Newly Installed AC Clutch getting hot (1 Viewer)

[MtMan]

Hey guys. I just installed a new AC clutch. Bought from Toyota dealer. The bearing was tight and once installed it was very tough to turn the pulley by hand. Once engine started the clutch became hot and smelled hot. Is this normal for a the new bearing to be that tight? Should it be getting hot?

 

[blkprj80]

Your pulley should free wheel if the clutch isn't engaged.

 

[MtMan]

Temp reading on the magnet with a IR thermometer reads 234º. Turned engine off.

 

[CJF]

once installed it was very tough to turn the pulley by hand

Definitely not normal.