Re: 6 Volt A/C?

Posted by HH56 On 2013/1/24 16:27:35

I think it was AL that has an aftermarket style bracket for the passenger side of the V8 engine that was easy to duplicate for a reasonable amount. Believe he consulted with his machinist last year and posted a possible price. There might still need to be a bit of verification on compressor and idler mount holes before any were made though since it was designed for an old compressor, not a Sanden. Since we have the room, my preference would be for something along those lines instead of the one mentioned for the low hood Studebaker Hawks. The Stude guy does repro the additional pulley and is worth considering instead of the extra PS pulley.

IIRC, there was a mention by another poster here that one of the AC companies may be working with him on another possible V8 solution.

Since the inline 8 brackets have varied considerably, it might be nice to concentrate on just one. Several approaches are seen in various photos posted. To cover most bases and still look halfway proper, a version of the prewar original which mounted on top of head using the studs might be nice. That might cover more bases than the later one designed around the huge rotary compressor. Since that over the head type may present problems with longer studs and head gaskets, perhaps something that looks similar but mounts using more easily removed water pump, manifold or fuel pump bolts could be considered.

The inline drive pulley is still an issue though. AFAIK, no one has repros and used are also in short supply. The only current new approach I've heard of is the complete Ford damper changeover with additional pulleys Turbopackman mentioned. Don't know if anyone ever tried one though.