Bill. when you go to install the new coil,wipe that area down real good to get all the old clutch residue. I found that electrcal contact cleaner will due the job and leave no oily mess in there.

You can use the old coil to gently tap the new one in if it doesn't slide in easy. There is not much room because of fan blade.

Also follow the break in instructions if you are installing a new clutch, it's purpose is so it does not glaze over(think brake pads)

I'm not a proffessional tech,I just learn from other peoples mistakes and DIY experience. More people on this board have a hell of alot more experience than me. So you pros feel free to chime in. All ears, Boudreaux

 

Well, it is in. I have A/C again! The old clutch coil was bubbled around the epoxy sealant, but I can't tell if it is from going bad, or was like that when new. The harness wires for our stock connector was partly melted, and my multi-meter showed a direct short in the wires to the coil. The new coil went on hard, and there isn't much room at all to get things back on the compressor!! Getting the pulley back on was the biggest challenge, as I couldn't get a socket over the brearing race and have any room to tap the pulley back on. I eventually used a brass hammer to tap on the inner race, until I had enough room for the socket.

My pulley face was badly scored and had a couple of blue spots from heat/drag. I am glad the kit had a new clutch! I carefully ground the pulley face flat before putting everything back together. There were NO shims under the old clutch assembly, but the new one took two shims to work correctly.

Overall, I am very satisfied with the results, but have NO IDEA where anyone could do this in an hour. I spent a good 4 hours just on this repair, working dilligently and carefully. I also re-installed my Pacbrake since I had the fender liner and passenger wheel off.

 

Zulusafari, good write up.Read my post above, I installed a new comp,and did the clutch & coil on old comp out of truck on my bench, keeping the old comp as a spare. Sounds like you fought a good fight and won, Congrats. Unfortunately It's not over, I have a thread around here"new comp install results". Time for you to start shopping for a vacuum pump & set of gauges, can get a decent reman comp for around $200 w/new coil.

Hope your 06 had a manufacture date 06.5 or better, There were a couple upgrades....Umm changes,would be a better word.

Read Spoolers thread, it starts all the way back in 06.I'm convinced my Ac
and his Ac are related, and came from the spawn of hell.

You think the bubbled coil and crud on your pulley was because you were low on 134a thus the comp cycling too much, creating too much heat?

I'm in the process of shopping for a pusher fan, looks like the Be cool #75059 is the only one that will shoe horn in frt of my condenser.

Thanks for the write up.... Boudreaux

 

You just need to remove the mounting bolts on the comp, so it would have tilted down, much easyer that way.

 

That's the info that makes this forum Great!

Thanks Mr Jerry! BTW, Zulu owes you a good spanking for not posting that up earlier, I would not have thought of tilting the comp down either.

Some of us are still at the driving range, others are on the ninth hole sipping on Margaritas(I'm still at the driving range)

Boudreaux

 

I was worried that I might kink a line or cause a leak, which is why I didn't want to replace the comp in the first place - besides expense when it was still good. I kinked the aluminum lines on a good '65 Chrysler system replacing an intake manifold gasket, and it has me gun-shy, I guess.

 

Hey guys. On my 2007 Ram 3500 the clutch plate is missing off of the ac compressor! It's a rough summer with no ac!!! I have been trying to find the ebay seller you said you used to buy your kit and I can't find moon101. I did find a seller called allforauto that sells the kits and offers email instructions but I didn't know if this is the same guy. Thanks for your help.

 

Goat, Yes...that is a Good vendor too,however if it threw the clutch, look for a comp kit.Your on the right track,There is another vendor that will sell you, comp, liquid line, accumulator,paq oil, for $275 out of FL. They supply a lot of kits to retailers.

If yours threw a clutch,bearing might be screwed. Miserable job to do while comp is on truck.

Do the kit, I know, more Dinero but more better.

If old comp has any life left, do the clutch kit and keep as a spare.

Hope this helped.

Boudreaux

 

Thanks Boudreaux, that helped a lot. I was wondering why it worked intermittently for a while then just gave out all together. It would work but not until the engine would get to operating temperature. That lead us to believe it was a pressure switch but after getting under the truck (after it gave out completely) and getting a better look, realized the clutch plate was missing. How bad is replacing the whole compressor for someone who hasn't done it before?

 

H.F. Gauges &Vacuum pump $140, not great or proffesional but works for you & I.Read about it and it will work. Google is your friend. Buy the the tools fix your AC. Do not let your MIL Know how smart you are and live happily ever after. AC techs are also your best freinds.

Boudreaux


PS; DO NOTSpend $ ON A Thermistor switch it is the last gizmo to go out

 

What is the clearance on the clutch suppose to be? I got the same kit and am waiting for MOON to send me the instructions.

 

I just bought a new compressor w/clutch, orifice tube, accumulator and,new o-rings. for $241. and change.
Part Number Part Type Price EA Core EA Quantity Total
2003 DODGE RAM 3500 PICKUP 5.9L L6 DIESEL Turbocharged
FOUR SEASONS 68589 A/C Compressor $ 186.79 $ 0.00 1 $ 186.79
FOUR SEASONS 83107 A/C Receiver Drier / Accumulator $ 24.79 $ 0.00 1 $ 24.79
FOUR SEASONS 56822 A/C Orifice Tube $ 20.89 $ 0.00 1 $ 20.89
GPD 1321241 A/C System O-Ring & Gasket Kit $ 4.57 $ 0.00 1 $ 4.57
Discount $ -11.85
Shipping First Class Mail, Ground $ 16.44
Order Total $ 241.63
Visa -$ 241.63
Balance Due $ 0.00