AC Belt Removal
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AC Belt Removal
I already posted this a week ago in the cooling/ac/heater forum but only had one response so I thought I would give it a shot here.
I have a 1985 F150 H.O. 351 with AC. I don't use the AC and don't plan to in the future. Shortly after purchasing the truck I disconnected the AC from the defroster (pulled the plug out of the alternator). The defroster has worked well since then so I am not concerned about that.
Question is: If I take off the AC belt will it cause me some other problems? Is the AC belt assisting anything else?
Based on prior experience with other vehicles, I am expecting an increase in idle.......but anything else I should be aware of?
I have a 1985 F150 H.O. 351 with AC. I don't use the AC and don't plan to in the future. Shortly after purchasing the truck I disconnected the AC from the defroster (pulled the plug out of the alternator). The defroster has worked well since then so I am not concerned about that.
Question is: If I take off the AC belt will it cause me some other problems? Is the AC belt assisting anything else?
Based on prior experience with other vehicles, I am expecting an increase in idle.......but anything else I should be aware of?
Last edited by XXL Supreme; Mar 8, 2007 at 12:17 PM.
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If it is anything like my 5.0L it will not bother you, it is on it's own belt so if the compressor locks up you dont lose alt/wp/ps etc. you should be able to ****** it off with no issue. I woudlnt expect a major difference in idle, with the clutch disengaged the compressor pulley just functions as an idler pully, there should be no real drag to speak of.
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My advice is just unplug the compressor clutch connector so the clutch can't engage. The guy you sell the truck to may want the A/C even non-working. I and many others usually won't buy a "butchered" vehicle other than parts.
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Does removing the belt qualify as "butchered?" I mean that with all due respect, of course!
In other words.....by removing the belt might I cause damage to the AC due to inactivity?
Like how a smog pump can seize up after you pull the belt from it?
In other words.....by removing the belt might I cause damage to the AC due to inactivity?
Like how a smog pump can seize up after you pull the belt from it?
