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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 12:03 PM
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Question A/c Clutch

I NOTICED THAT WHEN THE A/C COMP. TURNS ON THE CLUCH US FIRING BUT THE PULLY IS NOT ENGAGING. IF I BUMP IT A LITTLE BIT IT WILL ENGAGE AND SPIN AROUND WITH THE COMPRESSOR BUT WHEN IT QUITS AND THE CLUTCH REENGAGES THE PULLEY WILL NOT REENGAGE.

DOES THIS NEED CHANGED? IS IT POSSIBLE TO CHANGE W/O REPLACING THE COMPRESSOR?
ANY INFO IS APPRECIATED.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2005 | 04:41 PM
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Yes,
It is possible to change, get the loaner tools from autozone or another parts store. They should be able to walk you thru.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 07:35 AM
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Info is great!!

I removed the a/c clutch this spring and stoned and cleaned everything and removed the two shims between the clutch plate ant the splined shaft and put it back together and the A/C runs great.

This was only made possible from the great minds that are on this site!!!
 
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 08:21 AM
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Yes you can doit your self and it's not hard Follow the advice from horesman1. ensure you get a manual for it and it is made very simple. the clutches do wear out.

Lance
 
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 01:27 PM
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Menzo,
Did you change the whole clutch? I have a 97 F-150 and might have to do the same. Was it difficult at all and around how much did the ne clutch cost?

Ron
 
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Old Jul 22, 2005 | 09:20 AM
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I Did Not Change Anything. I Removed One Bolt And Removed The Little Shims Inside Og The Splined Clutch Part. (they Look Like Little Washers).
I Cleaned Everythng With Oil And A Stone, And Put It Back Together.
Autozone Does Sell New Ones Fro $90.00 If It Does Not Work Removing The Shims.
Total Time Was 20 Minutes Max.

Paul
 
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