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- Jun 13, 2025
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- City
- Denver, CO
- State - Country
- CO - USA
- Vehicle Year
- 1992
- Vehicle
- Ford Ranger
- Drive
- 4WD
- Engine
- 2.9 V6
- Transmission
- Manual
Hi All,
It was 103°F locally yesterday and unfortunately my A/C compressor is shot. I have confirmed 12V power to the unit and am reading OL at the compressor itself... also no clutch engagement when jumped from the battery - RIP.
The truck still has an R12 system, and an R134A conversion isn't a priority over the other work I have planned for the truck. It's going to have to wait till next summer.
That being said, I am thinking about removing the R12 components to free up some room, as next summer I would prefer to install a whole new setup. The system is still charged, so I will need to have it evacuated by a shop, anybody know where I could get this done for free?
My other question is regarding the A/C compressor drive belt. Ideally, I would remove the compressor entirely and delete the associated drive belt as well, but I am curious if this drive belt is needed to provide adequate power/support to the water pump? All three drive belts (PS, A/C, alternator) on the engine run through the crankshaft and water pump, and then branch off to their respective systems. If I was to remove this drive belt, would it have a negative effect on my water pump/other belts (additional strain)?
It was 103°F locally yesterday and unfortunately my A/C compressor is shot. I have confirmed 12V power to the unit and am reading OL at the compressor itself... also no clutch engagement when jumped from the battery - RIP.
The truck still has an R12 system, and an R134A conversion isn't a priority over the other work I have planned for the truck. It's going to have to wait till next summer.
That being said, I am thinking about removing the R12 components to free up some room, as next summer I would prefer to install a whole new setup. The system is still charged, so I will need to have it evacuated by a shop, anybody know where I could get this done for free?
My other question is regarding the A/C compressor drive belt. Ideally, I would remove the compressor entirely and delete the associated drive belt as well, but I am curious if this drive belt is needed to provide adequate power/support to the water pump? All three drive belts (PS, A/C, alternator) on the engine run through the crankshaft and water pump, and then branch off to their respective systems. If I was to remove this drive belt, would it have a negative effect on my water pump/other belts (additional strain)?
