AC compressor clutch cycles on and off
 

After fixing the blower motor & vent issues on the 87 V10 I recently bought, I tried the AC to see what would happen. It appears that the clutch on the compressor (I may not have the correct term) engages then stops right away and keeps doing this. I have heard that if it is low on Freon this could cause this. Can anyone verify this or offer other suggestions as to what the issue might be. Have no idea last time the AC was used in this truck.

Also is there any way to tell if the truck was converted to R134? If I need to add Freon it would be nice to know what kind to add.

Appreciate any help.

Thanks
Scott

Re: AC compressor clutch cycles on and off
 

You need gauges to see how much pressure is in the system, but most likely low on refrigerant. If it was converted it will have 134a adapter fittings screwed to the R12 fittings.

Been working on my '87, somebody removed most of the a/c stuff so I've been fixing everything you're fixing.

Re: AC compressor clutch cycles on and off
 

Thanks Sean, appreciate ur help.
Not really sure what I am looking for, but doesn't appear to have adapters on the fittings.

Re: AC compressor clutch cycles on and off
 

R12 are threaded, 134a are quick disconnects which have no threads.

Re: AC compressor clutch cycles on and off
 

that makes it easy, just what I need.

thanks