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[David Massey <105671.471@compuserve.com>]

Message text written by "ronnie babbitt"
>I know this isn't a triumph post but its hot.
I've been told that one can combine the new r 134a with the older r12  with
out any modifications to the air conditioning systems. Does anyone know?

Ronnie Babbitt
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Absolutely not.  When you change over you must flush out the system before
installing 134.  It is not compatable with the oil used in R12 systems.

There is a sythetic R12 (isn't that a hoot!  Synthetic R12) but I know
nothing about it.

I am also told that Propane works great, too.  But if you get a hole in
your evap it can pool in the foot wells and it is flambable (but then so is
gasoline).

Dave