Re: Anyone running a stock A/C compressor converted to 134?
[Re: stage3]
#877822
12/12/10 12:56 PM
12/12/10 12:56 PM
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The member whose name is actually Art
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The member whose name is actually Art
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Albany, NY
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Great thread. I have the exact same question on my car; '65 Satellite.
What did you do when changing the oil in the '80 OEM compressor - did you just wing it and see what happened? Did you clean out all the old oil, or did ya just drain-and-pour-back-in the new stuff? Did you change the seals anywhere?
Thanks for any more info.
Two years ago I called Classic Auto Air who quoted about $1,200 to take all my stock my hoses, exp.tank, compressor, evaporator, valves, etc. and overhaul them compatible with R134. Not sure what they do to achieve it, but it would be nice to save that money if I can.
- Art
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Re: Anyone running a stock A/C compressor converted to 134?
[Re: 68_661charger]
#877826
12/16/10 12:09 PM
12/16/10 12:09 PM
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Posts: 3,285 West Coast, USA
jbc426
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master
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West Coast, USA
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Aside from the flushing, swapping o-rings, reciever drier, hoses, removing some of the old internal parts and possibly some other changes, I understand that changing the condensor to one of the new design is what really enhances the cooling performance of the r134.
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda #'s 440-6(block in storage)currently 493" 6 pack, Shaker, 5 speed Passon, 4.10's 1968 Plymouth Barracuda Convertible 408 Magnum EFI with 4 speed automatic overdrive, 3800 stall lock-up converter and 4.30's (closest thing to an automatic 5 speed going)
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Re: Anyone running a stock A/C compressor converted to 134?
[Re: BTTG]
#877827
12/16/10 12:14 PM
12/16/10 12:14 PM
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Posts: 509 Middle River, MD
Mapandjlp
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mopar
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I've done a couple of conversions and have had no problem with just vacuuming the system, adding the correct oil, and charging the system. I did a '69 camaro this way 10 years ago and it's still going strong. My Challenger had a slow leak and I knew I'd be tearing it down for a resto this winter so I just charged it up with R134 each time I needed A/C. With the leak, it'd last a week or so but it was definitely functional and the stock compressor seemed to do just fine. I'll change the drier, condensor, and new o-rings while I've got it apart this winter but I plan to leave the stock compressor as-is. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. My
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