a/c works and then doesnt...
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a/c works and then doesnt...
Well with all this heat it is time to figure out my air conditioner.... when first turned on it works great, and sometimes will work for a while, but eventually it quits blowing cold and it gets humid in the truck, I checked charge with one of those cheapo deals that come w a can of charge, and it checks out good, I replaced my low pressure switch and still the same any one have a suggestion?
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The clutch does disengage, however I forgot to add if I shut it off after it quits blowing cold for say 2-3 minutes then it will work again for a short period of time.... my pressure I believe was around 30-35 according to the cheapo gauge...
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This fixed mine SpringerPop's Compressor Clutch Air Gap and many others here. Simple, 30min job.
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HOLY CRAP!!! Been playing with my AC for a few weeks... reading this thread and decided to check the air gap on my AC...
should be in the .020 range from what I am reading...
MINE........
.049! Over TWICE what it should be. Going to try and adjust it tomorrow.
should be in the .020 range from what I am reading...
MINE........
.049! Over TWICE what it should be. Going to try and adjust it tomorrow.
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Yea seems if I kick mine down it'll come back, I bet this is the problem I will adjust it tmmrw.... I love this site... best tool ever!
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Concerns
The only concern is after you do the mod, it will eventually wear down into the mounting studs and spark. I did the mod 2 years ago, two weeks ago, mine finally ran out of surface area and started to slip and spark a touch. Awesome mod, buys 2 years more time before you have to replace the clutch assembly, assembly was 120 through my local napa guy, no big deal. Highly recomend doing the reshim, and being as i bought mine used, it might have been the second reshim, I do not know.