Tom,
I've got a 79 with air conditioning as well, and am getting ready to bring it
back up to specs. I've had to replace the the compressor, as the bearings
were growling a bit. These systems were strictly add-on, stand alone systems,
and are really very simple as compared to A/C systems on American cars. The
only problem with keeping R-12 is the availablility and price. R-134 is now a
fraction of the cost of R-12, and for all practical purposes does the same job
as R-12. I'm converting my car to R-134 since it is also readily available to
me over the counter, as R-12 is not! If you want to discuss this deeper, call
me, or drop by one weekend and we can talk cars and A/C! Flying Circus should
do a good job on your A/C if they are willing to service it. Typically, the
B/L A/C systems (like most add-on kits) are shunned by most garages and
service centers since they were add-on kits, and replacement parts are not the
easiest to find. Walk into NAPA and ask for a condenser for an MGB and watch
them scratch their heads!
Good luck!
Eric Swanger
(704)-875-6118
Huntersville, NC
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