kixxvaz1 Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 So after a few 100 plus degree days in the truck, (Gotta love CA near palm springs) I am wanting AC pretty bad. I have the stock compressor that came with the KA24E and when I went to see if it was doable, looks like it will hit the steering box. Looking for ideas to mount a compressor. Suggestions? 1 Quote Link to comment
FrankRizzo Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 Postal jeep??? There was a post here where someone had it done on a DE, of course that p0st would be worthless now thanks to photofuckit. Im looking into it, on the DE you reportedly can move the A/C bracket up to the power steering hole and it will clear the steering box. I bought the DE compressor bracket for a 240SX on Ebay and I keep checking for a s13 compressor so I can test fit. I was going to use a vintage air underdash unit for the evaporator. You (like me) have a '74 - so the condenser is a problem. The '75 and later trucks have a different radiator support that allows a larger 3 core radiator and also makes room for the condenser. A couple of the condensers that Vintage Air sells looks like they will work but will take some brackets. It is going to be a tight fit for radiator, condenser & fan in the front. I found brand new factory condensers online, but without the newer support they look like more work than bother, plus they are set up to run on R12. thats about all I know so far. . 2 Quote Link to comment
kixxvaz1 Posted July 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 I'll try the power steering bracket. See if that is doable. I have one laying around somewhere. Also have the S13 compressor. 1 Quote Link to comment
FrankRizzo Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 Sorry - if I recall, the dude moved the compressor bracket up to the power steering mounting holes in the block. That way the belts lined up with everything. He did not use a power steering bracket. 1 Quote Link to comment
kixxvaz1 Posted July 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 even better. I'll try that today 1 Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted July 21, 2017 Report Share Posted July 21, 2017 Lots of talk about A/C lately. Post some pics up as you go along. I'd love to see what you come up with. 1 Quote Link to comment
kixxvaz1 Posted July 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 Didn't get a chance to try anything today but the PS pump area looks too tight for the large compressor at least on the E vs the DE. Maybe swap Alternator and Compressor possitions? 1 Quote Link to comment
Charlie69 Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 So after a few 100 plus degree days in the truck, (Gotta love CA near palm springs) I am wanting AC pretty bad. I have the stock compressor that came with the KA24E and when I went to see if it was doable, looks like it will hit the steering box. Looking for ideas to mount a compressor. Suggestions? This is one main reason I put a 1980 720 chassis under my 66 520, to get the steering box on the outside of the frame. 1 Quote Link to comment
Stoffregen Motorsports Posted July 22, 2017 Report Share Posted July 22, 2017 Yes, the 720 suspension and steering systems are a much better design as well. Both the steering box and the idler arm are mounted on the outside, making room on both sides of the engine. 1 Quote Link to comment
kixxvaz1 Posted August 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 Yeah, haven't done some tinkering, relocating the steering box would be the best route. On that note, I don't think I want to deal with that type of project right now and ma just suck it up till I find the time. 2 Quote Link to comment
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