ac unit needs recharge

Asked by GuruC1C2 Apr 13, 2017 at 12:48 AM about the 1975 Chevrolet El Camino Base

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Where or how do I check the ac system (believe it's a R11 or R4 system) can't
legally get recharging fluid, do I need to convert to new refrigerant system?

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Kelly answered 7 years ago

HI..THEY SELL REPLACEMENT FREON..CONNECT IT TO THE LOW SIDE HOSE.UNDER THE HOOD TO THE..FITTING GOING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT..WITH THE ENGINE AT A FAST IDLE AC ON CAN UPSIDE DOWN FILL UNTILL THE BUBBLES DISAPEAR IN THE SIGHT GLASS...HERES A IDEA.. www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLKBpO3UQh0

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Kelly answered 7 years ago

HI TrannyMan...WHEN DO WE FIND OUT IF IF HE FOUND EITHER OF BOTH??? k

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