AC Compressor bypass
Light Show
07-06-2004, 10:51 AM
has anyone tried to bpass the ac compressor. I would really like to get rid of the air conditioning and since my compressor just went to crap. I want to take it out. But unfortunally, there is no way to run the belts without a pulley being there. Anyone tried to attempt this? or have any suggestions?
hoosier1
07-06-2004, 05:30 PM
has anyone tried to bpass the ac compressor. I would really like to get rid of the air conditioning and since my compressor just went to crap. I want to take it out. But unfortunally, there is no way to run the belts without a pulley being there. Anyone tried to attempt this? or have any suggestions?
There are at least 2 things you can do to deactivate the A/C Compressor IF the clutch bearing is OK. The drive pulley will rotate but the clutch will not engage.
1. Disconnect the clutch electrical connector at the Compressor. It has a locking tang which must be released and allows the plug to slide off.
Dion`t forget to retain the wire if you use this option.
2. Disconnect the Low Pressure Switch connector. It is located in the High Side tubing line on the driver`s side below the Air Box.
3. You can also release the R-134A Freon- not legal to do this unless you are licensed OR able to contain the discharge.
If the Compressor is defective- it probably contaminated the system with metal particles when it failed.
4. You may be able to remove the fuse but also may lose the defroster circuit if you do this- worth a try though.
Number 1. option is the easiest to accomplish.
Bob
There are at least 2 things you can do to deactivate the A/C Compressor IF the clutch bearing is OK. The drive pulley will rotate but the clutch will not engage.
1. Disconnect the clutch electrical connector at the Compressor. It has a locking tang which must be released and allows the plug to slide off.
Dion`t forget to retain the wire if you use this option.
2. Disconnect the Low Pressure Switch connector. It is located in the High Side tubing line on the driver`s side below the Air Box.
3. You can also release the R-134A Freon- not legal to do this unless you are licensed OR able to contain the discharge.
If the Compressor is defective- it probably contaminated the system with metal particles when it failed.
4. You may be able to remove the fuse but also may lose the defroster circuit if you do this- worth a try though.
Number 1. option is the easiest to accomplish.
Bob
300+
07-06-2004, 07:03 PM
The other option is a shorter belt, however it just barely
rubs at the inner edge. Works in an emergency if the clutch bearing is failing. Different pulley for non AC is my guess.
rubs at the inner edge. Works in an emergency if the clutch bearing is failing. Different pulley for non AC is my guess.
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