Need to find the right part to replace my a/c clutch

Friendly format provided to inquire about automotive a/c systems.
Archived Forum

Moderators: bohica2xo, Tim, JohnHere

User avatar
bohica2xo
Preferred Member
Posts: 1170
Read the full article
Joined: Wed May 11, 2016 4:12 pm
Location: Las Vegas, NV

Re: Need to find the right part to replace my a/c clutch

Post by bohica2xo »

A flat surface, some 180 grit wet-or-dri sandpaper, a little kerosene...

Take .016 off of that shim the old fashioned way.
rdm757
Posts: 21
Joined: Sun Jul 02, 2017 11:36 am

Re: Need to find the right part to replace my a/c clutch

Post by rdm757 »

Really? That thought had crossed my mind but then I decided against it as being way too imprecise. My concern was that it could end up uneven, i.e. not a uniform thickness from one side to the other. I think I'll still look for one at the hardware store that is an exact match and about half the thickness. If that fails, out comes the sandpaper!
User avatar
bohica2xo
Preferred Member
Posts: 1170
Joined: Wed May 11, 2016 4:12 pm
Location: Las Vegas, NV

Re: Need to find the right part to replace my a/c clutch

Post by bohica2xo »

Lapping the thickness of a few sheets of paper off is not too hard.

Rotate the part often & flip it regularly. Lap in a figure 8 motion to equalize pressures.

Measure the part at a couple of spots. You can hold less than .001 with a little practice.

.
rdm757
Posts: 21
Joined: Sun Jul 02, 2017 11:36 am

Re: Need to find the right part to replace my a/c clutch

Post by rdm757 »

Sounds reasonably easy. And I could practice with any old steel washer I have laying around in my shop.
User avatar
Tim
Site Admin
Posts: 1104
Joined: Tue Apr 12, 2016 2:19 pm
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Contact:

Re: Need to find the right part to replace my a/c clutch

Post by Tim »

You can get these spacers and a high-end bike shop. They use them to space disk brakes on mountain bikes.
------------------------------
Please support ACKITS.com for your Auto A/C Parts and Tool needs.

Help Support the Forum
rdm757
Posts: 21
Joined: Sun Jul 02, 2017 11:36 am

Re: Need to find the right part to replace my a/c clutch

Post by rdm757 »

Wow, I never would've thought of that! Have a bike shop nearby, I'll check with them this week.
User avatar
Tim
Site Admin
Posts: 1104
Joined: Tue Apr 12, 2016 2:19 pm
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Contact:

Re: Need to find the right part to replace my a/c clutch

Post by Tim »

------------------------------
Please support ACKITS.com for your Auto A/C Parts and Tool needs.

Help Support the Forum
Post Reply