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Fri, 19 August 2011 13:18  |
C Boyd
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If you are still old school as myself (no $ allotment for new tools) and are useing a R-12 set of AC gauges DO NOT lay your adapter to fit the 134a (duracool also) can tap down in the garage. It is a 1/2 female acme x 1/4 male flare. NAPA, AZ, Advance, Johnstone Supply, Davis Hose, Royal Brass, +, does not sell them anymore. Worthington Ag listes one on their website but no part # so nobody can lay hands on one.
http://www.worthingtonagparts.com/parts/view/WN-0406/air-conditioner-duracool-brass-adapter.aspx.aspx
I did find one at Fox supply in Nashville and is suppose to be on the way.
As a silver lining to this dreadfull story, Worthington sells their Duracool for $6 a can, no tax if out of state, and will give 10% discount if you buy by the case (12 cans) and tell them you work on GMC motorhomes. Worked for me.
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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| Re: more parts getting scarce [message #140027 is a reply to message #140020] |
Fri, 19 August 2011 13:48  |
C Boyd
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| C Boyd wrote on Fri, 19 August 2011 14:18 |
If you are still old school as myself (no $ allotment for new tools) and are useing a R-12 set of AC gauges DO NOT lay your adapter to fit the 134a (duracool also) can tap down in the garage. It is a 1/2 female acme x 1/4 male flare. NAPA, AZ, Advance, Johnstone Supply, Davis Hose, Royal Brass, +, does not sell them anymore. Worthington Ag listes one on their website but no part # so nobody can lay hands on one.
http://www.worthingtonagparts.com/parts/view/WN-0406/air-conditioner-duracool-brass-adapter.aspx.aspx
I did find one at Fox supply in Nashville and is suppose to be on the way.
As a silver lining to this dreadfull story, Worthington sells their Duracool for $6 a can, no tax if out of state, and will give 10% discount if you buy by the case (12 cans) and tell them you work on GMC motorhomes. Worked for me.
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UPDATE: Worthington called back and found their part # WN-0406 and they have 6 at the Leesburg store.
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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| Re: more parts getting scarce [message #140041 is a reply to message #140020] |
Fri, 19 August 2011 15:18 |
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Matt Colie
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| C Boyd wrote on Fri, 19 August 2011 14:18 |
If you are still old school as myself (no $ allotment for new tools) and are useing a R-12 set of AC gauges DO NOT lay your adapter to fit the 134a (duracool also) can tap down in the garage. It is a 1/2 female acme x 1/4 male flare. NAPA, AZ, Advance, Johnstone Supply, Davis Hose, Royal Brass, +, does not sell them anymore. Worthington Ag listes one on their website but no part # so nobody can lay hands on one.
http://www.worthingtonagparts.com/parts/view/WN-0406/air-conditioner-duracool-brass-adapter.aspx.aspx
I did find one at Fox supply in Nashville and is suppose to be on the way.
As a silver lining to this dreadfull story, Worthington sells their Duracool for $6 a can, no tax if out of state, and will give 10% discount if you buy by the case (12 cans) and tell them you work on GMC motorhomes. Worked for me.
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Chuck,
My adapter of the same description recently went missing. I found a replacement on E-bay. There were several to choose from. But you are correct, the parts - even the refrigeration stores I usually deal with don't seem to have them.
I keep both around because my vacuum pump is old.
Matt
Matt & Mary Colie - Chaumière -'73 Glacier 23 - Members GMCMI, GMCGL, GMCES
Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan with OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
SE Michigan - Near DTW - Twixt A2 and Detroit
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| Re: more parts getting scarce [message #140914 is a reply to message #140041] |
Thu, 25 August 2011 11:57 |
C Boyd
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| mcolie wrote on Fri, 19 August 2011 16:18 |
| C Boyd wrote on Fri, 19 August 2011 14:18 |
If you are still old school as myself (no $ allotment for new tools) and are useing a R-12 set of AC gauges DO NOT lay your adapter to fit the 134a (duracool also) can tap down in the garage. It is a 1/2 female acme x 1/4 male flare. NAPA, AZ, Advance, Johnstone Supply, Davis Hose, Royal Brass, +, does not sell them anymore. Worthington Ag listes one on their website but no part # so nobody can lay hands on one.
http://www.worthingtonagparts.com/parts/view/WN-0406/air-conditioner-duracool-brass-adapter.aspx.aspx
I did find one at Fox supply in Nashville and is suppose to be on the way.
As a silver lining to this dreadfull story, Worthington sells their Duracool for $6 a can, no tax if out of state, and will give 10% discount if you buy by the case (12 cans) and tell them you work on GMC motorhomes. Worked for me.
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Chuck,
My adapter of the same description recently went missing. I found a replacement on E-bay. There were several to choose from. But you are correct, the parts - even the refrigeration stores I usually deal with don't seem to have them.
I keep both around because my vacuum pump is old.
Matt
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I found my adapter.... in my metric tool box.. now I got 3 to keep up with.
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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