the a/c fuse is blowing
could it be the compressor/magnetic clutch?
anything else i should be checking
all replies appreciated
thanks

 

Frozen compressor?

 

was thinking it could be this; had a burning smell and belt noise from under the hood prior

 

https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f2/c...-could-214151/

Search is great but this is a thread I started and the mag melted down!

First question was the A/C working and cold before the fuse blown and does the fuse keep blowing?

 

Probably a grounding issue or possibly corrosion on the supply side. get a multimeter and check out voltages at the fuse box. chilton's service manual will have proper voltages.

 

it appears to be a bad compressor
there was a horrific screeching from the belt attached to the compressor
lucky it is a separate belt
i cut the belt; now no more noises; truck runs great
it appears the compressor / magnetic clutch assembly come together
how much is fair price for parts and labor

i am assuming it is ok to leave it like this for now and it won't hurt anything (just no a/c)
thanks all replies appreciated