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Re: Can it get any worse
Posted to HVAC Forum on 11/21/2003

My best guess would be that the piston rod/bearings failed, which then would lock-up the cmprssr. Then while the fan belts were still trying to turn the pulley the coil fried due to excessive heat build-up.

As to why the rod/bearings failed...high head press... Login to read more.