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Well,
Financial circumstances and mostly curiousity got the best of me. My AC clutch smoked and burned up the electromagnetic coil- literally-.
So, my choices were
1) buy NEW compressor and NEW clutch combo and install and recharge with R12 $$$$$
2) buy new compressor and clutch combo and install and retrofit $$$$$
3) buy new clutch and recharge with R12 and hope the compressor was going to last $$$
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4) buy new clutch and try hydrocarbon refrigerant alternative $
Yes, Door Number Four was callin me real loud.
After doing proper research with the proper authorities, I was advised that it was Legal, it was safe, and it was cheap. Real Cheap compared to R12
Just put on the new clutch, adjust the air gap, fab an adaptor and gauge to fill the system with proper Propane/Butane mix.
So far, 500 miles and it works fantastic. blows at least 40 degrees
all day long in 100 degree heat.
Total cost- $125 for NEW fcp groton clutch, belt and 'Autozone' cheap gauge. No need to vacuum the system before charging, make sure the R12 is evacuated properly.
Who Cares if the Compressor Dies? Its an experiment. I'll do it right next time. Maybe. It's an old car.
Who Cares if a Fire starts, I have my dual Halon extinguishers at the ready, and this Nomex jockstrap is keeping vital parts protected and warm.
Seriously, don't try this at home unless you know what you're doing, and have the proper safety equipment.
Why is the AC industry opposed to hydrocarbon refrigerants-
they work, they are inexpensive, and they don't harm the environment.
Conventional refrigerants and associated oils are all harmful/flammable/hazardous in contact with flame.
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