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Re: [GMCnet] air conditioning [message #81462 is a reply to message #80895] Thu, 22 April 2010 12:15 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
emerystora is currently offline  emerystora   United States
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On Apr 18, 2010, at 8:53 AM, Craig Lechowicz wrote:

>
>
> I don't have part numbers, but wanted to mention that it's not a
> particularly easy part to change. Need a special puller for the
> clutch hub, and either a special puller or a good correct sized gear
> puller for the clutch pulley and magnet assembly itself. Having
> said that. It's a pretty rare failure, as it's just a big
> electromagnetic that pulls the hub in. It's much more likely that
> there is an electrical problem (fuse, switch, low pressure switch,
> or wiring) or a low charge that keeps it from working. It's worth
> either checking for power at the clutch connector, or better yet,
> using a jumper lead to power it up and see what happens before you
> tear into it further.
> --
> Craig Lechowicz
> '77 Kingsley, Waterford, MI


If you should decide that it is the clutch you can borrow a tool for
removing it from Autozone under their free tool loan program. i am
told that this can be done without removing the compressor from the
motorhome. I have not done this myself, though.

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Santa Fe, NM


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