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Old 06-08-2008, 07:43 PM
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What's the freon capacity in an '82 compressor ?

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Old 06-08-2008, 07:52 PM
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My 1980 says 2.75 lbs capacity on the sticker. This is R-12 freon, not 134a!
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Old 06-08-2008, 08:48 PM
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great - thanks !
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Old 06-08-2008, 09:32 PM
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Service manual for my '81 says 3lbs R12. God bless, Sensei
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Old 06-09-2008, 09:12 AM
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this weekend we changed mine over to the 134 and put in 2 cans. it worked ok at idle. after a drive it is kicking the clutch in and out so i think we need another can this week. She is cold, when it runs...
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Sorry, misread the thread.
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