When the 55 factory AC was introduced they used the Lehigh compressor and made a cast bracket which actually formed the crankcase bottom of the compressor. Compressor and bracket was a one piece unit designed to mount in the place of the oil filter. Once side of bracket used the original filter holes on head and other side used the thermostat and water outlet holes. Filter was relocated and bolted onto the AC bracket.
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