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kens71gmc · 04-12-2004, 04:55 PM

Hey, got a question. Does anybody have an underhood picture of their Vintage Air compressor. What I'm looking for is the position the compressor sits on its mount. Got a s.b., short pump, p.s. and alternator on left. I won't say anymore so as not to confuse the matter. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

busterwivell · 04-12-2004, 05:23 PM

I wish I knew how to do the pics thing. What specifically are you having trouble with? Maybe I can talk you through it.

kens71gmc · 04-12-2004, 07:51 PM

buster, what i'm having a problem with is the direction of the inlet and outlet holes. the manual tells me one thing but the paper with the diagram shows another. i called the factory and they said as long as you don't go past that 90 degree angle (which it says in the manual) with the compressor drain plug everything will be fine. i'm going out and take a picture of what i think it should be, let me know what you think. i really appreciate this. ken

FuelCellGuy · 04-12-2004, 08:46 PM

that compressor on my big block before it bit the dust. I had both of the hose outlets pointing up. My neighbor (street rod shop) puts the Vintage Air setups on everything he builds. Every one that I have seen him install has been pointing up. One of his customers has his installed like you do in the picture. They say that the oil will get out of the compressor easier if it is turned the way you have it. I don't know if he has had any trouble out of it or not. Hope this helps. Later, FCG

busterwivell · 04-13-2004, 10:03 AM

Don't mount it the way you see in the picture. Seems like I had a drawing showing the max angles you could mount it, but I remember you want the two fittings up, not down.

trinic · 04-13-2004, 10:31 AM

This is how my system is installed. Never had a problem with it.....
hope this helps.

kens71gmc · 04-13-2004, 11:46 AM

thanks buster, fuel, and trinic. the one reason i would like to lay it over is to get those hoses out of the way. as long as vintage air will warranty any problem that comes up with it mounted that way, i don't have a problem. the manual actually says that the outlets face toward the passenger side inner fender. also, that the oil plug does not go below the horizontal (below 90 degrees past top center). i've sent a picture to VA to show them exactly how this will be. i believe i can go to the next shorter belt to keep the oil hole higher. hey guys, again thanks for your replies, you've been a great help to this novice. ken

04-12-2004, 04:55 PM	#1
kens71gmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Miamisburg, Ohio Posts: 20	Vintage a/c install question Hey, got a question. Does anybody have an underhood picture of their Vintage Air compressor. What I'm looking for is the position the compressor sits on its mount. Got a s.b., short pump, p.s. and alternator on left. I won't say anymore so as not to confuse the matter. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. __________________ I have been working on 71 GMC 1/2 ton, lwb. frame off resto. 383 sb/350 turbo, dynomax ceramic headers, Flowmaster 50's, summit HEI, JET tuned Q-jet, BE COOL radiator, soon to be installled Vintage Air, tank in frame, painless wiring (love it but a couple minor problems), 2 1/2 in. drop front, 3 in. drop rear. THAT ENGINE IS NOW BORN AND HOWLING LOUDLY!

04-12-2004, 05:23 PM	#2
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	I wish I knew how to do the pics thing. What specifically are you having trouble with? Maybe I can talk you through it. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

04-12-2004, 07:51 PM	#3
kens71gmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Miamisburg, Ohio Posts: 20	buster, what i'm having a problem with is the direction of the inlet and outlet holes. the manual tells me one thing but the paper with the diagram shows another. i called the factory and they said as long as you don't go past that 90 degree angle (which it says in the manual) with the compressor drain plug everything will be fine. i'm going out and take a picture of what i think it should be, let me know what you think. i really appreciate this. ken __________________ I have been working on 71 GMC 1/2 ton, lwb. frame off resto. 383 sb/350 turbo, dynomax ceramic headers, Flowmaster 50's, summit HEI, JET tuned Q-jet, BE COOL radiator, soon to be installled Vintage Air, tank in frame, painless wiring (love it but a couple minor problems), 2 1/2 in. drop front, 3 in. drop rear. THAT ENGINE IS NOW BORN AND HOWLING LOUDLY!

04-12-2004, 08:46 PM	#4
FuelCellGuy FUEL CELL GURU Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mineola, Texas Posts: 993	I had... that compressor on my big block before it bit the dust. I had both of the hose outlets pointing up. My neighbor (street rod shop) puts the Vintage Air setups on everything he builds. Every one that I have seen him install has been pointing up. One of his customers has his installed like you do in the picture. They say that the oil will get out of the compressor easier if it is turned the way you have it. I don't know if he has had any trouble out of it or not. Hope this helps. Later, FCG

04-13-2004, 10:03 AM	#5
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	Don't mount it the way you see in the picture. Seems like I had a drawing showing the max angles you could mount it, but I remember you want the two fittings up, not down. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

04-13-2004, 10:31 AM	#6
trinic Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Wide awake Wylie (North Texas) Posts: 322	... This is how my system is installed. Never had a problem with it..... hope this helps.

04-13-2004, 11:46 AM	#7
kens71gmc Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Miamisburg, Ohio Posts: 20	thanks for the replies thanks buster, fuel, and trinic. the one reason i would like to lay it over is to get those hoses out of the way. as long as vintage air will warranty any problem that comes up with it mounted that way, i don't have a problem. the manual actually says that the outlets face toward the passenger side inner fender. also, that the oil plug does not go below the horizontal (below 90 degrees past top center). i've sent a picture to VA to show them exactly how this will be. i believe i can go to the next shorter belt to keep the oil hole higher. hey guys, again thanks for your replies, you've been a great help to this novice. ken __________________ I have been working on 71 GMC 1/2 ton, lwb. frame off resto. 383 sb/350 turbo, dynomax ceramic headers, Flowmaster 50's, summit HEI, JET tuned Q-jet, BE COOL radiator, soon to be installled Vintage Air, tank in frame, painless wiring (love it but a couple minor problems), 2 1/2 in. drop front, 3 in. drop rear. THAT ENGINE IS NOW BORN AND HOWLING LOUDLY!



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