Ac Bracket question
 

Hey guys, I am putting my ac system back on after a head swap. When I removed the ac compressor brackets, there were 2 home made looking round spacers. They were sandwiched between the intake and ac compressor brackets. Are those spacers original or should the bracket sit flat on the intake?

I circled the bolts I’m talking about.
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Re: Ac Bracket question
 

This is only picture I have, but this is the factory AC on my 70. Looks like maybe yours was pieced together from some other stuff, but hard to say.

Re: Ac Bracket question
 

There were usually studs for bracket stacking and the head of the stud was the spacer

Re: Ac Bracket question
 

Is your truck a '69? I don't recall a thread that discusses the different A/C brackets used over the years. Yours appear to be the same early version used on my early '69. I believe the brackets were changed during the '69 model year or 1970.

The pictures below are of the originals on my '69. They MAY answer your question.

Re: Ac Bracket question
 

Thank you for the pictures and clarification. The bracket setup that you have is identical to what I have. I did put the spacers back as I found them. I see you have what looks like an original water pump. The bracket that bridges between the water pump and driver side head would not clear the replacement water pump so I had to grind some of it off for that bracket to fit.