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Re: MGB LE Air Conditioning Issue

To: Tom Winslow <tom.winslow@prodelin.com>
Subject: Re: MGB LE Air Conditioning Issue
From: Carl Elliott <grunt2@adelphia.net>
Date: Tue, 02 Mar 1999 12:45:42 -0500
Kits for converting to 134 are cheap and simple to use, They are universal.
134 Is inexpensive as compared to 12 which was used back then.Check with your
local parts dealer. Good Luck  CarlE.

Tom Winslow wrote:

> Several months ago I bought the wife a 1980 MGB LE (Ladies Edition). This car
> is an original beauty with 44,000 miles, hardtop, AC, and the original COCOA
> Mats, Window sticker, etc. In it's early life it was driven by a 16 year old,
> so we had to install a new clutch and do a little Tranny work but she runs
> like a dream now.
>
> Now, I need to get the AC going before the summer weather hits. The AC has
> not worked for a number of years. Every thing is there and I believe that the
> compressor is OK. I need some advice as to the best approach.
>
> Do I stick with the old freon?
> Do I convert - is it possible, practical, sensible?
> What traps do I look for?
> Can any ole' auto AC repair service do the job?
> Anyone know of a place in central NC that would be best for the job?
>
> Anything that I have forgot to ask?
>
> I do not want to do anything until I hear from the collective wisdom of this
> group.
>
>  --
> Thomas P. Winslow
> 1966 TR4A IRS - CTC57665L <> 1968 TR250 - CD4783L <> 1968 TR250 - CD5272L <>
> 1980 MGB LE
> 189 Hicks Creek Road, Troutman, NC  28166
> h704-528-5868 * f828-464-5725 * p704-878-1157
> E-Mail: winslow@vnet.net * tom_winslow@msn.com * tom.winslow@prodelin.com
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