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kjohnson1 on Tue September 09, 2014 3:47 PM

Year: 1993
Make: Ford
Model: Aerostar
Engine Size: 3.0
Refrigerant Type: R12
Ambient Temp: 95
Country of Origin: United States

Compressor makes chattering noise during operation. So I first got the air gap within specification (.35mm), noise persists. While belt and pulley (with bearing) were removed I was able to easily turn the compressor utilizing the clutch plate. Bearing is good, pulley is fine. Noise keeps going even though I've verified clutch operation. Oh and it doesn't actually produce cold air. Disconnected the low pressure switch and compressor turns off, so that's working.

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Successfully rebuilt a FS10

kjohnson1 on Tue September 09, 2014 3:54 PM

sorry. FX15

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Successfully rebuilt a FS10

mk378 on Tue September 09, 2014 5:04 PM

The FX15 design was a lemon. Your van almost certainly has the black death.