air Conditioner clutch

1996 FORD RANGER
269,000 MILES • 4.0L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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NIGEL ALLISON
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The clutch plates are grinding, turning when system is off, noisy.
May 25, 2016 at 4:37 AM
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HMAC300
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Check to see if clearance on clutch plate is correct if not it will burn up. It should be .014-.033" measured in three places if not add shims. See picture.
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May 25, 2016 at 5:11 AM
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NIGEL ALLISON
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Okay, That was useful information. Thank you.
May 25, 2016 at 9:07 AM
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