a/c compressor siezed

[cj7deerslayer]

can i use a belt for a truck with no ac and just bypass the compressor? i cant afford a new compressor right now, so im looking for a cheap fix.

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97 12v 4x4 5 speed
10 plate, 4" exhaust

[ISX]

I don't see why you wouldn't be able to, unless that new setup runs the belt across the compressor... If it works though it will be fine... I wouldn't turn the A/C on since it may try turning the compressor on, doubt it would do anything but I would just leave it on the non-a/c side...

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1990 F250 7.3 IDI NA auto 4x4 250k
1997 2500 12V Cummins 5spd 2wd 295k miles #100 plate, SB Con O 26mpg O/D 1850RPM Cruise C..

[DBogo]

the belt for a non-ac truck is the same, on the non-ac trucks theres a pully there

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1995 Ram 2500 12v NV4500 4x4 regular cab, ICEBOX, 5" stainless exhaust, autometer boost/pyro, air horns

[bucket truck]

Just unplug the compressor and all will be fine.

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2001 extra cab 2500 SLT laramie (dark blue over silver) 4x4 S.O. 55 block, 47re, silencer ring/resonator/muffler are MIA, gauges, big bumper up front, B&W turnover ball, 315 buck shots, and Quadzilla XZT+ (thanks DieselNut)
'89 GMC Sierra SLX 1500 4x4 186K 350TBI w/custom 400 tranny
'06 Freightliner Business Class M2 106 tandem w/lockers,30k# winch, and Altec digger/derrick

[bucket truck]

I'm sorry, I jumped the gun. Is the compressor seized or is it the clutch? If it is the compressor just unplug it. If its the clutch you can replace just the clutch for alot less.

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2001 extra cab 2500 SLT laramie (dark blue over silver) 4x4 S.O. 55 block, 47re, silencer ring/resonator/muffler are MIA, gauges, big bumper up front, B&W turnover ball, 315 buck shots, and Quadzilla XZT+ (thanks DieselNut)
'89 GMC Sierra SLX 1500 4x4 186K 350TBI w/custom 400 tranny
'06 Freightliner Business Class M2 106 tandem w/lockers,30k# winch, and Altec digger/derrick

[DBogo]

mine makes a horrid noise if i turn the ac off and when i start and shut off the truck, what would that be, the compressor or the clutch

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1995 Ram 2500 12v NV4500 4x4 regular cab, ICEBOX, 5" stainless exhaust, autometer boost/pyro, air horns

[bucket truck]

Originally Posted by DBogo

mine makes a horrid noise if i turn the ac off and when i start and shut off the truck, what would that be, the compressor or the clutch

What kind of horrid noise. Please describe. The clutch bearing could be worn out. Look at the pulley look for little slivers of metal on the clutch and compressor case this is a good sign of a severely worn bearing, check if it is alittle out of line, and check your belt for uneven wear. If the system is overcharged with freon it could make a horrid noise but usually at first engagement only.

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2001 extra cab 2500 SLT laramie (dark blue over silver) 4x4 S.O. 55 block, 47re, silencer ring/resonator/muffler are MIA, gauges, big bumper up front, B&W turnover ball, 315 buck shots, and Quadzilla XZT+ (thanks DieselNut)
'89 GMC Sierra SLX 1500 4x4 186K 350TBI w/custom 400 tranny
'06 Freightliner Business Class M2 106 tandem w/lockers,30k# winch, and Altec digger/derrick

[DBogo]

theres little slivers of metal, so whats that mean, a new compressor?

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1995 Ram 2500 12v NV4500 4x4 regular cab, ICEBOX, 5" stainless exhaust, autometer boost/pyro, air horns

[Shibbyutman]

usually not, there is an electromagnet as part of the clutch i believe, and usually what happens is that the rivets that hold part of the clutch for the engagement section wear through they wear into the magnet and cause metal shavings. You can replace the clutch, but you will need to resurface this little flywheel so the new clutch doesnt get effed.

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[DBogo]

is it easier to just buy a complete compressor for $150

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1995 Ram 2500 12v NV4500 4x4 regular cab, ICEBOX, 5" stainless exhaust, autometer boost/pyro, air horns

[bucket truck]

The clutch we'll be a complete unit. Pulley, clutch, coil, magnet, shims, and connectors. If you want to change the entire unit(compressor and clutch) you will need to evacuate the system. And recharge the system this requires a set of refrigerant gauges and a vacuum pump. You'll need the freon and pump oil, also. The pump must be lubed with r-134a refrigerant oil before you install it. As long as the compressor is ok I would change the clutch. But if you know about a/c systems and have the right tools you could go ahead and change everything.

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2001 extra cab 2500 SLT laramie (dark blue over silver) 4x4 S.O. 55 block, 47re, silencer ring/resonator/muffler are MIA, gauges, big bumper up front, B&W turnover ball, 315 buck shots, and Quadzilla XZT+ (thanks DieselNut)
'89 GMC Sierra SLX 1500 4x4 186K 350TBI w/custom 400 tranny
'06 Freightliner Business Class M2 106 tandem w/lockers,30k# winch, and Altec digger/derrick

[DBogo]

hmm i dont really know how to do either one, so you would suggest just doing the clutch

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1995 Ram 2500 12v NV4500 4x4 regular cab, ICEBOX, 5" stainless exhaust, autometer boost/pyro, air horns