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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 07:39 PM
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A/C problem

my air conditining clutch will engage and it blows cold air for maybe 3 to 5 minutes then clutch will disengage and not restart again unless i turn the ac switch off for 10 min then turn ac back on and its good again for another 3 to 5 min.
2001 f350 sduty 7.3 ltr 4x4
 
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 08:07 PM
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I would start here.

Oh Sorry. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...ml#post4464164
 
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 08:26 PM
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haha! were?
 
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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i have the exact same problem
 
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Old Aug 5, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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Just guessing but maybe this was what Alan meant: SpringerPop's Compressor Clutch Air Gap
 
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Yes it was, thanks Grant, I was off in the Super Duty forum.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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WOW!!!! i think that is exactly my problem!! cause when the truck was running and the a/c on, the clutch wasnt turning and as soon as i tapped the clutch with the but end of the screw driver it kicked on!! I cant wait to try this when it stops pouring rain!!!! thanks guys!!!! you just made my wife not bitchy anymore! (i Hope)!!!
 
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