A/C Compressor & Brackets

I had a chance to install RCR's a/c brackets with a Sanden SD7. Let's just say that access after the engine is in the vehicle can be trying. My left arm looks Like I ran it thru a sticker bush/blender.

Just a heads up - if you're planning on a/c it would behoove you to mock it up and install it to the motor prior to chassis install. Would have been a piece of cake if done on an engine stand.

Does your have a tensioner? ive got the standard vintage air kit. wait until you get to alingment. Youve got about 1.5mm margin of error.

The RCR brackets have a lot of adjustment so you can dial it in to be inline...

Cam MacIsaac said:

Does your have a tensioner? ive got the standard vintage air kit. wait until you get to alignment. Youve got about 1.5mm margin of error.

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Cam, the RCR brackets are slotted so you have forward and rear adjustment and the 4 groove belt has some adjust-ability on the multi-groove SD7 compressor. I haven't run it up thru the rpms yet to see if stays put but my belt adjustment looks pretty good. It a took little bit of trial and error with ALL the connecting bolts loose first. Yes it has a turnbuckle tension rod which you cut down to size for your application. I'm glad you brought this up - I forgot to order the freon for charging the system this weekend. Doing that tonight.