A/C System Components (late R-12 system shown)
Separate suction & discharge hoses were used until ~'92. Mid-years (~'86-90) used square-drive shutoff valves at the compressor ports. Early models ('80~84) used an autmatic shutoff valve & filter in the connection between the condenser & the condenser-to-evaporator hose.
The low pressure switch screws onto an automatic valve on the accumulator.
R-134a models have a hi-press. cutout switch on the discharge hose.

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