Specifically:
1. On the condenser move to the front, I’m not looking for any debate about which condenser location is better. I have a set of 180s exiting in the stock condenser location so the condenser move is a foregone conclusion. I already have a very nice condenser that will package up nicely up front.
2. Do the R-12 substitutes perform well and with standard AC hardware? Some claim full R-12 compatibility and others say they require evacuation and filter/desiccant change and/or evac.
3. I actually have a working R-12 system but will need to disassemble it in the move. Is anyone still collecting and reissuing R-12?
4. On the R-134 swap, it would certainly be an easy time for me to do it. I have the (new) condenser performance for it, and will already need to move and replace the desiccant and replumb everything (with hard lines where possible). I also have an Sanden rotary compressor, albeit R-12, but at least mounting bracketry and pulley work is done. After all that will already need to be done, it’s not much more work to change the swap compressors (or maybe just seals)and the expansion valve. For those that have made the move to R-134, were you happy with it?
2. Do the R-12 substitutes perform well and with standard AC hardware? Some claim full R-12 compatibility and others say they require evacuation and filter/desiccant change and/or evac.
3. I actually have a working R-12 system but will need to disassemble it in the move. Is anyone still collecting and reissuing R-12?
4. On the R-134 swap, it would certainly be an easy time for me to do it. I have the (new) condenser performance for it, and will already need to move and replace the desiccant and replumb everything (with hard lines where possible). I also have an Sanden rotary compressor, albeit R-12, but at least mounting bracketry and pulley work is done. After all that will already need to be done, it’s not much more work to change the swap compressors (or maybe just seals)and the expansion valve. For those that have made the move to R-134, were you happy with it?
I searched but the forum seemed a little thin on the topic most post were quite old so not much use for the R-12 bits.
Best,
K