*****AC compressor Clutch******
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*****AC compressor Clutch******
I have a question conserning my 97 5.8.
The clutch on the AC compressor will click on and of repeatedly making a loud clicking sound at low RPM
If I turn the switch on the dash to off the clicking stops. I am wondering weather i should go about replacing the clutch/pully or if i need to add R-134
The AC works fine but the clicking is making me think I need to get this fixed before the cold Alaska winter sets in(LOL) Advice?...
PS Anyone have a cluch diagram or breakdown
The clutch on the AC compressor will click on and of repeatedly making a loud clicking sound at low RPM
If I turn the switch on the dash to off the clicking stops. I am wondering weather i should go about replacing the clutch/pully or if i need to add R-134
The AC works fine but the clicking is making me think I need to get this fixed before the cold Alaska winter sets in(LOL) Advice?...
PS Anyone have a cluch diagram or breakdown
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Ford didn't put a 5.8 into any 1997 F150s.....
Short cycling compressor clutch is a sure sign of a low charge. That means you have a leak in the system that should be repaired before recharging.
The stock clutch plate can separate and cause a very loud click when engaging/disengaging, often accompanied by a rattling while disengaged. The outer clutch hub is available from Ford for around $50-60. you can look up the correct part number at www.motorcraft.com
For a 97 with a 5.4 (at least), the correct replacement is YB-3020. Do NOT purchase the after market POS from AutoZone.
Steve
Short cycling compressor clutch is a sure sign of a low charge. That means you have a leak in the system that should be repaired before recharging.
The stock clutch plate can separate and cause a very loud click when engaging/disengaging, often accompanied by a rattling while disengaged. The outer clutch hub is available from Ford for around $50-60. you can look up the correct part number at www.motorcraft.com
For a 97 with a 5.4 (at least), the correct replacement is YB-3020. Do NOT purchase the after market POS from AutoZone.
Steve
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Originally Posted by projectSHO89
Ford didn't put a 5.8 into any 1997 F150s.....
Steve
Steve
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Originally Posted by tedontheweb
OK so I checked the r134 pressure and it is good and holding but i am still getting the clicking from the AC clutch. Should I go ahead and pul;l the clutch assembly or do you think I should try something else.
BTW it only starts clicking when the vehicle is warm.
BTW it only starts clicking when the vehicle is warm.
Sounds like it's just a noisy clutch, however, your posts are not clear as to whether the system is otherwise working correctly. A pressure cycling switch won't do anything for a noisy clutch.
Steve