The top port is the low pressure side, and the bottom port is the high pressure side. If you have R12, you will want to convert to R134. R12 is gone. The only (legit) supply available is reclaimed gasses, and about as expensive per pound as a fillet at Ruth Chris.
Like previously stated, you need to see a pro to determine.
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