 A/C Question, Have to cut into the engine shelf? |
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| thomasotten |
 Jul 18 2004, 09:56 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 1,545 Joined: 16-November 03 From: San Antonio, Texas Member No.: 1,349  |
Is it requried to cut into the engine shelf in order to fit an A/C compressor? The PO of my car cut into the shelf, but the A/C wasn't installed when I got the car, so I am curious if it is required to butcher the engine shelf, or if this was just another crapy modification gone wrong.
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| rhodyguy |
Jul 19 2004, 06:07 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,080 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
that's the way it goes. hopefully they did'nt cut the front trunk with a fire axe. if you have'nt pulled your pass side rocker you may be in for a surprise the too.
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| ClayPerrine |
Jul 19 2004, 06:58 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,465 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille 
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Yes, to install the AC the engine shelf under the battery tray was notched. It was/is required for clearance for the compressor.
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| 3d914 |
Jul 19 2004, 01:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,275 Joined: 24-September 03 From: Benson, AZ Member No.: 1,191 Region Association: Southwest Region |
thomasotten,
Note that the engine shelf only needs notched. It should not require a big chunk - nothing like the material that has to be removed from the engine tin. If I recall, I only had to notch just past the lip where the rubber trim is installed. This may have to do more with the type of compressor mounting bracket you use. That alone could be motivation to fab your own bracket. Good luck, |
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| thomasotten |
Jul 19 2004, 02:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,545 Joined: 16-November 03 From: San Antonio, Texas Member No.: 1,349 |
About how many inches of a notch is it? Could someone post a picture of their notched engine shelf?
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| Doug Leggins |
Jul 20 2004, 09:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,358 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Nashville, Indiana Member No.: 261 Region Association: None 
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Here is a pic of my engine shelf that was "notched" for AC.
I've been told that this is representative of the "butchering" that was done on the engine shelf when AC was installed. Attached image(s) 
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