A/C compressor clutch replacement instructions it keeps blowing the fuse

Tiny
TKP
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  • 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • 5.3L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 165,000 MILES
Symptoms: My truck's A/C works great for about 20 minutes after initial start up. It goes hot. I can place the truck in neutral while still rolling and shut off the engine and restart it to reset the A/C. It will blow cold for about 7 minutes and lose the cool again. I've tried re-calibrating the actuators. I've set the fan to highest setting and it will hold a colder blow while driving for about 25 minutes before losing the cool. I replaced the A/C High Pressure switch. The A/C blows great with cold air if it remains parked and idle while running. With all the cold air that comes out when it's working, and I mean cold, I don't suspect any low Freon issues because when it's working, it's working great. Could this be an actuator issue? A control panel issue on/behind the dash? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Friday, August 2nd, 2019 AT 7:49 PM

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Tiny
JIS001
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It sounds like the magnetic clutch clearance has worn out. At idle it will be okay until you drive and the engine compartment gets hot causing the clutch to disengage.

With a feeler gauge, measure the gap. Attaching image below. Here is the spec.

Measure the air gap between the pulley and the drive plate. Adjust the shims to achieve a 0.35-0.65 mm (0.014-0.026 in) air gap. Let us know what you measured.
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Friday, August 2nd, 2019 AT 10:30 PM

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