Peterbilt 385

Discussion in 'Peterbilt Forum' started by Pocho86, Aug 5, 2015.

  1. Pocho86

    Pocho86 Bobtail Member

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    got an ac question. I changed the compressor, it now cycles on and off every 3 seconds and it wasn't doing this before.. ..

    The engine clutch fan doesn't come on due to air leak in the hub assy its self. Im not heavily familiar with heavy trucks but I know that the condenser needs air flow for the ac system to properly cool. I know the clutch fan normally comes on automatically by engine temp or manually by selecting the toggle switch on the dash. How exactly does this system work to provide air flow thru the condenser if the trucks just idling and the ac is on?

    Does the clutch fan normally kick on when you turn on the ac?

    My ac pressures are normal and are equalizing when I turn the ac off so theres no plug...

    Any help on this would be appreciated.
     
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  3. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Fan usually comes on when AC is on. I would double check your pressures and specs because I suspect the pressure on the high side might be too high due to fan not coming on and tripping the high pressure cut out.
     
  4. BigRik

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    I am currently having this problem, turns out my fanclutch is gone , but for some reason they are linked. I guess the ac needs the cooling . Are you sure you have a leak on the fan clutch ? My dadhboard said the fan would engage when in reality it wouldnt , running down the road ac would somewhat work, came to a stop start sweating and water temp would rise.
     
  5. Pocho86

    Pocho86 Bobtail Member

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    Yes the fan clutch light comes on with just a Key on with a full tank of air the clutch By right should suck in an engage but does not and doesn't engage while driving either
     
  6. BigRik

    BigRik Bobtail Member

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    I was told i had to change the fan clutch before it damages other components. I had some help on this one since my mechanic gets a good price on parts and hes not that expensive . He checked a small valve too that xontrols the air going to the fan clutch. You can check that first.
     
  7. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Yep the engine fan is used to cool the hot refrigerant in the condensor. There's a pressure switch in the system that should engage the fan.
     
    BigRik Thanks this.
  8. Pocho86

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    I see two pressure switches, one on the driver side of the radiator on the top on a line that goes into the condenser and another passenger engine compartment firewall
     
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