Newbie here

[et3surge]

I have recently reconnected my A/C compressor and it runs fine ...small leak. I have noticed that while it runs there is a significant reduction of power, especially when taking off. I also noticed that although it runs fine, there is a loud whine/hum now. Could it be bad bearings on the shaft of the compressor or do compressors going bad do this? If it siezes will it do more then burn up a belt?

I also have an old clutch that needs rebuilding. Could the lack of power be due to increased torque with compressor running and a bad clutch coming out of first gear?

Finally, what kind of gas mileage are most people seeing on a stock 1987 60? I think mine is getting worse but I also think this is a clutch issue.

If I need to break this up into separate threads...holler at me please.

 

[batman]

First of all welcome, are you by chance in the Coast Guard?

The Gas mileage question has been asked many times before, do a search you will get tons of info, I am not sure about the ac question.


like everyone else is going to say time and time again buy a Factory Service Manual
Again welcome to your new crack habbit....

 

[et3surge]

Was in the CG once, now I contract to them. Have we met?

Have the manuals, but some questions are better answered from the masses. I know what I need to do about the clutch. The AC??? Let's see.

 

[batman]

Was in the CG once, now I contract to them. Have we met?

Have the manuals, but some questions are better answered from the masses. I know what I need to do about the clutch. The AC??? Let's see.

Just Asking because of your name (et3) Were you an Electronics Tech? I am an ET1 on the CGC Legare, previous stations were Pt. Ledge 96-97, Petaluma (jan 98-july 98) ESD New Orleans (july 98-may 01) ESD Galveston (Apr 2002-july 2005) CGC Legare July 2005- now) I know Brian Delrizo IT1 at ESD Miami

 

[et3surge]

Oh very cool, I was an et3 once but the email addee stuck since 94 when I made 3rd in Petaluma. Me I did the Midgett, then Petaluma, short stint at Sta Golden Gate, NTTC Corry Station for EW A school, then Spencer and another short stint at ESD Boston when RELAD. I also spent some time at Naval Hospital in Newport RI for EMT program. Now I work for a defense contractor and I am the Site Manager for SCC Miami, support on a DHS prototype project. I also know Brian he's at Commsta Miami now. Good Guy Brian.
I work very closely with C2CEN in Portsmouth now.

Well KIT buddy, nice Avatar by the way! LOL

 

[batman]

Thats ccol. Maybe I will see you out there on the trail sometime!!!