AC Compressor Pulley Removal
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AC Compressor Pulley Removal
Does anyone have a write-up on AC Compressor pulley removal. I saw the SpringerPop write-up on the A/C Compressor Clutch Air Gap Setting, http://springerpop.net/F350/air_gap.html, but it doesn't go into removing the snap ring and then the pulley. Will the pulley come off easy or do I need a 2 or 3 prong puller?
Thanks for any help!
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SOLVED..... It was the belt making the squeaking noise. I can't believe it! Well I got a new idler and tensioner chasing this down.
Special thanks to F350-6 (Chris) and SpringerPop. I saw a thread by Chris that lead me to try my old belt out. What a relief.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ey-squeak.html
Thanks!
Special thanks to F350-6 (Chris) and SpringerPop. I saw a thread by Chris that lead me to try my old belt out. What a relief.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ey-squeak.html
Thanks!
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Glad to have helped without actually putting forth any effort, but for the sake of others, you might as well link the thread in question in case this one comes up in a search later.
And for the record, the pulley isn't hard to remove, just be sure to remove the snap ring before you stick a puller on there.
And for the record, the pulley isn't hard to remove, just be sure to remove the snap ring before you stick a puller on there.
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I'm chasing down the same problem mine started squealing after it got really cold out here so I spray them down with silicone spray and it helps for a few miles now it's back again but I don't know which pulley it is maybe I'll buy a belt first and see how that goes
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Glad to have helped without actually putting forth any effort, but for the sake of others, you might as well link the thread in question in case this one comes up in a search later.
And for the record, the pulley isn't hard to remove, just be sure to remove the snap ring before you stick a puller on there.
And for the record, the pulley isn't hard to remove, just be sure to remove the snap ring before you stick a puller on there.
Thank you!
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One of these days I'm going to have to get around to adding to that web page about air gaps, even if it's just text.
As you found out, the snap ring comes off and then the pulley can come off with minimal "coaxing".
I would add to carefully clean any and all "gunk" from around the snap ring area to ensure the easiest R&R of the pulley on the compressor "snout".
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As you found out, the snap ring comes off and then the pulley can come off with minimal "coaxing".
I would add to carefully clean any and all "gunk" from around the snap ring area to ensure the easiest R&R of the pulley on the compressor "snout".
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Yes, the tensioner is held on by just one regular threaded bolt. Just break it loose like any other bolt.
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One of these days I'm going to have to get around to adding to that web page about air gaps, even if it's just text.
As you found out, the snap ring comes off and then the pulley can come off with minimal "coaxing".
I would add to carefully clean any and all "gunk" from around the snap ring area to ensure the easiest R&R of the pulley on the compressor "snout".
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As you found out, the snap ring comes off and then the pulley can come off with minimal "coaxing".
I would add to carefully clean any and all "gunk" from around the snap ring area to ensure the easiest R&R of the pulley on the compressor "snout".
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Got a new Ford Motorcraft Belt in Georgia for $41. Check the chart for truck compatibility.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MOTORCRAFT-JK8-1223-AA-V-Belt-Fan-Belt-Serpentine-Belt-/390412057082?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5ae65f39fa&vxp=mtr
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