[Shotimes] A/C clutch nomenclature (I'm confused)

[Mark Nunnally]

Frank, the pulley has a bearing already installed, so they are basically the
same thing (just calling them by different names).  So you have the coil,
then you have the pulley (w/ bearing) and then the disc.

Autozone sells a nice kit for about $90 that has all 3, and is basically
from what I can tell OEM parts reboxed (same bearing stamping, etc).  Comes
with a nice selection of shims as well.  I've had good luck with those kits.

mark

----- Original Message -----
From: <fwhittle@mindspring.com>
To: <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2003 12:02 AM
Subject: [Shotimes] A/C clutch nomenclature (I'm confused)


> The more I investigate, the more confused I get about the A/C clutch.  On
Shonut, it references the following parts:  A/C clutch disc, A/C clutch
pulley, A/C clutch coil, as well as a rebuilt disc/pulley/coil.  On
CarParts.com, they show a "clutch assembly" as well as an "A/C bearing".
Can anyone shed some light on these various parts (like, is the "clutch
assembly" the same as "rebuilt disc/pulley/coil, what exactly is the "A/C
bearing)?  I've temporarily fixed my A/C by removing a shim from the clutch,
but I know it's only very temporary and I want to get whatever I need to fix
it right (it's VERY hot here in CA).  Also, is there anywhere else to get
what I need for the best price/quality?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Frank Whittle
> '95 ATX
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