Good question. I'll need to confirm that the connections mate up correctly as far as thread and type, but I think this 90 degree fitting would line up perfectly. May have been what was on the van when it was installed. http://nostalgicac.com/fittings-hose-kits/ac-fittings/8-90-degree-r-134a-charging-port-fitting.html On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 7:35 PM, Michael McSwain <michaelmcswain@gmail.com> wrote: > I think I found a screw in option at nostalgicacparts.com. Now I'm > trying to figure out if I should go with the hoses I have or consider > replacing them. > > On Mon, May 11, 2015 at 5:55 PM, Walking Boss <walkingboss@communicomm.com > > wrote: > >> >> Mike, Any number of suppliers offer a line splice with charging ports. >> You cut your hose and splice it in. Call your local FLAPS, tell them what >> you want to do and they will fix you up! One company that makes them is >> "Dorman", but like I say there are a ton of them available! >> >> Skipper >> >> >> >> Only problem is that there is no one way valve to hook up to >>> >> the refrigerant machine. >> >> > > > -- > m. >
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