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1925 Ford F-250 Repair Question

Topics covered: Clutch, Engine, Hood.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on June 6, 2007

Ford F-250 Super Duty Air conditioner not working

I have a problem with my AC in my truck. when I first start up it works fine. After driving a while- especially in stop and go traffic on a hot day the air will become hot. I have checked under the hood when this happens and the clutch on the compressor seems to be not engaged. I checked for loose wires but did not find any. I tapped the clutch with a hammer and the clutch engaged and air worked fine. Can clutch be repaired or replaced and can it be DIY?

Asked by Joe Pharr

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Replied on June 6, 2007

It could just need to be recharged.

Answered by M_H_RITZEL (expert)
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Replied on August 8, 2007

Hi.. I own a 2003 Ford F-250 Truck, with a 6.0 Turbo Diesel Engine. It's a 4 x 4 with approx 92000 miles. The A/C is not working, so opened the hood and noticed the compressor is not engaging. The fuse is ok, so I thought it might just need to be recharged, so I bought an artic freeze R134a kit. I hooked up to the low pressure side, and the gauge said the system was overcharged. Any Ideas as to the problem? Thanks in advance for any help..

Answered by ddwilson524
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Replied on August 10, 2007

Howdy.. Thanks for your response.. I did as you instructed, and here's what happened.. When I disconnected the switch, I noticed a slight engine rpm decrease.. When I jump across the 2 wires on the connector I get a slight increase in rpm (same as with the switch connected.. Nothing else changes.. no compressor rotation, or fluctuation in pressure. (note: I have verified that the compressor turns easily by hand).. thanks again.

Answered by ddwilson524
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Replied on August 14, 2007

Hello again.. I started the engine, turned on the A/C, climbed under the truck and tapped on the compressor hub/clutch assy as instructed.. the clutch is still not engaging after much tapping. I did notice that the clutch assembly seemed pretty wobbley inside the hub. I understand they have springs inside to aid in dissengagement, but I was surprised that the springing action was as light as it is.. does this sound normal?

Answered by ddwilson524
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Replied on August 15, 2007

Howdy.. I crawled back under the truck, and verified that the compressor rotated freely. I checked for side to side movement, and didn't find any, but... I did notice that the front plate seemed to move fwd a little as I jiggled it. I pulled it fwd as I wiggled it, and it came completely off in my hand.. Turns out that the retaining bolt has fallen out.. Do you suppose that if I put in a new bolt it will work?
Thank You
Darrel.

Answered by ddwilson524
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Replied on August 17, 2007

Howdy.. Stopped by the auto parts store, picked up a 6mm-1.0 x about 3/4" long. Installed the clutch plate. Installed the bolt. A/C is now working flawlessly... Wish I would have used a mirror and noticed the bolt missing a couple of months ago.. LOL.. I'm just happy to have it working, and even more happy that the cost was under 2 dollars.. Thank you for all your wise counsel.. I am now cool.

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