I am in desperate need for an a/c clutch for my 95 5.0, the Texas heat and a black mustang are a sweaty combination... Is there a list of a/c clutches that will work for a 95 5.0 (ex. 5.0 t-bird/cougar/Fox) and, will one work out of a 3.8 v6? Thanks ya'll
Try using AutoZone or Advance Discount Auto Parts websites for part numbers. Then look up the cars you can find in the junkyard and see if they are the same as the 94-95 5.0.
The A/C clutch is about $100 new or you can buy a compressor from the junkyard with a working clutch for about $50. The puller is about $16 if you have to buy one, Autozone will rent you one for free.
The clutch hub is usually what fails, the rubber shock damper shears off from the steel hub and plate. The pulley turns, but the hub doesn't when you power up the A/C The hub comes off without much problem if you have the puller. You don’t have to do anything with the refrigerant (R12 or R134a), you can replace the clutch without draining and refilling the system.
A few simple electrical tests are advised before popping out the wallet to buy a clutch assembly. With the engine running, use a test light connected to the 2 wires on the A/C clutch harness to make sure you have voltage when you turn the A/C on. If the system is low on refrigerant, the clutch will not engage (safety feature, keeps you from burning up the compressor due to no oil). There is an aluminum canister on the firewall with a large hose leading to the A/C compressor. There is a pressure switch on it with a 2 wire connector: pull the connector off and jumper the wires. The compressor circuit will power up, and the test light will light if the electrical circuit is good. This test is also a good way to check the compressor & clutch if the system is low on refrigerant. You can jumper the wires and the compressor will turn if the clutch is good.
I'm ruling out electrical failure, and the clutch is definately shot, because it looks like 2 pins on the front of the assy are sheared off, and one of the plates spins freely. Thanks for your help
Hmmm...
Remember, Fox was R12 where SN95 was R134A, so only 94 and 95 would be applicable to Mustang 5.0 years for the same compressor/clutch. I'm not up enough on other vehicles to post good information.