[DeTomaso] adding oil and freon to AC

[MikeLDrew at aol.com]

In a message dated 1/17/13 18 58 28, cwhamm at frontier.com writes:


> Hi,
> 
> Got my AC belt and tensioner replaced. The AC unit has not been operated 
> for
> better than 20 years. Everything looks to be in tack and in good shape. My
> 74 has 10K miles. I have a bottle of R12 but my question is before I turn 
> it
> on is there a way to check if there is enough oil in the unit? I see no
> leaks. Thanks in advance.
> 

>>>I would be more concerned about the status of the hoses.   Given their 
age, and the expense of R12, I would probably be inclined to junk them and 
start fresh with new hoses, dryer etc.

Mike