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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 03:21 PM
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ac problems

I have a 1999 f350psd 4x4, my problem is the ac is cold then after a while it gets hot then i gets cold again, i don't know what is causing the problem and also at max high it doesn't really throw very fast air through the vent's. i cleaned the blower and put a leaf blower through my vent in case there was something clogged but every thing was clear. maybe it is a weak blower? thanks
 
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 04:05 PM
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You have the classic clutch air gap problem.

Read this:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...ml#post4464164

If that isn't clear enough, search this forum for "clutch air gap", and read up about it. You'll be able to fix this problem yourself with ease!


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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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When it gets hot is the AC cluch engaged? If not, next time it happens give a firm tap the front of the clutch (carful not to loose a finger) and see if it engages. If it does, you need to re-shim the clutch. Do a search on this forum, Kwikkordead/Springerpop(?) has a good writeup on it.
 
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Old Aug 1, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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Check your alternator and your batteries...Just a suggestion. HT
 
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