<VV> new subject? A/C questions

[airvair at earthlink.net]

Yes, and whether it's worth it is subjective. If you have access to your
own supply of R12, why bother? If you are needing charging and don't want
to pay the expense of R12, it works just fine. The conversion is a little
more involved, but nothing any competent a/c shop can't handle. I've
converted other cars with no problem, and the Corvair (regardless of year)
is no different.

Note that I've CC'd the Air 'Vair Group newsgroups.

-Mark (Prez of the Air 'Vair Group for air conditioned Corvairs)


> [Original Message]
> From: <N2VZD at aol.com>
> To: <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
> Date: 11/18/2008 3:26:40 PM
> Subject: Re: <VV> new subject?  A/C questions
>
> has anyone converted an early a/c system to R134a? is it worth the 
hassle?  
> do i need to reseal the compressor?  i want to keep it as  stock as
possible. 
> i can get some r12 if needed from my old business.. now i am  sorry i
sold all 
> of mine.  the only leak i found so far on it is an o ring  on the back of
the 
> compressor. i will repair that and try again with the vacuum.  then i
plan on 
> a new filter / dryer then reload.
> it has been 16 years since i have worked on any a/c stuff so i better
study  
> it before i get too far into it. i do still have tools / gauges to work
on the 
>  old stuff.
> regards, tim colson
>