AC Compressor bypass

[Light Show]

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]

Originally Posted by Light Show

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

[300+]

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.