06-15-2006, 08:44 PM | #1 |
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72 K5 A/C Questions
I am working on gathering parts to get the A/C working in my new 72. I bought a reman compressor, new dryer and new expansion valve/oriface tube. My truck was already converted to 134a.....my question is should i use the POA valve or convert it to a cycling system with a POA valve update kit from Chevy Duty.
What can i expect out of my system once i get it all working? Any suggestions or advice is greatly appreciated. |
06-15-2006, 09:55 PM | #2 |
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Re: 72 K5 A/C Questions
Here's my post in the FAQ section.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=112463
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06-15-2006, 10:53 PM | #3 |
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Re: 72 K5 A/C Questions
Gracias............very nice write up.........i might ask you a few more questions when i get farter down the road.
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06-15-2006, 11:53 PM | #4 |
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Re: 72 K5 A/C Questions
anyone else tried stock compressor, 134a ,POA valve update and stock condensor. I have a new reman compressor still in the box and now im debating if i should use a more modern?Any info is greatly appreciated.
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06-16-2006, 08:21 AM | #5 |
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Re: 72 K5 A/C Questions
I have stock everything converted to 134A and mine will run you out of the truck. This is another one of the great debate subjects on this board Stock AC or vintage air. Anyway there is a thread where a guy gives a link to an AC guys website where they talk about adjusting a R12 POA to 134 and its suppose to make all the difference. I thought I had saved the link but cannot find it now. If I do I will post it
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06-16-2006, 05:08 PM | #6 |
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Re: 72 K5 A/C Questions
Here
http://www.autoacforum.com/messagevi...AR_MSGDBTABLE= and here http://www.autoacforum.com/messagevi...AR_MSGDBTABLE=
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06-16-2006, 05:56 PM | #7 |
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Re: 72 K5 A/C Questions
Thanks for all the info........every little bit helps.
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