Once again - I KNOW the compressor is supposed to cycle on - it looked
like the pulley wasn't turning - looked like the belt was SLIDING over
the pulley for a few seconds at a time. Thanks.
Tate
>----------
>From: Miles Bosworth[SMTP:mbosworth@ioa.com]
>Reply To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Sent: Thursday, March 26, 1998 4:22 PM
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: DML: Re: '97 AC pulley
>
>Thats why they put the little "snowflake" symbol on the defroster setting,
>just like on the A/C positions.
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: STRICKLAND, Tate <tstricklan@shl.com>
>To: 'dakota-truck@buffnet.net' <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>Date: Thursday, March 26, 1998 9:01 AM
>Subject: DML: '97 AC pulley
>
>
>>I had my defroster on the other day and popped the hood - was surprised
>>to see that the ac compressor pulley wasn't turning - the belt was just
>>sliding around it. Every few seconds, the pulley would turn for a few
>>seconds, then stop again. I know there's a clutch of some type on the
>>compressor, but I wouldn't have expected the belt to have to slide over
>>the pulley. Is this normal? The truck is in having paint on the front
>>bumper painted now and I'll call the dealer if it's something to be
>>looked at. Pardon my ignorance - thanks for any replies.
>>
>>Tate
>>
>
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