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Posted By: eyeteeth on 03/23/10 12:37pm

Diagrams or advice... on yet another topic...

Elsewhere I mentioned the A/C compressor Clutch caused me problems. After doing some research, there is apparently a bearing in there that is replaceable. So... I'm trying to remove the clutch to see what needs to be done to fix it.

Problem... apart from losening the belts and removing the bolt... I'm not sure what else I need to do to remove the clutch. I can't find any help online. Anyone have a diagram or destruction... I mean removal directions?

Posted By: Leeann on 03/23/10 02:32pm

eye- everything I have on Perfect Circle - installation and troubleshooting:

http://www.mediafire.com/file/hulymyjdzrz/Perfect%20Circle.zip

The only speedo cable p/n I can come up with is 3593 068, but it's 106" long. Oh, wait: 96" long is 1930 320.

These people might be able to help you - all you need is the measurements and your old ends: http://www.lokar.com/product-descriptions/speedometer-cables.htm

As for the AC compressor, I think you need a clutch puller, but gimme a minute...

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Posted By: eyeteeth on 03/23/10 02:37pm

I think you're right on the clutch puller. I had to really get in there to see it, but there just might be some threading there that I missed. I'm going to run to the store here in a bit to see what I can coble together. If you can come up with something else, lemme know.

Thanks a ton for the links.

Posted By: Leeann on 03/23/10 02:38pm

Okey-dokey....

1. Loosen and remove the belts. Disconnect clutch field lead wire at the connector.

2. Remove the special locking bolt and the washer from the compressor crankshaft at the front center of the clutch.

3. Insert a 5/8" -11 x 2½" cap screw into the threaded portion of the hub assembly.

4. Support clutch with one hand, then tighten cap screw until clutch is removed.

5. Remove the 3 hexagon head screws attaching the clutch field assembly to the compressor and lift off the assembly.

Gimme a few mins and I'll scan the pages for you - they have nice pics.

Posted By: Leeann on 03/23/10 02:56pm

Posted By: eyeteeth on 03/23/10 05:05pm

Awesome... that was what I needed. Thank-you sooo much. Got the pulley assembly off, and the pieces of the bearing fell out the back. Which is kinda awesome 'cause bearings are cheap compared to the whole clutch.

Posted By: eyeteeth on 03/23/10 05:13pm

Leeann, you are amazing. I'm not sure my cruise is from perfect circle or not... hard to tell. but one interesting bit I did gleam, is that it claimed to use the 'existing' speedometer cable, which means I could theoretically purchase 'regular' cable, and not keep hunting for one specifically for cruise control. That may have made my search easier.

Posted By: Leeann on 03/23/10 05:17pm

You are quite welcome [emoticon]

My impression of the Perfect Circle system is that they connected the stock cable to the CC box, then a short cable from the box to the speedo.

Posted By: Kendas on 03/23/10 06:28pm

Yep Leann... That's exactly how they did it.

Ken

* This post was edited 03/24/10 12:48pm by Kendas *

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Posted By: eyeteeth on 03/24/10 10:30am

Anyone have a lead on re-manufactured... or good quality used A/C Clutch? After getting mine apart, there's some 'odd' wear. But the biggie... looking for a bearing for it... every source that lists a 'bearing' happens to have DIFFERENT dimensions! I have no clue which one I'm supposed to get. and they range in price from $8 to $80... Re-man complete A/C clutches seem to start around $120... so I'm thinking that may be a better option.

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