Replacing with R134
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Replacing with R134
I have a 1992 F350 7.3with R12.The previous owner gave me all the parts to convert to R134 but the compressor and the lines are different.Can I replace the dryer/ Press switch and the little line filter(where does that go?).I also purchased the conversion caps at NAPA to fill the system.
My next question is can I replace all these parts and bring it to an A/C shop and have them charge the system.It has a leak, when I open the system will I have to replace the oil,meaning will it burn out the compressor when I open it up?As you can tell I know nothing about A/C.
Thanks any help will be appreciated
My next question is can I replace all these parts and bring it to an A/C shop and have them charge the system.It has a leak, when I open the system will I have to replace the oil,meaning will it burn out the compressor when I open it up?As you can tell I know nothing about A/C.
Thanks any help will be appreciated
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Some of the stuff I looked up called for the filter on the low P side after the drier. On my expplorer, the filter is built into the high P line itself.
What all are you changing? Theoretically, you need the new barrier type hose for R134 and any metal parts (evap core and condensor mainly) would need a complete flush with AC flushing agent and drying out with compressed air. To be safe, change out everything for new parts. Especially if you have a leak and don't know where it is.
You can take it to a shop and have them evac and charge it. If there is any pressure left at all, it needs to be evac'd by a shop - you can't legally work with R12 without a license. But....when you get it all back together with new parts, you can go to autozone and borrow a vac pump and get your self some gauges and a few cans of R134 and charge it up yourself. Yes you need to add oil too. Do a web search and you'll find a chart for your truck of what type of oil and how much and about how much freon you'll need. You'll also find the evac/charge procedure. Once you do it, it is pretty simple.
What all are you changing? Theoretically, you need the new barrier type hose for R134 and any metal parts (evap core and condensor mainly) would need a complete flush with AC flushing agent and drying out with compressed air. To be safe, change out everything for new parts. Especially if you have a leak and don't know where it is.
You can take it to a shop and have them evac and charge it. If there is any pressure left at all, it needs to be evac'd by a shop - you can't legally work with R12 without a license. But....when you get it all back together with new parts, you can go to autozone and borrow a vac pump and get your self some gauges and a few cans of R134 and charge it up yourself. Yes you need to add oil too. Do a web search and you'll find a chart for your truck of what type of oil and how much and about how much freon you'll need. You'll also find the evac/charge procedure. Once you do it, it is pretty simple.
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