92 F150 AC Question
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92 F150 AC Question
(1st Question) I am trying to figure out if the previous owner is correct and this truck has the R12 or has been converted to R134a. I haven't found a sticker is there anything else I could look for?
(2nd Question) If it does have the R12 system then what is the best kit to buy to convert the system? I saw some on JCWhitney but they seemed cheap only like $56. The current system doesn't spit out cold air. I think it has a leak so I would need to replace the hardware and change the system over. But it is cheaper to search for leaks with R134 leaking out, than expensive R12.
TB
(2nd Question) If it does have the R12 system then what is the best kit to buy to convert the system? I saw some on JCWhitney but they seemed cheap only like $56. The current system doesn't spit out cold air. I think it has a leak so I would need to replace the hardware and change the system over. But it is cheaper to search for leaks with R134 leaking out, than expensive R12.
TB
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Buy LOCAL at a REAL auto parts store.
Get a kit with REAL steel fittings that have valve cores. Not that walmart cheap aluminum screw on caps type.
A Decent kit for the Ford will have new orings and springs, replace them.
Get a kit with REAL steel fittings that have valve cores. Not that walmart cheap aluminum screw on caps type.
A Decent kit for the Ford will have new orings and springs, replace them.
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From: Bellville TX. Wof Houston
the 134a fittings are larger than r12. if it has these fittings I would bet it has been coverted...
another way to tell is to take a 134a sniffer release a little and see if it detects it
another way to tell is to take a 134a sniffer release a little and see if it detects it
