[V8] need v8 ac compressor- dead or alive

[Scott DeWitt]

The compressor clutch when not engaged simply idles via a large bearing that supports the clutch pulley. When the compressor clutch is operated, the compressor shaft is mechanically linked to the pulley. Yes the compressor gets lubricated by oil that flows through the input/output lines.


---- Ed Kellock <ekellock at gmail.com> wrote: 
> Wouldn't this simply be running the clutch around and around without ever
> engaging the compressor internals?  Seems you could just leave it as is and
> disconnect anything that would make the clutch engage.  Or do I just not
> understand the manner in which the clutch functions?  I'd think it would
> mechanically default to disengaged.
> 
> Ed
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> 
> Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the compressor needs  
> the oil in the lines to lubricate itself.  If it doesn't, let's hear  
> it, so I can stop pondering the mock up of the pulley that I've been  
> planning on putting in when my compressor dies.....Tom
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