Air conditioner compressor

1998 FORD TAURUS
56,600 MILES • 3.0L • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CHARLIE2014
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I would like to know if i can disconnect my frozen air conditioner compressor and have the clutch still turn?
Sep 11, 2016 at 6:38 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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That depends. Is it the pulley bearing that is frozen or the internal compressor. If it is the internal compressor, it should be fine as long as it's not turned on. If it is the pulley bearing, it wont be drive-able.
Sep 11, 2016 at 9:36 PM
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