I replaced my worn out Sanden SD508 a couple years ago, and yes, the SD508 for R12 was no longer available. However, the AC shop recommended the modern equivalent, which actually is a more efficient compressor, and ordered it with the correct v-groove pulley and the correct flare fittings for my R12 system. They then flushed the factory oil and replaced with the correct oil for R12.
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