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1975stepside · 06-11-2008, 11:11 PM

OK, a little clarification here. The A/C didn't work when I bought the truck about 7 years ago. I have no idea if it had ever been changed over to the new stuff or not, how can I tell by looking at it? I bought it originally in California, so I assume the previous owner probably used the A/C, but as I only used it for short runs to the builder's supply etc. I just never bothered seeing about getting it recharged. For all I know, the A/C system may be in fine shape, and just need to be charged up. I just assumed, due to the age of the truck (33 years old) that it must be set up to use the old refrigerant, but it might not be, I don't know how you tell. And I don't know how many years it's been since the new refrigerant has been required.

06-11-2008, 11:11 PM	#8
1975stepside Stepside Fanatic! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 60	Re: HOW TO DO ? A/C Refrigerant Conversion??? HELP! OK, a little clarification here. The A/C didn't work when I bought the truck about 7 years ago. I have no idea if it had ever been changed over to the new stuff or not, how can I tell by looking at it? I bought it originally in California, so I assume the previous owner probably used the A/C, but as I only used it for short runs to the builder's supply etc. I just never bothered seeing about getting it recharged. For all I know, the A/C system may be in fine shape, and just need to be charged up. I just assumed, due to the age of the truck (33 years old) that it must be set up to use the old refrigerant, but it might not be, I don't know how you tell. And I don't know how many years it's been since the new refrigerant has been required.