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DennyB · 07-02-2007, 10:30 AM

The adaptor fittings in conversion kit do not fit the '72.
Any one know where I can get the correct adaptors for the conversion?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 07-02-2007, 08:37 PM

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.

Jim

jkade · 07-02-2007, 08:44 PM

Mine came in a 134 conversion kit and they worked fine.

eedgell · 07-02-2007, 08:45 PM

All of the ones I have converted have been the kit from wal-mart. Worked every time.

DennyB · 07-03-2007, 01:14 PM

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?

CST*TEN in Katy · 07-03-2007, 02:48 PM

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.

Nachos82 · 07-03-2007, 03:05 PM

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.

DennyB · 07-03-2007, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CST*TEN in Katy

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.

That must be the size. This is also what I'm doing (using stock R-12 ports).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nacho82

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.

No, I got them at a parts store a few years ago. The fittings in these are 3 types and sizes. The directions say they fit down to 1978.

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.

07-02-2007, 10:30 AM	#1
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	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? __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

07-02-2007, 08:37 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	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. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

07-02-2007, 08:44 PM	#3
jkade Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AL Posts: 2,517	Re: AC fittings`134a Mine came in a 134 conversion kit and they worked fine.

07-02-2007, 08:45 PM	#4
eedgell It's the air up here Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Western Colorado Posts: 710	Re: AC fittings`134a All of the ones I have converted have been the kit from wal-mart. Worked every time. __________________ 1971 cheyenne k10 4 speed np 205 454 BB factory a/c Never drink down stream of the herd! Eric

07-03-2007, 01:14 PM	#5
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	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? __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider Last edited by DennyB; 07-03-2007 at 01:15 PM.

07-03-2007, 02:48 PM	#6
CST*TEN in Katy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Katy, TX Posts: 48	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. __________________ 1970 CST-10 owned it 26 years, finally back on the road after a 10 year rest. 1989 Suburban 1971 Sleekcraft 455Olds Berkeley 1992 SC400 pimp ricer

07-03-2007, 03:05 PM	#7
Nachos82 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 166	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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