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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 09:33 AM
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so i cant get the bottom bolt out of the pump that holds it in the bracket to move the pump. is there a trick i dont know about or what? its a 79 if that makes any diff
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 10:12 AM
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it is threded on the front side of the bracket, if that makes any difference...
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 10:15 AM
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ya it is. i can back the bolt out almost 2 inches and then it just sits and spins
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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Unbolt that top brace that goes to the intake manifold, it may just be causing the bottom of the compressor to bind a bit on the bolt.
Then keep pulling on the bottom bolt.
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Old Aug 19, 2011 | 10:04 PM
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http://www.corvetteamerica.com/cf/di...c%20compressor

The lower bolt goes through a sleve and is only threaded on the end. The support bracket is threaded on one end.
Mine had to be punched out with a long drift because the sleve was rusted somewhat.

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