a/c compressor
a/c compressor
well the other day on my truck i realized that the a/c wasnt working so i popped the hood and come to find out the wiring wasnt connected to the compressor, so i pluged it in and start the truck up and the compressor started smoking realy bad, i turned the truck off and seen that the clutch was seized up, so if there a way i can fix these or will i have to buy a new one?
I agree. A/C questions belong in the HVAC forum. But don't start a new thread - just remember next time.
Try to turn the FRONT of the compressor pulley by hand. It'll look like one of these:
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It should have intermittent resistance (as the pistons cycle to the compression stroke), but it should feel smooth & turn fairly easily. If it's locked or grinding, prepare to replace almost the whole A/C system. Ford doesn't allow cleaning the metal shavings out of anything because you can't get all of it, and it'll destroy the new compressor, too.
Try to turn the FRONT of the compressor pulley by hand. It'll look like one of these:
It should have intermittent resistance (as the pistons cycle to the compression stroke), but it should feel smooth & turn fairly easily. If it's locked or grinding, prepare to replace almost the whole A/C system. Ford doesn't allow cleaning the metal shavings out of anything because you can't get all of it, and it'll destroy the new compressor, too.
Last edited by Steve83; Jul 15, 2007 at 03:12 PM.



