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by Noquacks
Sat Jul 04, 2020 4:12 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Strange PSI's in AC system, no cold AC
Replies: 55
Views: 45086

Re: Strange PSI's in AC system, no cold AC

Clutch/Pulley smooth with a/c off? If so compressor is toast. Can't turn locked up pistons. Good tip, Tim. Im trying to remember- when the belt was off and I was removing the pulley (clutch) I was trying to turn it to pop it off and yes, it was sometimes hard to turn the pulley so that would mean t...
by Noquacks
Fri Jul 03, 2020 3:45 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Strange PSI's in AC system, no cold AC
Replies: 55
Views: 45086

Re: Strange PSI's in AC system, no cold AC

OK, excitement was too early as I took it for a drive and the car engine lurches/kicks/bucks a lot when the ac runs. on/off, etc. Air is not that cold. Could it be the magnet that came with the clutch kit whiuch I did not install? Should I test that old coil?
by Noquacks
Fri Jul 03, 2020 2:58 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Strange PSI's in AC system, no cold AC
Replies: 55
Views: 45086

Re: Strange PSI's in AC system, no cold AC

I finally got the new clutch on as well as the plate! I decided it was time to yank the old clutch as its surface was sooo nice compared to the old. Put it all together and gapped around 0.017-0.018, and works nice meaning clutch does not skip/squeal anymore. Thanks to all here who patiently support...
by Noquacks
Fri Jul 03, 2020 3:40 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Strange PSI's in AC system, no cold AC
Replies: 55
Views: 45086

Re: Strange PSI's in AC system, no cold AC

Al9 wrote:New clutch hub might be unburnished and slipping.
Should I scuff it up with say, 100 grit sandpaper?
by Noquacks
Thu Jul 02, 2020 4:39 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Strange PSI's in AC system, no cold AC
Replies: 55
Views: 45086

Re: Strange PSI's in AC system, no cold AC

Finally got the new clutch/plate kit. Put the new plate on and went for about 0.020-0.025 gap. Had to put 3 slim washers in there for some reason. When compressor runs , plate turns and still stops/starts although seems a tad better, But what scares me is that now there is a scraping screech sound o...
by Noquacks
Sat Jun 27, 2020 2:46 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: Strange PSI's in AC system, no cold AC
Replies: 55
Views: 45086

Re: Strange PSI's in AC system, no cold AC

Ok, its going slow, but steady. I will be picking up this kit tomorrow, but am worried as to how to determine the 0.020 gap . I now have 0.035. So, should one expect to find "washers" inside the plate, which one can remove to get to the lower gap size? If so, can one then just tighten the ...
by Noquacks
Thu Mar 26, 2020 4:24 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: High side adapter fitting bad?
Replies: 10
Views: 11578

Re: High side adapter fitting bad?

Thanks again, Tim. Maybe better to start all anew.
by Noquacks
Thu Mar 26, 2020 5:15 am
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: High side adapter fitting bad?
Replies: 10
Views: 11578

Re: High side adapter fitting bad?

For $9.00 I'll take me chance that is a very low budget adapter. I'm just offering my opinion. Never said quit or did I? It's under warranty or buy another one. Either way will get you back to square one. Have you tried another adapter? Autozone in many stores offer rental guages. Sorry if my comme...
by Noquacks
Wed Mar 25, 2020 3:48 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: High side adapter fitting bad?
Replies: 10
Views: 11578

Re: High side adapter fitting bad?

Good to know, Tim. I guess then your guess is it just quit, correct? Is this normal with cheap fittings? I dont know as this is the only one I ever owned, for 12 years or so.....I am not a pro.
by Noquacks
Tue Mar 24, 2020 2:32 pm
Forum: Automotive Air Conditioning Forum
Topic: High side adapter fitting bad?
Replies: 10
Views: 11578

Re: High side adapter fitting bad?

This is what I have as fittings: https://www.ebay.com/itm/2-A-C-R134A-Quick-Connector-Adapter-Coupler-Manifold-Gauge-L-H-HVAC-1-4-hose-US/193048681781?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D225074%26meid%3D242bbdc3e8c1464c87393385ce695e4a%26pid%3D100675%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26mehot...