Sounds like the compressor is dying.  Loosen the belt and see if the pulley
has play.  Try to turn the center clutch by hand and see if you hear a
noise.  If you have play in the pulley or noise or both then it is new
compressor time.  I can help you out with that if you have a need.

Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com

On Tue, Feb 10, 2015 at 8:41 PM, thewestyman <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote:

> My ‘85 Westy is making a big noise when I switch the A/C on.  I took the
> cover off to see if I could do anything with it.  The only thing I noticed
> was that the rotating part is somewhat loose, thus can touch the casing.
> Sure, I would like to take it out and fix it if possible, but I can’t see a
> way of doing it.  I don’t think, I would like to cut the whole thing open.
>
> Is there anyone who would know what to do with this?
>
> Zoltan
>

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Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com