Thanks to y'all, I think I've isolated my A/C problem to the compressor clutch.
WHen it is in it's failure mode, it works perfectly for about 10 minutes, and
then that's it, no more. I've had the refrigerant level checked and checked
the lows side and high side switches. Anyway a good whack on the clutch and
the compressor kicked right back on, so I'm guessing I have a sticky clutch.

First off, is this something that might be fixable with lubrication, or osme
other simple fix? Boy would that be great. If not, how hard is it to replace
the thing? I'm a decent shadetree mechanic with plenty of tools. I see it has
a central bolt and then a bunch around the flange and a couple of electrical
connections.... anyone have a rough idea of the cost of the part if it needs
replacing?

Thanks!!

-jeff

 

Hi Jeff,
The center bolt holds the clutch plate on a spline, as you guessed,
then a snap ring holds the bearing and electrical windings to operate
that side of the disc: http://www.----------.com/compress.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Handywired wrote:
>
> Thanks to y'all, I think I've isolated my A/C problem to the compressor clutch.
> WHen it is in it's failure mode, it works perfectly for about 10 minutes, and
> then that's it, no more. I've had the refrigerant level checked and checked
> the lows side and high side switches. Anyway a good whack on the clutch and
> the compressor kicked right back on, so I'm guessing I have a sticky clutch.
>
> First off, is this something that might be fixable with lubrication, or osme
> other simple fix? Boy would that be great. If not, how hard is it to replace
> the thing? I'm a decent shadetree mechanic with plenty of tools. I see it has
> a central bolt and then a bunch around the flange and a couple of electrical
> connections.... anyone have a rough idea of the cost of the part if it needs
> replacing?
>
> Thanks!!
>
> -jeff

 

Hi Jeff,
The center bolt holds the clutch plate on a spline, as you guessed,
then a snap ring holds the bearing and electrical windings to operate
that side of the disc: http://www.----------.com/compress.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Handywired wrote:
>
> Thanks to y'all, I think I've isolated my A/C problem to the compressor clutch.
> WHen it is in it's failure mode, it works perfectly for about 10 minutes, and
> then that's it, no more. I've had the refrigerant level checked and checked
> the lows side and high side switches. Anyway a good whack on the clutch and
> the compressor kicked right back on, so I'm guessing I have a sticky clutch.
>
> First off, is this something that might be fixable with lubrication, or osme
> other simple fix? Boy would that be great. If not, how hard is it to replace
> the thing? I'm a decent shadetree mechanic with plenty of tools. I see it has
> a central bolt and then a bunch around the flange and a couple of electrical
> connections.... anyone have a rough idea of the cost of the part if it needs
> replacing?
>
> Thanks!!
>
> -jeff

 

Hi Jeff,
The center bolt holds the clutch plate on a spline, as you guessed,
then a snap ring holds the bearing and electrical windings to operate
that side of the disc: http://www.----------.com/compress.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Handywired wrote:
>
> Thanks to y'all, I think I've isolated my A/C problem to the compressor clutch.
> WHen it is in it's failure mode, it works perfectly for about 10 minutes, and
> then that's it, no more. I've had the refrigerant level checked and checked
> the lows side and high side switches. Anyway a good whack on the clutch and
> the compressor kicked right back on, so I'm guessing I have a sticky clutch.
>
> First off, is this something that might be fixable with lubrication, or osme
> other simple fix? Boy would that be great. If not, how hard is it to replace
> the thing? I'm a decent shadetree mechanic with plenty of tools. I see it has
> a central bolt and then a bunch around the flange and a couple of electrical
> connections.... anyone have a rough idea of the cost of the part if it needs
> replacing?
>
> Thanks!!
>
> -jeff

 

Hi Jeff,
The center bolt holds the clutch plate on a spline, as you guessed,
then a snap ring holds the bearing and electrical windings to operate
that side of the disc: http://www.----------.com/compress.jpg
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------

Handywired wrote:
>
> Thanks to y'all, I think I've isolated my A/C problem to the compressor clutch.
> WHen it is in it's failure mode, it works perfectly for about 10 minutes, and
> then that's it, no more. I've had the refrigerant level checked and checked
> the lows side and high side switches. Anyway a good whack on the clutch and
> the compressor kicked right back on, so I'm guessing I have a sticky clutch.
>
> First off, is this something that might be fixable with lubrication, or osme
> other simple fix? Boy would that be great. If not, how hard is it to replace
> the thing? I'm a decent shadetree mechanic with plenty of tools. I see it has
> a central bolt and then a bunch around the flange and a couple of electrical
> connections.... anyone have a rough idea of the cost of the part if it needs
> replacing?
>
> Thanks!!
>
> -jeff