Knuckledragger
blowing chunks and grabbing porcelain
I have been running without air for 10 years and now that I am making a few runs into AZ, it seems like it is time to get serious about updating my A/C system. The R12 is long gone, although I have never opened the system. It never worked the few times I switched on the A/C.
I have been reading about updating the system to R134a and am ready to replace the compressor and drier anyway. Looked on RockAuto and found a kit with Compressor, drier, O rings and other parts I might need for only $225.00. I remember reading that R134a needs a different orifice valve than R12, anyone know the difference, or what valve to order?
I am a wrench turner (I did build the engine) but have no A/C equipment (gauges, vacuum, tanks, nothing). I figure to install everything and then take it to the A/C shop and have a vacuum pulled and the new gas installed to finish the project. Sound reasonable, or just a waste of time?
Thanks for any guidance or help.
I have been reading about updating the system to R134a and am ready to replace the compressor and drier anyway. Looked on RockAuto and found a kit with Compressor, drier, O rings and other parts I might need for only $225.00. I remember reading that R134a needs a different orifice valve than R12, anyone know the difference, or what valve to order?
I am a wrench turner (I did build the engine) but have no A/C equipment (gauges, vacuum, tanks, nothing). I figure to install everything and then take it to the A/C shop and have a vacuum pulled and the new gas installed to finish the project. Sound reasonable, or just a waste of time?
Thanks for any guidance or help.