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May 11, 2021 | 01:50 PM

Tim81

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Need Some AC part location help

Hello I’m in need of a helping hand. I’m replacing the evaporator and accumulator in my 81. Like a dumb *** I didn’t take any pictures of where everything was located. This picture is of the bracket that attaches some how to the evaporator housing and holds the accumulator securely. Problem is I cannot remember how it was attached to the evaporator. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

May 11, 2021 | 03:34 PM

81BLACKVETTE

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The thinner end of the bracket is peeking though. This is the best picture I can get, not much room. Hope it helps

May 11, 2021 | 03:41 PM

interpon

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i hear ya.. a couple shots 79.. not sure if same.. let me know and i will dig and try a new pic// pics below from when i did mine
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May 11, 2021 | 04:14 PM

Tim81

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Thank You both the picture are very helpful

May 11, 2021 | 04:20 PM

Yadkin

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One of the problems that you might be having is that the generic evaporator could have a fitting that was not on your old one, and that conflicts with the factory bracket. I had to modify mine.

Also, taking out the "shark gill" on the passenger side gives you another way to access that area.