Old school Vintage Air help? (1 Viewer)

[bernardbar3]

Hello, I have a 1981 FJ43. I’m return to Florida in a few months and will be importing my truck. Currently I have a vintage air system (A/C unit) in my truck and all the parts are there. I want to get it running before returning to the Florida heat. Right now the system is non operational. When I bought the truck the blower was running, but the A/C would not engage or blow cool air. Now that I’ve finished the body work etc, I’d like to tackle this project. Where do I start? Thanks.

 

[3_puppies]

the first 2 pics are OEM A/C
originally set up for R12, I like R12 versus R134A
A vacumn needs to be pulled and checked for leaks, we will also charge with nitrogen for a leak test
when the system is charged, there is a low pressure switch if the charge is too low and a high pressure switch if there is blockage and the charge gets too high
is there anyone you trust that can do the work?

 

[bernardbar3]

the first 2 pics are OEM A/C
originally set up for R12, I like R12 versus R134A
A vacumn needs to be pulled and checked for leaks, we will also charge with nitrogen for a leak test
when the system is charged, there is a low pressure switch if the charge is too low and a high pressure switch if there is blockage and the charge gets too high
is there anyone you trust that can do the work?

Thanks, this certainly gives me a head start on what to look for and know to ask. I just posted in the Bogota FJ 40-43-45 forum to see if there are any mechanics here in town. Much appreciated your advice.