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Aug 27, 2017 | 04:52 PM

AllC34Me

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St. Jude Donor '10

Engine Break In Question

I have a question about engine break-in with my serpentine system installed. My vintage air system says I souldn't run my Sanden (sp) a/c compressor without the A/C charged. So my question is, can I use a Sanden compressor that spins but is not in operational condition in the break-in of the engine until I am ready with my good Sanden and system for a charge? If yes, anybody know where I can buy a break-in donor? Appreciate any help you can provide.
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Aug 27, 2017 | 05:32 PM

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The Compressor has a Clutch on it. There should be a wire going to the Clutch. Disconnect the wire and the Clutch can not engage. So the Belt and Pulley will be turning but not the Compressor.

Aug 27, 2017 | 06:19 PM

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For that matter, if you're worried about it that much, you can just remove the a/c belt.

Aug 27, 2017 | 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Gale Banks 80'

The Compressor has a Clutch on it. There should be a wire going to the Clutch. Disconnect the wire and the Clutch can not engage. So the Belt and Pulley will be turning but not the Compressor.

Aug 27, 2017 | 06:27 PM

AllC34Me

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For that matter, if you're worried about it that much, you can just remove the a/c belt.

Need the serpentine to run the water pump. Only one belt. Cannot disconnect.

Aug 27, 2017 | 06:52 PM

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Another option is an A/C delete pulley.

Aug 27, 2017 | 06:59 PM

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No power to the a/c compressor clutch, the compressor is not going to turn. Unless the clutch is fubar.. But that's a different deal anyway. Throw the belt on and light it off.