1971 Charger how many lbs of R12 refrigerant system need??

Posted By: vette1986

1971 Charger how many lbs of R12 refrigerant system need?? - 12/18/15 06:32 PM

Have a 1971 charger that I need to completely recharge the system as it was just opened up. How many lbs does the whole system use? Anyone ever try this stuff instead of the R12?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-MAXI-FRIG-12a-REFRIGERANT-OIL-STOPLEAK-R12-ADAPTERS-HOSE-GAUGE-1994-OLDER-/111852354784?hash=item1a0aeb7ce0:m:mDoB_UfSWFiD9_3Kvd2rwvA&vxp=mtr

Posted By: RJS

Re: 1971 Charger how many lbs of R12 refrigerant system need?? - 12/18/15 11:18 PM

The tag on the compressor says it, 3.6 lbs. using R12 but a good guy will know by reading the gauges properly.
Ron

Posted By: Vert

Re: 1971 Charger how many lbs of R12 refrigerant system need?? - 12/21/15 10:45 PM

I have two cans of R12. And that cheesy installation hose...

Posted By: 70RR383

Re: 1971 Charger how many lbs of R12 refrigerant system need?? - 12/27/15 04:39 AM

I have 12 cans if needed

Posted By: John_Kunkel

Re: 1971 Charger how many lbs of R12 refrigerant system need?? - 12/27/15 11:18 PM

Originally Posted By RJS

The tag on the compressor says it, 3.6 lbs. using R12 but a good guy will know by reading the gauges properly.

The only correct way to refill an empty system is by weight.

All of those supposed R-12 replacements are blends containing mostly R-134...stick with R-12.