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AC compressor won't turn by hand

KPT

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How easy should an AC compressor turn by hand?

Compressor is a new remanufactured unit. It is not installed, so no pressure and I can not get it to turn at all by hand. Even put a socket on the hub nut and it won't turn with a ratchet.
 






How easy should an AC compressor turn by hand?

Compressor is a new remanufactured unit. It is not installed, so no pressure and I can not get it to turn at all by hand. Even put a socket on the hub nut and it won't turn with a ratchet.

that sounds defective, but they are shipped without oil.
 






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