Converting K5 Blazer A/C to R-12

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I had the r4 style compressor work more than well enough for a regular cab, but in my suburban it was either going bad or was not enough.
 

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Ok Dan. How many cans do you have?

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R12=gold !
 

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DanMc

I can get you a prepaid label. Send me your address to [email protected] then I will send you a shipping label.

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You have to buy a new dryer.
The stuff inside there absorbs and upon switching, your new will instantly contaminate.
Lots of flushing.
 

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I am toying with the idea of "unconverting " - but my local mechanics said they had not seen R12 in a while.

Have to find somewhere that does have it and see how many bitcoins a pound they want ...

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Look on ebay. It's all over the place

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I'd call a hot rod a/c shop like www.classicautoair.com or www.oldairproducts.com. Both are in TX. I had a sanden type compressor on a 68 Mustang when I lived in Ft Worth. At 105 F o/s temp I couldn't run the a/c on hi for long - got too cold. Maybe they can steer you to something cheaper and easier in the long run than r12.
 

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Even driving down the highway it is not cold but is cool. The only thing I havnt replaced is evaporator and blower

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