Just replaced my ac compressor clutch...

[Joejeeper420]

And now it won't disengage even when off... The clutch just keeps spinning and spitting out cold air... Can I drive to work and home like this with the ac on low and troubleshoot the shims tomorrow? Or should I reinstall the shorter belt and bypass it in the meantime??

 

[dude1116]

And now it won't disengage even when off... The clutch just keeps spinning and spitting out cold air... Can I drive to work and home like this with the ac on low and troubleshoot the shims tomorrow? Or should I reinstall the shorter belt and bypass it in the meantime??

Couldn't you just pull the plug on it?

 

[cplchris]

Couldn't you just pull the plug on it?

if he does that and it works the issue would not be with the clutch it would be a control issue. if the clutch was installed incorrectly this won't work.

 

[dude1116]

if he does that and it works the issue would not be with the clutch it would be a control issue. if the clutch was installed incorrectly this won't work.

That's what I was thinking

 

[Joejeeper420]

It's definitely something to do with the shims and that fine clearance...

 

[Joejeeper420]

Just went outside and added more
Shims until it "slightly" grabbed... Tightened her up... Put the belt back on... Started the jeep and voila no movement in the center... Turned on AC... Boom starts spinning... Turned it off.... Click it stopped ... YAAAAAYYYYYYY!!!

 

[LibertyTC]

Glad it is now working and for future reference the KJ compressor clutch gap has to be set properly... 0.41-0.79mm.

 

[Joejeeper420]

Glad it is now working and for future reference the KJ compressor clutch gap has to be set properly... 0.41-0.79mm.

It was my fault for trying to do the job before I left for work... I was in a tiny bit of a rush lol.. Stepped outside at lunch... And corrected it