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A few questions about a/c.Please bear with me.

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Old May 17, 2012 | 09:23 PM
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First I am in shock that nobody in this forum knows anything on a/c second I figured out my wiring but I have a few other questions but if nobody will answer or if nobody knows then why bother?has anyone here purchased or installed the hose wizard r134 ac kit?lets start simple here
Old Sep 3, 2012 | 09:58 PM
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Can anyone help me will a a/c compressor from 1991 mustang fit a 93 gt
Old Sep 3, 2012 | 11:25 PM
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I did this on my '89 a few years back.

I had the compressor rebuilt with specific instructions to make it ready for r-134a. Stock o-rings are black and are for R-12, and so you have to replace all the o-rings everywhere for r-134a (they are either blue or teal in color). On my mod I bought a kit with several sized r-134a o-rings, and matched them up to the r-12 ones. Next you have to clear the system of the old oil. I used mineral spirits and forced air through every hose, especially the evaporator and the condenser. I have heard getting a larger tri-flow condenser works better for a retrofit. I then refilled it with PAG oil (around 6 ounces) which is supposed to help condition the system for r-134a.

Now the last part is the most important. Replace the dryer with one meant for r-134a, and with it make sure to get a matching A/C cycle switch. Using an r-12 switch is asking for trouble, as R-12 cycles at a lower psi.

Then replace the Schraeder valves with r-134a retrofit valves, draw a vacuum on the system, and then fill the system with r-134a. I stopped when the psi was between 35 and 40. Some other people say that 45 psi is nominal on a retro system. This worked for me. YMMV.

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