From our mailbag – here’s a recent email from Ray:
I just installed my new rotary compressor using the York to Sanden compressor & u-shaped idler adapter brackets you supply in your kit. I attached the adapter bracket to the mount and tightened the compressor to the adapter bracket, then tried to install the u-shaped idler adapter bracket. I could not seem to line up the mount holes on the stock idler bracket to the new compressor. What am I doing wrong or do I have the wrong adapter mount?
Ray
This is one of the most common tech support issues we run into when converting to a rotary compressor on 1968 & newer Ford & Mercury cars & trucks. It’s a tight fit due to limited space, so it’s important to remember that in order to get the proper fit, it’s best to loosely assemble all pieces together before tightening the pieces in place. In Ray’s case, his idler bracket was still secured in place from the original York or Tecumseh compressor, which further complicated the installation.
This compressor adapter bracket (Figure 1) is designed to allow the rotary compressor to be mounted to the factory York/Tecumseh mounting bracket. (Figure 2)
Figure 1
Figure 2
The u-shaped idler adapter bracket (Figure 3) is designed to secure the idler bracket to the top of the rotary compressor, similarly to the way it attached to the York or Tecumseh compressor that was previously installed on the car. (Figures 4 & 5)
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Once all parts are assembled, simply align the compressor pulley position with the drive belt and idler pulley(s), and finally, tighten everything in place.
If you have technical questions about the installation of your new air conditioning system, feel free to give us a call at 877-342-5526 or send us a note and we’ll gladly lend a hand!
