Smoking A/C Compressor

[Cupins]

I noticed a burning smell while pulling out of the driveway, I opened the hood and smoke was coming from the middle of the A/C Compressor. Is the truck still driveable to get to a service location? Should I assume the A/C Compressor needs to be replaced, the system evacuated, and or the clutches need to be replaced. This situation is new to me, I have no idea.

[jesilvas]

Well, was the compressor engaged or not?

[Cupins]

Originally Posted by jesilvas

Well, was the compressor engaged or not?

The a/c was not on, the motor was turned off before I could see anything. The smoke was coming from the middle of the pulley.

[jesilvas]

Pulley might be shot then. Have you tried spinning it?

[85_305]

pulley might be shot or ac unit froze up. Look and see if the belt is just spinning and smoking on the pulley...