anybody runnign headers and AC? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*1FaastC10* · 04-19-2003, 01:54 AM

i was putting the headers on my '86 today, and started to remount the AC compressor. the #1 header tube is in the way of where the bracket is supposed to bolt. does anyone know which bracket it takes to remount the stock AC compressor? that was one of the big selling points on the truck for me, and i'd like to have it functional again. any help is greatly appreciated. BTW, i'm running FlowTech 11150 headers.

LOHRTBT · 04-19-2003, 02:41 AM

yep...have to cut your bracket.

*1FaastC10* · 04-19-2003, 02:41 AM

nevermind, Ryan made an interesting suggestion, so i modified the stock bracket, and its going to work great when in bolt it on in the morning. boy i bet my neighbors love me... i got out the sawzall and the bench grinder at 1am... good thing he's a car guy, he'll understand. i hope.

gldevall · 04-19-2003, 10:21 PM

Hey Jeremey, let me know what you did, b/c I'm in the smae boat. Thanks, Gary.

Prerunner1982 · 04-20-2003, 02:19 AM

gary, just notch the A/C bracket around the header, it sounds complicated, but look at it and it works out. just be careful with the sawzall... especially if you have someone helping you, you might have a sawzall flying at a high rate of speed towards your head... ISNT THAT RIGHT.........DAVE?

*1FaastC10* · 04-20-2003, 03:24 AM

i chocked mine up in the vise, and cut the ear off that mounts to the 2nd header bolt. i bolted it up this morning, and it works fine. you barely notice its gone unless you're looking for something "not quite right". very easy to do.

gldevall · 04-20-2003, 09:24 AM

OK, sounds easy enough.

Mike76251 · 04-20-2003, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by gldevall
Hey Jeremey, let me know what you did, b/c I'm in the smae boat. Thanks, Gary.

Hey Gary,
This is what the bracket will end up like.
Mike

LOHRTBT · 04-20-2003, 10:30 AM

LMAO@ Jon!! haha

ocbaud · 04-20-2003, 10:46 AM

yeap, very easy to do, its just a bish if for some reason you need to tighten that number one header bolt

*1FaastC10* · 04-20-2003, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ocbaud
yeap, very easy to do, its just a bish if for some reason you need to tighten that number one header bolt

it is? run a long bolt and a spacer like you're supposed to, and its just like factory, nothing hard about it. my bolt and spacer came with the headers for my TA, just got lucky and found them both yesterday.

04-19-2003, 02:41 AM	#2
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	yep...have to cut your bracket. __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

04-19-2003, 10:21 PM	#4
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	Hey Jeremey, let me know what you did, b/c I'm in the smae boat. Thanks, Gary. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

04-20-2003, 02:19 AM	#5
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,904	gary, just notch the A/C bracket around the header, it sounds complicated, but look at it and it works out. just be careful with the sawzall... especially if you have someone helping you, you might have a sawzall flying at a high rate of speed towards your head... ISNT THAT RIGHT.........DAVE? __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

04-20-2003, 09:24 AM	#7
gldevall Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Walker, LA Posts: 2,925	OK, sounds easy enough. __________________ Gary -1986 SWB: lowered 4/6, SOLD!!! -Best 1/4 mile: 14.51 @ 91.01 MPH -2001 Pewter Tahoe, billet grill, Corsa Sport Cat-back, K&N FIPK SOLD!!! -2004 Z-71 Extended cab with a flowmaster, BDS 6.5", 3" BL, 35x12.5x18 Trail Grapplers on Pro-Comp 18x9 wheels

04-20-2003, 10:30 AM	#9
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	LMAO@ Jon!! haha __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

04-19-2003, 01:54 AM	#1
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	anybody runnign headers and AC? i was putting the headers on my '86 today, and started to remount the AC compressor. the #1 header tube is in the way of where the bracket is supposed to bolt. does anyone know which bracket it takes to remount the stock AC compressor? that was one of the big selling points on the truck for me, and i'd like to have it functional again. any help is greatly appreciated. BTW, i'm running FlowTech 11150 headers.

04-20-2003, 03:24 AM	#6
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	i chocked mine up in the vise, and cut the ear off that mounts to the 2nd header bolt. i bolted it up this morning, and it works fine. you barely notice its gone unless you're looking for something "not quite right". very easy to do.

04-20-2003, 10:46 AM	#10
ocbaud Garage Queen Material Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 4,129	yeap, very easy to do, its just a bish if for some reason you need to tighten that number one header bolt

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