Re: [DML] R-12 -Vs- 134-a

[noflux@xxxx]

--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "David Swingle" <dswingle@xxxx> wrote:
> Maybe that's why Grady considers upgrading the condenser an 
integral 
> part of the R134 conversion. It's often been stated - "there are no 
> drop-in conversions". Everything has issues, whether its the lower 
cooling capacity or potential maintenance issues. It is well known 
that R134 does not cool exactly the same as R12, uprating the 
condenser at the same time to overcome this would seem to make 
perfect sense. I're really glad that it's even available!
> 
> Dave Swingle
> 

Hello David,

I just wanted to clarify that Grady did not say i had to replace the 
condenser, I did this of my own choice. The reson I elected to do 
this is 2 full.

1. The old DMC condeser has aluminum fittings and are very prone to 
striping, and I felt as though this could be a potential problem.

2. My old condenser was looking very rough.

One more benefit I forgot to mention is that my car is running about 
5 to 10 degrees cooler (in stop and go traffic with the A/C on) I can 
only assume that this is due to the cooling fans pulling cold air off 
the condenser through the radiator ?????? Im not a certified mechanic 
so I'm sorry I don't have better explanations for what I have 
happening with my D, I can only offer what I did and the results.

Thanks And God Bless...
noflux@xxxx
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VIN # 10694
Dec-81 build