I love my truck but the darned ac compressor froze. I purchased a bypass pulley since I don't use the AC. Problem is I can't figure out how to get the compressor off. I see two 10mm bolts but cant find the third. Can some one please walk me through this before I shoot mytruck and cause my wife to leave me. Thanks. oh yea, its a 5.4 gas engine

 

The 3rd one is there, unless it had been taken apart before and not put back in... It is directly behind the inside 10 mm bolt.

May I advise, maybe purchasing a Haynes or Chiltons manual. They are a good tool to have near for a DIY person.

Good Luck

 

Good stuff, I ran out and purchased a haynes manual. Funny how they make the thing look so excessable. I will post tomorrow the comedy of this endevour. I am a carpenter by trade and anything but a mechanic.

 

It's like screwing in a lightbulb but you have to use more than your fingers. Can't wait for the explanation of righty tighty lefty loosy.

 

You have become a nominee for the 2008 maturity award! Feel proud!

 

I hope I don't get picked for the Darwin award. oops.

 

Please let me know how and what tools you used to get access to the bolts.

 

Please check the date on threads before replying. This one is almost five years old.

 

I think big cubes must be having the same problem the OP had back in 2008 and he did a search. Now he is asking a question, he just forgot to put a question mark behind it. big cubes would probably appreciate an answer to his question.

 

The OP hasn't visited this site since 2008. He isn't going to answer the question.

 

Then give him one. Why did you post ?

 

Someone has to answer the question. I normally use a 10mm socket to remove the 10mm bolts. Unless its in a tight spot then I use a 10mm wrench.

 

I seen that lol. The giveaway was the first two posts. Other than that, I'm not sure what he's looking for.

 

Who knows, just be glad it was A/C and not brakes.

 

Thanks guys! But my main problem is getting 10 mm spanner or socket on the last two bolts. The cross memeber is in the way. Do I need to remove engine mount bolts and raise engine maybe an 1-1.5"? I wish I still had my 1976 FE powered truck. This one has been plagued with ball-joint/tie rod end problems, calipers and COP failures. A real nightmare!