A/C NOISE 'MOAN' DIAGNOSIS NEW PULLEY INFO.

SUBJECT: A/C NOISE "MOAN" (DIAGNOSE/REPLACE COMPRESSOR PULLEY)

VEHICLES AFFECTED: 1988-92 "C/K" TRUCKS

Some 1988 thru 1992 C/K trucks with air conditioning may make a noise, often described as a "moan". Although, the compressor must be engaged to hear the noise, it is not usually a compressor noise, but a resonance created by the entire mounting, drive belt, and accessory system. This makes checking each area of the total system a necessity when addressing an A/C noise condition. The following is a suggested list of items to check in the most logical order assuming that the A/C functions normally; i.e. cooling is as specified, no air flow restrictions through condenser or radiator, compressor cycling and system pressures are normal. If there is any reason to believe a malfunction exists a system performance check should be done before noise diagnosis begins.

SERVICE PROCEDURE:

Verify that noise occurs only when A/C compressor is engaged.

Check hoses and lines for hard contact that may transmit noise to the cab.

Check belt and pulley condition, cleanliness, tension, and alignment.

Make sure all brackets are present and all bracket, generator, power steering, air pump, and compressor mounting bolts are properly torqued. Torque specifications for these components can be found in the appropriate Service Manual for the year and model vehicle being serviced. If the vehicle is a 1988 model with other than a 7.4L L19 engine see Product Service Bulletin 88-1-103 concerning the addition of two pencil braces. If the vehicle is a 1988 thru 1991 with a 7.4L engine see Product Service Bulletin 91-1-150 covering the addition of a brace kit and an inertia ring if necessary.

If everything to this point checks good, and the vehicle is a 1988 to 1991, Nitrille hoses may be added to reduce noise transmission. Nitrille hoses are covered in Product Service Bulletin 91-1-108.

If the above procedures have not sufficiently reduced the noise, an inertia ring compressor pulley P/N 6553148 may be installed.

PARTS INFORMATION:

Inertia Ring Pulley (1 required)

P/N 6553148 - 1988-1992 All

For vehicles repaired under warranty use:

Labour Operation: D-4260 Labour Time: 0.5 Hours.

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