of the material, but it was fiberous. The A/C shop I took the car to for the R134 fill, said the system held vacuum great. They got it so you could see your breath in the air flow coming out of the vents with a/c on !!! 1970 Sport Satellite with stock RV2 system. Good luck . . .

Please, tell me what material they used! I've come to the same conclusion that I may have to make it myself. I've even considered dead soft copper as a gasket but if you know what the material name is, let me know so I can go buy some and get started.
Thanks
71muffin

Ummm, not sure, that was 5 years ago !! . . . if you have a compressor rebuild shop in your area, give them a call - I am sure they will help you out.

Thanks. Did you also use an o-ring with those gaskets?

No, just the gasket.

Really? I would have thought that it would be needed even with the gasket. I'm glad to see that yours has been holding. That makes me feel a little more confident that this may actually work out.
I can't imagine that it would hurt to still add the o-ring as a backup just incase. I may also try to make a couple of additional gaskets out of some industrial type material as kind of a back up if the fiber ones fail.
Do you recall any other problems with yours?
Thanks
71muffin

Forget the o-ring. Just use the gasket.

Well, I suppose I can give it a shot without the O-rings. The initial vacuum test should tell me if the gaskets are enough without wasting any refrigerant.
I really appreciate all the information that you've given me. After all these years, there's so few who remember how things get done on these Mopars working.
Thanks
71muffin

I would contact an auto a/c repair shop in Florida & see what they have to offer and or say about what to use.
Just did a goggle search & found www.Omega-usa.com using key words {Chrysler rv-2 gaskets ] looks like they have some nice gaskets.

I just used the gasket, no o ring

Thanks guys. I'll give it a shot and see how it goes. Still much to do besides the gaskets but this information really helps.
71muffin

Years ago I called Classic Auto Air, in Tampa Florida. They sold all the gaskets to rebuild the RV2 compressor. If I recall right, they were made out of some sort of vegetable based material. It was orange or pink in color. The compressor was leak free after I replaced the gaskets.

http://www.classicautoair.com/

Ron

That's who I've been buying the replacement parts from. They said that they used the vegetable ones and had no problem but I wanted to makes sure since the oem compressor came from the factory with the metal ones. Go figure, maybe newer is better in this case.....

Chrysler used embossed metal gaskets for about everything because they were cheaper. They were masters at cutting costs.

R.

Unless the flange is machined for an o-ring I don't see how you could use one. As long as the flange is clean and true you should be good to go.

Kevin

Indeed, the compressor doesn't have any o ring grooves but on the low side hose mounting to the compressor, there is an o ring groove. Hi side hose doesn't have an o ring groove.
Still suggest no o ring guys?
71 muffin