Given that the 12 volt C/B is 20 years old , it may be weak , and I'd say install a new unit first .
If the new C/B trips , then you would have to determine , if the problem is with the blower motor or the A/C compressor's magnetic clutch .
Most systems have the power from the C/B running to the dash control head, split to the blower motor , for one side of the system, the other side , runs through the thermostat control, the low pressure switch and to the compressor clutch.
If the C/B doesn't trip while using the dash heater , then the blower motor should be ok, to determine if the compressor magnetic clutch is the issue , you could wire in an inline fuse holder , between the low pressure switch and the compressor with a 15/20 amp fuse to see if it blows, and the electromagnet needs replacing.
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