Re: Craig's Panther Project - Engine

Posted by Craig Hendrickson On 2017/4/29 14:53:09

Now the air conditioning compressor. It was a much more challenging fabrication than the alternator mounting.

I used a new aluminum case Sanden 508 compressor (R-134A). I also used a general use pair of 1/4in mild steel brackets from Vintage Air. Here's the exploded view of the brackets I modified, a bracket I made and the mounting hardware used:



Here's a view of the finished assembly:



Here are more pictures and explanations on my website here:http://1956packardpanther.com/Panther/engine_Panther4.html

Scroll down to "Air Conditioning Compressor" section at the bottom of the page.

There is at least an inch clearance to the P-side fender.

Craig