I have a rebuilt AC compressor for our 66 442. The current compressor when looking form the front has a two pin electrical connector at the 10-11 o'clock position. The new one has the same pins mounted in the 1-2 o'clock position. So the replacment needs to have the pins mover from the 1-2 o'clock to the 10-11 o'clock. In order to change where the pins are located on the clock the flat plate behind the pulley/clutch has to be rotated 40-60 degrees counter-clockwise. Anyone ever run into this. How did the change go?
Hey Jim, Sorry I missed you at the show last weekend. Changing the location of the pins isn't so bad as long as you have the tools. You have to remove the clutch and pulley then the coil and just rotate it. I can post some pics if you want. I just happen to have mine apart on the bench right now.
I got my a/c clutch tools from JC whitney and they were not very expensive and seem to be of good quality.........but I got them about 15 years ago. It's a good tool to have in your toolbox. :bglasses:
I will take you up on the pics. Thanks. As for the show I wish the weather on Sat. had been like Sunday.
yes Jim Sunday sure was beautiful. The tools might be available at your local NAPA store, or if you feel like coming back to the beach, I'll do it for you. First use a feeler gauge to measure the clearance between the inner and outer clutch and record. Then take off the nut that holds the outer clutch. You'll need something to hold the clutch, I use a big pair of channel locks but there is a tool. Threads are right hand. Then use the clutch removal tool to pull the outer clutch (one on the left of pic). Remove the snap ring that holds the inner clutch and bearing. Remove the inner clutch and bearing with a gear puller. I put a nut partially back on the shaft to hold the puller in place. Remove the snap ring that holds the coil. It's down in there and not very easy to get to. Pull the coil out enough to disengage the locating pins and turn it to where you want it. Reassemble. I use a socket and hammer to drive the inner clutch and bearing back on. The outer clutch installation tool installs the outer clutch. Set the clearance between the inner and outer clutch.
Andy that is a specific tool intensive job. I knew it was going to be more than just a snap. Thanks for the pics. Why are you doing yours? Same issue?
All I'm doing to mine is restoring my original A/C system. I removed the clutch assy and replaced the bearing, sand blasted and painted the parts and now I just have to reassemble everything. I'm also replacing the condenser coil with the closest part to OEM as I can find. With the right tools and no unexpected problems it would be about a 15 in job to move the pins.
