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chevydog66 · 07-31-2006, 10:12 PM

What is this bracket for?

centsless · 07-31-2006, 10:16 PM

I think it is an a/c bracket for the right side of the engine. Can't remember if it bolts to the intake or the exhaust. Pretty sure it bolts to the center 2 bolts of the exhaust manifold.

**kwmech** · 07-31-2006, 10:18 PM

Intake bracket for ac slider

Rod · 07-31-2006, 10:58 PM

70-72 SB rear intake bracket for AC ...usually the one taken off and lost.

Fastfun · 08-01-2006, 12:39 AM

Its bolted to the intake manifold on the passenger side for the A/C compressor. Theirs another bracket that bolts from that bracket to the A/C Compressor.

chevydog66 · 08-01-2006, 02:58 PM

I mounted up the A/C compressor last night, without that bracket. I have headers, and I purchased a bracket that mounts from the 2nd and 3rd header bolt, to the rear and bottom of the compressor. It seems to work ok.

78Bronco · 08-03-2006, 12:00 AM

I know you got the answer you were looking for but a picture is worth a thousand words.

chevydog66 · 08-03-2006, 03:01 PM

78Bronco, I see what they are talking about now. I am missing the horizontal bracket. Thanks!! I am curious as if the compressor will stay sturdy enough without it. I might just need the horizontal bracket.

red71cheyenne · 08-03-2006, 04:21 PM

It'll work fine without the bracket. I left mine off when I went to the TPI, cause there's no way to mount it, and haven't had any problems. Jeff.

LUV2XCLR8 · 08-03-2006, 04:42 PM

The upper BRACKET that 78Bronco posted is some what rare, they are not
easily found, but like others have said, it's NOT needed, just extra support.

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07-31-2006, 10:16 PM	#2
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: What is this bracket for? I think it is an a/c bracket for the right side of the engine. Can't remember if it bolts to the intake or the exhaust. Pretty sure it bolts to the center 2 bolts of the exhaust manifold. __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

07-31-2006, 10:18 PM	#3
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,630	Re: What is this bracket for? Intake bracket for ac slider

07-31-2006, 10:58 PM	#4
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	Re: What is this bracket for? 70-72 SB rear intake bracket for AC ...usually the one taken off and lost. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

08-01-2006, 12:39 AM	#5
Fastfun Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 615	Re: What is this bracket for? Its bolted to the intake manifold on the passenger side for the A/C compressor. Theirs another bracket that bolts from that bracket to the A/C Compressor.

08-01-2006, 02:58 PM	#6
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: What is this bracket for? I mounted up the A/C compressor last night, without that bracket. I have headers, and I purchased a bracket that mounts from the 2nd and 3rd header bolt, to the rear and bottom of the compressor. It seems to work ok. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

08-03-2006, 12:00 AM	#7
78Bronco New Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 15	Re: What is this bracket for? I know you got the answer you were looking for but a picture is worth a thousand words. Attached Images __________________ 71 Cheyenne, SWB, K10

08-03-2006, 03:01 PM	#8
chevydog66 GM ONLY BABY!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Fort Wayne, IN. Posts: 1,998	Re: What is this bracket for? 78Bronco, I see what they are talking about now. I am missing the horizontal bracket. Thanks!! I am curious as if the compressor will stay sturdy enough without it. I might just need the horizontal bracket. __________________ 2 wrongs don't make a right, but 3 lefts do. 66 Chevelle Malibu 406ci, 573hp, 10.99@121mph 96 Chevy Silverado Z71 72 GMC 1500 Super Custom LS 6.0/4L65 on airride http://www.cardomain.com/ride/707879...mc-c-k-pick-up

08-03-2006, 04:21 PM	#9
red71cheyenne Back in the sticks Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Fordland, MO Posts: 3,188	Re: What is this bracket for? It'll work fine without the bracket. I left mine off when I went to the TPI, cause there's no way to mount it, and haven't had any problems. Jeff. __________________ 1971 Cheyenne C-10 w/700R4 and Tuned Port Injection 1969 K5 Blazer w/Tuned Port 2010 2SS/RS Flaming Orange Camaro 2011 K1500 Suburban 2014 K1500 Pickup 2008 Nissan Altima? The wifes' hoopty

08-03-2006, 04:42 PM	#10
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: What is this bracket for? The upper BRACKET that 78Bronco posted is some what rare, they are not easily found, but like others have said, it's NOT needed, just extra support. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

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