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[TanZuk]

Thanks Dan for taking the time to post,

Even with the tools and material it was still a struggle. Went through a couple of design changes and I still have to add the AC bracket to it.

I should have the complete bracket done this weekend. It will then be trimmed down and some holes put in to lighten it.

Thanks for the compliment, Terry

[ScottieJ]

Awesome work on the Trans mount Terry, Looks like a nice strong, (relatively) simple and effective upgrade to the original mount.

[TanZuk]

Thanks Scott,

Seems like its taking me longer to come up with good ideas. Old age setting in.


Here is the finished PS/AC bracket. Still have to make some type of belt tensioner.

Got to say this one really had me scratching my head a few times. Just because you made the bracket doesn’t mean you are going to be able to use the bracket.

There were a lot of obstacles to overcome while making this bracket:

Rite off the bat the mounting bolt locations on the motor just happened to be dead middle of the rear support bracket.

The top mounting bolt for the pump was too long to remove because of the oil filter.

There wasn’t enough room to install the pump in the frame with the lower bracket ear on,

Welding a sandwich plate bracket will tend to move a bit making a tight fit if you are lucky.

Make the single bracket a simple design yet strong enough to hold both the PS/AC.

The top portion of the bracket needed to be left open to be able to pull tight on the PS/AC for a secure mounting.

Decided to use serpentine pulleys half way though making the brackets and lining up the pulleys was a bit of a challenge as well.

You can purchase a compressor but it does not come with the manifolds to connect the hoses to.

Probably forgot a few and finally got it done despite the obstacles.

[TanZuk]

Finished up the belt tensioner and bracket and installed a 4 ribbed belt.






Needed to make a custom return line elbow for the pump because the pump is located between the frame and motor.





Here are a few views of the finished PS/AC. To mount the pump in the bracket with the motor in the engine compartment. The front lower arm needed to be removed which does not compromise the strength of the bracket.

[dan_2k_uk]

Great work as per usual.

Keep up the interesting posts

[TanZuk]

Thanks Dan,

Just trying to make all the parts with the same amount of quality or it gets made again. There should be some more interesting things to come before it is finished.

[TanZuk]

Motors In!!

[OllieSJ]

just asking how much is the insurance on that mean thing

[ScottieJ]

just asking how much is the insurance on that mean thing

Terry is in the USA. insurance is done completely differently there!

Looking good Terry, it's nice to see the engine finally at home in the engine bay! it's definitely a major step towards completion.

[TanZuk]

Scott,

Thanks for answering the insurance question. Really didn't know how to
respond to that one. I think that all the different rule for the same vehicle are really over doing it.

Yes, just inching my way to the end of the list. The shop is getting around 100 degrees so it is not going to be pleasant for the next several months working.