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Old Jul 30, 2015 | 12:38 AM
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I am trying to retrofit my 76 from R 12 to 134A, I can easily access the high pressure line to attach the new fitting, but I cannot get the low side fitting on the accumulator because it almost hits the evaporator case, even if I could get it on, I would not be able to put the new charging hose on to charge it, any ideas ?
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Old Jul 30, 2015 | 12:50 AM
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I have a coworker who has a 76 who did this. I do believe he changed out a few pieces to accomplish it. He bought them from 1 of the vendors. I know he did it. and it worked well. Not much info, I know, but its doable.
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Old Jul 30, 2015 | 07:29 AM
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Carquest has a right angle R12 to R134a p/n 409903 low side fitting. I used one on my 77. You do have to remove the schrader valve from the accumulator though. Hope that helps you out.
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