Re: [Chrysler300] A/C question

[Robert Merritt <okbobwynmer@xxxxxxxxx>]

Sometimes the clutch bearing locks up and when that happens the compressor runs any time the engine is running. Check the clutch bearing by spinning it by hand before putting the belt on. If the clutch spins smooth and you don't connect the clutch wire, you can probably put the belts on and  start and check out the engine, but I wouldn't run or drive for extended time without oil in the compressor. If you are watching and the clutch bearing locks up and the compressor starts turning, shut the engine down immediately and you probably won't hurt the compressor.
Okie Bob
News4ge@xxxxxxx wrote:
HI, 

I'm trying to put my K's engine compartment together enough to get it 
running.  The plan was to leave off the a/c system for the time being, with just the 
compressor in place so that the alternator belts will fit.  I wasn't worried 
about the compressor not having any oil in it, because the clutch will prevent 
the compressor from turning.  Then the thought occured to me that maybe the 
clutch itself might need the oil.  Is that true?  Do I need to put the whole 
system on the car and seal it up, just to run the car?

Thanks,

George Clineman


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