07-02-2007, 10:30 AM | #1 |
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AC fittings`134a
The adaptor fittings in conversion kit do not fit the '72.
Any one know where I can get the correct adaptors for the conversion? |
07-02-2007, 08:37 PM | #2 |
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Re: AC fittings`134a
I got my adapter from the local parts store. They carry a selection of adapters. (It is an Auto Value which is a national chain). I would think other parts suppliers would have them, also.
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07-02-2007, 08:44 PM | #3 |
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Re: AC fittings`134a
Mine came in a 134 conversion kit and they worked fine.
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07-02-2007, 08:45 PM | #4 |
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Re: AC fittings`134a
All of the ones I have converted have been the kit from wal-mart. Worked every time.
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07-03-2007, 01:14 PM | #5 |
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Re: AC fittings`134a
Hmm, Thats odd. The kit I got has three odd (read metric) fittings.
At this point I'll just use the fittings on the gauges. I realized the standard fittings on the gauges with all the adaptors removed screw right on . That thread is what? 3/8 NC? 5/16 NC? Last edited by DennyB; 07-03-2007 at 01:15 PM. |
07-03-2007, 02:48 PM | #6 |
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Re: AC fittings`134a
I believe the fittings are 1/4" flare tubing. I did my R-134 charge last week, I put the adapter fitting on the center port of my gauges, that allowed me to use the R-134 cans through my old gauges and my stock R-12 ports.
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07-03-2007, 03:05 PM | #7 |
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Re: AC fittings`134a
DennyB, did you buy the kit from WalMart? I bought a conversion kit there a while back, and it came with two of the same wrong size/style fitting. I took it back and got anouther one and it worked fine. Not sure how that could happen, but it was a bit strange.
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Re: AC fittings`134a
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I'm not an AC guru and have no idea when all the changes took place. What I didn't realize before this post was the fittings fit my hoses w/o the adapters, I can evacuate and fill through the center hose, so its a simple solution. Just as CST*TEN above has done. |
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