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Topic: for my GF's sister
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 07-26-2006 11:23 AM
 
OK, it's a 97 Taurus, 3.0/auto. She said the A/C quit working, and the serpentine belt broke. If the compressor is locked up, will the pulley still spin anyway, and if not, how can I test the water pump??? I feel bad because I told her it was the alternator the first time, but I put a new one on, and it's still frying the belt. I only saw it for a few seconds, but it looked like the A/C pulley was spinning OK. Any suggestions, like I said, I kinda feel responsible to get it running, free labor/parts exchange. Thanks, any time and info is greatly appreciated.------------------
William
M&M# 4256
MCA# 64831 68 Coupe
289
C4
3:55's/Trac-Lok
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RonnieT
Gearhead Posts: 912
From: Port Allen, La. 70767
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 07-26-2006 07:20 PM
William,
Pull the belt off and reaxh down and spin the pulleys by hand, including the tensioner, and they should all spin free. If the water pump spins free and is not leaking out the weep hole then it should be fine. Yes the A/C pulley will spin even with the compressor locked up as long as the A/C is turned off. Also check your belt routing to ensure it is correct, it is very easy to get the belt on wrong.
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Ronnie
69 mach1 351W-4V engineless at the time!
70 Torino GT 351C-4v with a "shaker"
Mustangs and More Member #23
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 07-26-2006 10:45 PM
Thanks Ronnie, I'll let her know what I found out. You might have saved us both a lot of headache.------------------
William
M&M# 4256
MCA# 64831 68 Coupe
289
C4
3:55's/Trac-Lok
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MLariviere
Moderator Posts: 4235
From: Biddeford,Me.USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 07-27-2006 10:32 AM
The clutch would have to be engaged to burn the belt. If you go to defrost,the ac will be on,also on the blend position.
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 07-29-2006 02:08 AM
Thanks Mike, I think she got someone else to see what they can find, but I'll pass this along too, just in case they overlook the obvious like I did  .------------------
William
M&M# 4256
MCA# 64831 68 Coupe
289
C4
3:55's/Trac-Lok
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 07-31-2006 11:27 PM
Oooops... she blew the head gasket, so it's a done deal in her eyes. Thanks for the info Men, it's always appreciated.------------------
William
M&M# 4256
MCA# 64831 68 Coupe
289
C4
3:55's/Trac-Lok
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