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elks · 11-29-2012, 02:49 AM

So I am trying to finish up my install. 350 with intake etc.

For starters were trying to retain the factory ac. It took some fabricating due to using after market headers. Now I go tonight to put on belts and realize that both the alternator and AC compressor are hitting on the valve covers. As a result I cant get either belt on. I could probably go up a size on the alternator and still have enough adjustment but do not see how I will get the AC...

The valve covers are not really tall just tall enough to clear the roller rockers.

What can I do? Any thoughts?

11-29-2012, 02:49 AM	#1
elks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NW, Colorado Posts: 285	Valve Cover Problems So I am trying to finish up my install. 350 with intake etc. For starters were trying to retain the factory ac. It took some fabricating due to using after market headers. Now I go tonight to put on belts and realize that both the alternator and AC compressor are hitting on the valve covers. As a result I cant get either belt on. I could probably go up a size on the alternator and still have enough adjustment but do not see how I will get the AC... The valve covers are not really tall just tall enough to clear the roller rockers. What can I do? Any thoughts? __________________ Confidence is the feeling we have before we fully comprehend the situation

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