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i went from r-12 to 134

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Old Aug 11, 2002 | 09:02 PM
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Car: 91 Z/28 convertible
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i went from r-12 to 134

i changed over my air over from r-12 to 134a the other day ind its only blowing out 60 degrees anything u guys suggest me to check out
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Old Aug 11, 2002 | 09:21 PM
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Did you change the pressure switch?
R-134a requires more pressure to function properly, then R-12.

Did you have a vacuum pulled on the system?
If you have air in the system it's basically an uncompressible & reduces cooling capacity, and over works the compressor.

Ron
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Old Aug 11, 2002 | 10:14 PM
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where and whats the pressure switch
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