AC Clutch Failure 1960 300 convertible - rerouting belts?

[bearestir]

I have a 1969 300 convertible. The AC compressor clutch is making terrible noises and is about to either lockup or worse.

The dual belts drive the alternator and the AC. You can't bypass the AC because there is a bracket on the motor that would interfere with it.

Is there some pulley or similar part that replaces the AC on cars that were sold without AC? Or, is there a place that will rebuild the compressor without charging it with coolant.

Thanks.

 

[Davea Lux]

I have a 1969 300 convertible. The AC compressor clutch is making terrible noises and is about to either lockup or worse.

The dual belts drive the alternator and the AC. You can't bypass the AC because there is a bracket on the motor that would interfere with it.

Is there some pulley or similar part that replaces the AC on cars that were sold without AC? Or, is there a place that will rebuild the compressor without charging it with coolant.

Thanks.

The clutch on the RV2 compressor can be replaced without disturbing or rebuilding the compressor. The clutch is held in place with a bolt thru the center of the compressor crankshaft. The shaft is a tapered unit and the clutch will come off with a light rap with a block of wood. There is a bearing inside the clutch assembly that is held in place by a snap ring. The bearing can be replaced and unit can then be reinstalled. Try to find a US made bearing if you decide to go this route as the Chi-Com import bearings are a POS.

Dave

 

[bearestir]

The clutch on the RV2 compressor can be replaced without disturbing or rebuilding the compressor. The clutch is held in place with a bolt thru the center of the compressor crankshaft. The shaft is a tapered unit and the clutch will come off with a light rap with a block of wood. There is a bearing inside the clutch assembly that is held in place by a snap ring. The bearing can be replaced and unit can then be reinstalled. Try to find a US made bearing if you decide to go this route as the Chi-Com import bearings are a POS.

Dave

 

[bearestir]

Thank you!