A/C compressor and clutch 1974 Imperial - New-Yorker interchange?

["Imperial 59" <imperial59@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> I'm sorry I explained it wrong.
> The guy offered me A/C compressor and clutch for
> New-Yorker because THEY (it's Canadian Tire) do not
> have those parts for Imperial.
> About R12 and R134a - I wanted to know if it's
> possible that the same compressor suitable for R12 and
> R134a without any replacements of seals or I don't

The compressor would fit the Imperial as well as the NewYorker.  Almost all
rebuilt compressors sold today have seals that are compatible with R12 or
R134A.  There should be  a label in the box telling you which refrigerants
the compressor is compatible with.  You also must change the dryer to a
model that is compatible with 134a and flush the system / change the oil.

In your post you said that your system is currently charged with R12 and you
didn't want to replace it.  There is no way to replace the compressor
without first removing the R12.  You might find a shop that can capture the
R12 and then recycle it back to your car. Those shops are pretty rare
though.

                      Steve B.