A/C clutch and recharging?

[black93sho]

I am recharging my A/C system on my 1993 SHO. I put 1 can of refrigerant in, and now the compressor comes on, but I think I need a new clutch because a circular plate on the end of the clutch is very loose. Does this sound right? And does the clutch need to engage for it to blow cold air? Because I dont think it does engage by how loose that plate is. Does it sound like I need a new clutch for it?

 

[Lupo]

I am recharging my A/C system on my 1993 SHO. I put 1 can of refrigerant in, and now the compressor comes on, but I think I need a new clutch because a circular plate on the end of the clutch is very loose. Does this sound right? And does the clutch need to engage for it to blow cold air? Because I dont think it does engage by how loose that plate is. Does it sound like I need a new clutch for it?

Turn on your A/C and see if the clutch is engaged and spinning.

 

[SHO_Diehard]

Check the Gap

Check the clutch gap too. IIRC it should be .021 or close. Two of my cars needed the gap reset at 100k to 115k.

 

[black93sho]

How do I adjust the gap, cause I can tell that it is either way off or the clutch is worn out?

 

[SHO_Diehard]

Go to SHOtimes. They have a procedure for setting the clutch gap.

If you have trouble getting the nut off the shaft, Autozone rents a tool to hold the clutch.

To work the clutch off the shaft, I like to use two very thin putty knives. They slide right into the gap, unlike screw drivers.