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Long shot, need some R-12

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    Long shot, need some R-12

    I need at least 1lb of R-12 refrigerant for an old auto AC system. I had the system charged in my 71 chevy, the system takes 2.75lbs, the guy only had 2lbs left and didn't know when..or even if he'd be able to come across more. The ideal thing is to find one of the small containers it came in back in the 70's, I think they were 1 or 2lb containers...or to find someone that has it and can add it to my AC system.

    Let me know what you gots

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    Re: Long shot, need some R-12

    You should be able to just change the fittings and use 134 no?

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    Quote Originally Posted by MaRce1o
    You should be able to just change the fittings and use 134 no?
    As a last resort, yes. But everything I've read on the c10 forum, the R-12 works better, and I also upgraded a few parts already that are R-12 specific.

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    Re: Long shot, need some R-12

    You can get R-12 substitute through Enviro-Safe. Should be able to add to your existing system, but would want to check on that.

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    Re: Long shot, need some R-12

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    As a last resort, yes. But everything I've read on the c10 forum, the R-12 works better, and I also upgraded a few parts already that are R-12 specific.
    I definitely agree with R12 being better

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    Re: Long shot, need some R-12

    Bump!
    It's all over ebay, but I can't buy it without an EPA license.

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    Re: Long shot, need some R-12

    Quote Originally Posted by R7 View Post
    Bump!
    It's all over ebay, but I can't buy it without an EPA license.
    how much dose to cost for 1lb?

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    Re: Long shot, need some R-12

    Quote Originally Posted by sandman View Post
    how much dose to cost for 1lb?
    It's about $35 for a 12oz can

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    Re: Long shot, need some R-12

    Finally got this sorted. I called a friend that service my house AC last year, and he had about 30lbs of it. Stopped by today and he topped off the charge (took 3/4lb) and adjusted the pressure switch. Felt nice to drive home in ice cold AC.

    Total cost, a case of beer

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    Re: Long shot, need some R-12

    Glad you got it sorted out.

    General question, why is the older stuff preferable?

    Less enviro-friendly means it works better?

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    Re: Long shot, need some R-12

    New stuff doesn't work as well in old systems.

    http://www.griffiths.com/achelp/achelp3.html

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    Re: Long shot, need some R-12

    The way my friend described it to me today, it's mostly because of the compressor style and valving sizes in older vehicles. R12 and 134 both work at different pressure settings, which normally isn't adjustable. Mine was adjustable because I put the adjustable switch in it to make the compressor cycle like a newer vehicle, rather than run 100% of the time

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    Re: Long shot, need some R-12

    Just found a 30lb tank of R-12 in the garage.

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    Re: Long shot, need some R-12

    Flush it down the toilet before they find you.

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