R12 Freon - Shipping and Refill

[Spook50]

ask for forgiveness, not permission....

And when it comes to the government, they can forgive deez nuts.

 

[pumbaatx]

This could be a dumb question, but does this mean that I charge the system with 2.3-2.6lb of liquid? Why would the specified amount be different than the amount you are supposed to use?

 

[pumbaatx]

Also, the vehicle side of the wiring harness for the compressor is missing. Can I just cut and splice the lead wire for the compressor to the wire without the harness?

 

[Cruzerman]

If you have the system open, add some dye. That way if it ever leaks, you'll be able to figure out where.

 

[pumbaatx]

Well I don't actually know if I ended up doing everything correctly, but I have a charged and working system! The whole process is fairly easy as far as repair/refresh projects go. I had seen enough reference around the forum to 27-28oz (1.7lb) of R12, so I chose to use that amount figuring that I could add more if that cryptic wording from the FSM indicating to add an extra can to the specified amount turned out to be correct. I don't have actual readings from my vents, but they are quite cold, and I do not think the system is undercharged. My commute during the Texas summers thanks you for all the help!