78 l48 ac
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78 l48 ac
Hi guys. I have an unknown intake that has 2 bolts in each corner. Which rules out an OEM compressor bracket. This car originally had ac, everything is there but compressor and hookup hoses. I've been advised to buy a Sanden compressor. I've had a lot of cars in my 60yrs,but first Vette. Where can I find a set-up that will work for me? And, if I buy a Sanden compressor, am I going to have a problem hooking up to the OEM hoses.
Summer is quickly approaching her in Fla, and I need to get this resolved quickly.
Thanks in advance, I'll post a pic when the car comes back from the shop.
Mike
Summer is quickly approaching her in Fla, and I need to get this resolved quickly.
Thanks in advance, I'll post a pic when the car comes back from the shop.
Mike
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this place should have everything you need, compressor , brackets, adapter plate for oem hoses, etc.
http://www.nostalgicairparts.com/
http://www.nostalgicairparts.com/
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Mike. How long has this system been open to atmosphere? The drier under the pass. side fender will also need to be replaced. I replaced my drier and orifice tube. You will also need to pull a vacuum on the system after you have it assembled and sealed up. The pics. are of my '77 if they can help. mike...
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Thanks, speedreed8. I think that link will work for me.
Thanks mds 3013. I don't have that bolt to connect to on my manifold.
Thanks calwldlife, yes thats the problem I have.
The link speedreed8 gave me has( I think ) what I need. I need to do a little more research on the hose hook up, though.
Thanks for all the info, Mike.
Thanks mds 3013. I don't have that bolt to connect to on my manifold.
Thanks calwldlife, yes thats the problem I have.
The link speedreed8 gave me has( I think ) what I need. I need to do a little more research on the hose hook up, though.
Thanks for all the info, Mike.
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Here are 2 pics that shows I can't use a back brace that bolts to the intake. I want to use a Sanden compressor. I think I have found the right bracket, But am unsure about hooking up to the OEM condenser and,
evaporator lines. Thanks for any help, Mike
evaporator lines. Thanks for any help, Mike
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Hi all. Does anyone have a pic of a Sanden compressor on a SBC? And if so, what mod # is it. I'm still looking for a bracket that does not bolt to the intake.The link that Speedreed gave me is down, at least I can't get on it.
Thanks again. I'm sure I'll be back,as I am a 60yr rookie.
Thanks again. I'm sure I'll be back,as I am a 60yr rookie.
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Does the factory bracket bolt to the intake?? I know the Air Pump does.
The stock AC bracket bolts to the head face and the water pump and the exhaust manifold stud.
I fabbed up a spacer to work with my headers....here is a pic...
The stock AC bracket bolts to the head face and the water pump and the exhaust manifold stud.
I fabbed up a spacer to work with my headers....here is a pic...
