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gregbr · 06-08-2005, 12:01 PM

I need to buy a compressor for our 85 K10 with 350...compressor missing....I get 2 choices for the new one, electric plug at 9 or 12 o'clock position. Which one is correct for the 85 truck. Pictures of the a/c lines, drier, compressor plug & mounting would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Greg

Slonaker · 06-08-2005, 12:57 PM

My '86 has the plug at the 9 o'clock position, if that helps any.

FYI, everytbody I know has problems with the $100 rebuilt compressors. They last about one summer, sometimes two if you are lucky. I bought a NEW R4 locally for $220 or $240, I don't remember exactly. Depending on what you plan to do with the truck, it might be worth the investment.

You might also consider buying a Sanden and the appropriate brackets. A friend (who designed the Vintage Air system for our trucks), runs a Sanden on his V8 S10 and says it puts less of a load on the engine. I think Alan Grove sells a sanden bracket.

If you need any specific pics, please let me know. I know Kevin Shortell has some pics of his '86. I have seen him post them before.

Slonaker

gregbr · 06-08-2005, 04:53 PM

Thanks for the info. I could use pictures of how the compressor brackets mount, and a picture or 2 of the hoses/ drier. I need to find most of these items to install on ours. Greg

Slonaker · 06-08-2005, 05:19 PM

If you don't have what you need in the next day or two, PM me. I am at work, and will probably forget by the time I get home.

I have some photos of the A/C brackets that I took when I removed/cleaned/painted mine. I'll have to take new photos of the hoses and drier.

Slonaker

Slonaker · 06-09-2005, 12:07 AM

Some of these shouold be helpful...

http://slonaker.net/images/truck/gregbr/

I'll leave them up until you tell me you got them, but please save them to your hard drive so I can pull them down. (Right click image, "save picture as...").

These have been resized. I can provide larger copies if needed.

Slonaker

KShortell · 06-09-2005, 09:32 AM

Slonaker's photos are better than this one, but maybe it'll help some:

86-350.JPG

KShortell · 06-09-2005, 09:33 AM

P.S. I'm going to have to get around to taking a new photo under the hood. I've cleaned it up a bit already- new plug wires, coolant hoses, etc.

gregbr · 06-09-2005, 09:34 AM

Thanks Slonaker!! Those pics of the brackets are GREAT, they will help alot. Thanks also to Kshortell. Greg

Slonaker · 06-09-2005, 10:51 AM

I'm glad they helped. I thought they might. I took them so that I could remember how to put the brackets back on.

Slonaker

06-08-2005, 12:01 PM	#1
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	need help with a/c compressor & hoses. I need to buy a compressor for our 85 K10 with 350...compressor missing....I get 2 choices for the new one, electric plug at 9 or 12 o'clock position. Which one is correct for the 85 truck. Pictures of the a/c lines, drier, compressor plug & mounting would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Greg __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

06-08-2005, 12:57 PM	#2
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	My '86 has the plug at the 9 o'clock position, if that helps any. FYI, everytbody I know has problems with the $100 rebuilt compressors. They last about one summer, sometimes two if you are lucky. I bought a NEW R4 locally for $220 or $240, I don't remember exactly. Depending on what you plan to do with the truck, it might be worth the investment. You might also consider buying a Sanden and the appropriate brackets. A friend (who designed the Vintage Air system for our trucks), runs a Sanden on his V8 S10 and says it puts less of a load on the engine. I think Alan Grove sells a sanden bracket. If you need any specific pics, please let me know. I know Kevin Shortell has some pics of his '86. I have seen him post them before. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

06-08-2005, 04:53 PM	#3
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	Thanks for the info. I could use pictures of how the compressor brackets mount, and a picture or 2 of the hoses/ drier. I need to find most of these items to install on ours. Greg __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424

06-08-2005, 05:19 PM	#4
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	If you don't have what you need in the next day or two, PM me. I am at work, and will probably forget by the time I get home. I have some photos of the A/C brackets that I took when I removed/cleaned/painted mine. I'll have to take new photos of the hoses and drier. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

06-09-2005, 12:07 AM	#5
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Some of these shouold be helpful... http://slonaker.net/images/truck/gregbr/ I'll leave them up until you tell me you got them, but please save them to your hard drive so I can pull them down. (Right click image, "save picture as..."). These have been resized. I can provide larger copies if needed. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

06-09-2005, 09:32 AM	#6
KShortell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 734	Slonaker's photos are better than this one, but maybe it'll help some: 86-350.JPG __________________ Semper Paratus

06-09-2005, 09:33 AM	#7
KShortell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 734	P.S. I'm going to have to get around to taking a new photo under the hood. I've cleaned it up a bit already- new plug wires, coolant hoses, etc. __________________ Semper Paratus

06-09-2005, 09:34 AM	#8
gregbr Senoir Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rock Hill, SC USA Posts: 1,214	Thanks Slonaker!! Those pics of the brackets are GREAT, they will help alot. Thanks also to Kshortell. Greg __________________ 67 Chevy, Small back glass, Factory 4WD, Factory Shortbed, Factory V8, Lifted 4" 70 GMC Sierra Grande, Factory Shortbed, Factory 402/400 turbo, Super Custom Interior. Numbers matching with SPID & Build Sheet. 68K Original Miles. Restored 2010 70 GMC Restoration Pictures http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...00&ppuser=4424 Last edited by gregbr; 06-09-2005 at 09:37 AM.

06-09-2005, 10:51 AM	#9
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	I'm glad they helped. I thought they might. I took them so that I could remember how to put the brackets back on. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

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