ASE A7 Heating Air Conditioning Practice Test

Compressor clutch air gap.

51. The clutch air gap in the illustration is above specifications. Technician A says this will result in a scraping noise when the clutch is engaged. Technician B says to use a feeler gauge to measure this gap. Who is correct?

  • A. Technician A
  • B. Technician B
  • C. Both A and B
  • D. Neither A or B
Compressor clutch air gap.

51.

Answer A is wrong. An excessive air gap causes the clutch to slip resulting in a scraping noise when the clutch is engaged.

Answer B is wrong. Use a feeler gauge to measure the AC clutch air gap.

Answer C is correct. Both technicians are correct.

Answer D is wrong. Both technicians are correct.