AC conversion
#1
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AC conversion
Hi Guys,
I have a 1983 Mazda RX seven. I no longer have AC and my mechanic says that they do not sell the Freon that I need for my car. He can’t find a conversion kit. Does anyone know where I would find that?
Thanks
I have a 1983 Mazda RX seven. I no longer have AC and my mechanic says that they do not sell the Freon that I need for my car. He can’t find a conversion kit. Does anyone know where I would find that?
Thanks
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Ckforker (04-06-23)
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Here's a great comprehensive thread...
https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generati...1137402/page2/
With the Sanden compressor, the best estimate I could get for total qty of oil is 5 oz. If you are going to switch from R12 to 152a (duster) then you'll want to clean your old ac oil out as best you can, install a new drier and make sure to use synthetic Ester oil, e.g. this stuff or similar:
Edit: For conversion you just add new pressure fittings to the compressor or use a gauge set that also fits R12 style fittings.
https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generati...1137402/page2/
With the Sanden compressor, the best estimate I could get for total qty of oil is 5 oz. If you are going to switch from R12 to 152a (duster) then you'll want to clean your old ac oil out as best you can, install a new drier and make sure to use synthetic Ester oil, e.g. this stuff or similar:
Edit: For conversion you just add new pressure fittings to the compressor or use a gauge set that also fits R12 style fittings.
Last edited by Toruki; 04-06-23 at 02:34 PM.
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Frogman (04-11-23)
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a/c conversion kit - Bing - Shopping
Wear latex gloves to avoid frostbite. and have diluted car wash handy.
Wear latex gloves to avoid frostbite. and have diluted car wash handy.
#7
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From what I've read here, most of the oil that moves through the system ends up in the receiver/drier, and of course the bulk of the oil lives in the compressor. So you can get away with (as I did) removing the compressor, dumping the oil out of it and cleaning it... I did not use solvents, just gravity drained it like an oil pan, wiped it down. I wasn't sure if brake cleaner would attack internal seals or somesuch. I replaced the drier with this one:
You have to make sure you've got the right threads and a port for the pressure switch. It would be nice to have a sight glass, but not necessary. Make sure you put it in with the correct flow direction.
You can remove the various lines and spray them out with brake cleaner, I did not. Putting it all back together (Sanden compressor in my case) I used the ester oil above, put an ounce in the receiver drier and ~5 oz in the compressor. New green o-rings for the high and low sides of the compressor. Then I charged it like all the threads say and used 2 10oz cans of duster.
Edit: that receiver drier is a smaller diameter than the original one so you'll need to make up the space in the bracket.
You have to make sure you've got the right threads and a port for the pressure switch. It would be nice to have a sight glass, but not necessary. Make sure you put it in with the correct flow direction.
You can remove the various lines and spray them out with brake cleaner, I did not. Putting it all back together (Sanden compressor in my case) I used the ester oil above, put an ounce in the receiver drier and ~5 oz in the compressor. New green o-rings for the high and low sides of the compressor. Then I charged it like all the threads say and used 2 10oz cans of duster.
Edit: that receiver drier is a smaller diameter than the original one so you'll need to make up the space in the bracket.
Last edited by Toruki; 04-11-23 at 06:36 PM.
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From what I've read here, most of the oil that moves through the system ends up in the receiver/drier, and of course the bulk of the oil lives in the compressor. So you can get away with (as I did) removing the compressor, dumping the oil out of it and cleaning it... I did not use solvents, just gravity drained it like an oil pan, wiped it down. I wasn't sure if brake cleaner would attack internal seals or somesuch. I replaced the drier with this one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CFQS7S4/
You have to make sure you've got the right threads and a port for the pressure switch. It would be nice to have a sight glass, but not necessary. Make sure you put it in with the correct flow direction.
You can remove the various lines and spray them out with brake cleaner, I did not. Putting it all back together (Sanden compressor in my case) I used the ester oil above, put an ounce in the receiver drier and ~5 oz in the compressor. New green o-rings for the high and low sides of the compressor. Then I charged it like all the threads say and used 2 10oz cans of duster.
Edit: that receiver drier is a smaller diameter than the original one so you'll need to make up the space in the bracket.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CFQS7S4/
You have to make sure you've got the right threads and a port for the pressure switch. It would be nice to have a sight glass, but not necessary. Make sure you put it in with the correct flow direction.
You can remove the various lines and spray them out with brake cleaner, I did not. Putting it all back together (Sanden compressor in my case) I used the ester oil above, put an ounce in the receiver drier and ~5 oz in the compressor. New green o-rings for the high and low sides of the compressor. Then I charged it like all the threads say and used 2 10oz cans of duster.
Edit: that receiver drier is a smaller diameter than the original one so you'll need to make up the space in the bracket.
This car with AC would be so nice . I recently started working in a law firm and I can't be showing up to work/ court all sweaty any more 😅
#10
acdelco d1906 Nkg 49034
It worked ok for me. But I have nothing to compare it to. Daytime in the summer, my car still gets very hot.
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