thx !

normally, you can apply power to engage magnet - then remove the bolt holding the clutch on. whats the best way when you have NO POWER to keep the clutch/AC shaft from spinning while you try to break loose the bolt? I don't want to damage the clutch grabbing/smashing it to the pully with vise grips/...

i only removed the clutch.
pulley/belt still as normal.
runs fine.

need to drive temporarily while waiting on a new clutch.

howdy am in the process of replacing clutch. mechanical failure is causing it to rub pully/make friction. so i removed it. pully & belt fine. compressor not locked up. pully still has the snap ring, so i'm wondering if the clutch is mandatory for operation of engine? can or will the pully come o...