A/C compressor clutch-Special tools needed?

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dumbneasy - 15 Jul 2007 01:47 GMT

I have a former 1990 former U-Haul truck with the 7.3 diesel. And (Yes new
relay) I think I have a bad compressor clutch. Coincidentally, I just
happen to have one here in a box that is brand new. However, being the
novice I am, and knowing that nothing is ever as easy to do as you think
it's going to be, I figured I should post first - because I have questions.

The first one is: Are there any special tools needed to do this? (Yep, I
may be a novice; but I knows about them "special tools." LOL!

Second question: Can I accomplish this task without removing the
compressor? Depending on the special tools, there may be room to do this.

And I figure I don't know anything, so if you have advice I'll take it.

Thank you.

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Whitelightning - 15 Jul 2007 02:37 GMT

>I have a former 1990 former U-Haul truck with the 7.3 diesel. And (Yes
>new relay) I think I have a bad compressor clutch. Coincidentally, I
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> Thank you.

First why do you think the clutch is bad?
Second is it factiory air or dealer installed?
depending on where the compresor is mouted and is
it a van chassis or pick up chassis you may be able to
do it in place. The refrigerant needs to be evacuated.
Yes there are special tools needed, like a clutch puller
to get the face plate off, and an installer to get the new one on.
Inside and outside snap ring pliers, feeler gauges to measure
the air gap. Sometimes all that needs to be done is the face plate
removed and a shim removed to correct the air gap.

Whitelightning

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