In article <BAY101-DAV17362215E43F4D274C7202D2070@phx.gbl>,
fasstdak@hotmail.com ("Bernd D. Ratsch") writes:
>
>
> Correct...oil has nothing to do with the clutch. However, the adjustment
> would have to be seriously out of spec for the clutch not to actuate.
>
> I'd be looking at a new clutch to be safe (this is the original correct?)
>
> - Bernd
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of
> andy.cole@lmco.com
> Sent: Friday, June 03, 2005 6:39 AM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Re: air conditioner clutch intermittent
>
>
> In article <002401c567e9$3b252c60$53c20d44@SERVER>, mikesykes@cox.net ("Mike
> Sykes") writes:
> >
> >
> > >>A/C works great when the clutch
> > engages. Any ideas?<<<
> >
> > when was the last time is was oiled and or recharged? that could be
> > the issue?
> >
> > -miggity
> > Newport News VA
> > 2000 FR R/T CC
> >
> > 14.88 @ 92.50
> >
> > "...you have no chance to survive make your time..... hahaha."
> >
> >
>
> If there is 12 volts at the coil, the clutch should make irreguardless of
> the condition of the rest of the system, which by the way is in good order.
> I am energizing the clutch by disconnecting the connector and jumpering
> straight off the battery and seeing the same indications. I believe that the
> gap may be too large between the flex plate armature and the face of the
> rotor assembly. Will try to adjust today, hope there are shims back there!
The flex plate sits inside the rotor which has about a 1/4 inch lip, making
using a feeler gauge very difficult but as near as I can tell the gap was over
twice the thickness of my 0.02" gauge putting it well out of spec. I removed
the 0.02 shim from below the flex plate and now it works as well as it ever
has. However, I did notice that only about 120 degrees of the plate is being
pulled down against the rotor (only 1/3 of the plate is flexing) so it appears
as though the flex plate is defective and pulling the shim will only be a
temporary fix. Need to go look at my brothers durango for a comparison but I
think I'll be off to the junk yard for a new flex plate.
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