DSC_0112.JPG 404 hits | 108.64 KB | Posted: 1/2/14 FS 6 A/C compressor removed from a 1985 Ford Bronco. This compressor was removed during an engine swap because it was seized. The clutch, pulley, and coil have already been removed. (Posted in: fs6 compressor)
DSC_0114.JPG 165 hits | 112.06 KB | Posted: 1/2/14 6 bolts are removed and the front cover is pried off. (Posted in: fs6 compressor)
DSC_0116.JPG 135 hits | 106.03 KB | Posted: 1/2/14 Valve plate removed. here you can see where the FS 6 name comes from. There are 3 double acting pistons moving within 6 bores. (Posted in: fs6 compressor)
DSC_0118.JPG 140 hits | 105.39 KB | Posted: 1/2/14 Splitting the case halves. This split is why the bolt on manifold adapters are required for the hose connections. (Posted in: fs6 compressor)
DSC_0122.JPG 105 hits | 118.66 KB | Posted: 1/2/14 closeup of the piston and swash plate assembly with one piston removed. You can see the pads that ride on the swash plate. (Posted in: fs6 compressor)
DSC_0125.JPG 147 hits | 118.66 KB | Posted: 1/2/14 This piston is the cause of failure for this compressor. Part of the pocked that the ball and pad rides in broke off, allowing it to come loose and jam in the assembly. (Posted in: fs6 compressor)
DSC_0126.JPG 125 hits | 99.63 KB | Posted: 1/2/14 Another view of the damage. Note the divot where the pad jammed into the piston after coming loose. (Posted in: fs6 compressor)
DSC_0129.JPG 163 hits | 119.12 KB | Posted: 1/2/14 Rear cover and rear case half with valve plate removed. (Posted in: fs6 compressor)
DSC_0131.JPG 492 hits | 110.47 KB | Posted: 1/2/14 Ford FS 10 Ac compressor removed from a 1994 ford bronco. This compressor seized without warning in stop and go traffic. The engine continued to drive the clutch after it seized, ruining it and overheating to the point that the rubber isolators caugh... (Posted in: FS10 Compressor )