Re: Clutch Fan on Packard V8

Posted by PackardV8 On 2007/6/6 23:18:32

Those of u trying to mount a Sanden or other retro fit compressor mite try using an exising mount from another car. Just mount the compressor to the donor mount and then mount that assembly to the factory Packard mount.
If u look close at the pics of my installed AC compressor u will see the 84 Toyota engine mount (and idler) sandwiched between the compressor and the Factory style homemade bracket i made.

On another note:
Instead of using the Sanden why not use the older GM (ca 1973 Chevy) type compressor????? They are relatively cheap and plentiful and BULLET PROOF!! Their size (length) is a bit of a problem tho. Adapting it to the Packard bracket mite be easily accomplished using Jaguar V12 AC mounts. Jag used the GM AC pump just like that found on ca. 1973 Chev. .