Notching for the AC Compressor

With the drivers side of the engine being reserved for the supercharger, I needed to get AC, Alternator and Power Steering all down the passenger side. The stock brackets hit the A arms, so I found a Street and Performance set that put the AC low, but would not clear the frame. I really wanted AC so I decided to get it and notch the frame. With the AC mocked up on the bare engine block, I measured and marked it out and cut it roughly with the grinder. I kept checking it by lifting the engine in and out which took a fair bit of time, but at least I got it right. AC-Fits-Yahoo.jpg Once I was happy that it would fit, I cut a cardboard template and cut a metal version with the jigsaw. It was awkward to get the curve right as it was different on both sides, and angled, so after a while I got it as close as I could, tacked it in and hammered it into shape as I went. With it all tacked in, I did one final test fitting just to make sure, then pulled it back out. I ground it all out, turned the welder up and welded it all in place. Once it was all done, I ground it all smooth round the edges then gave it a quick sand with the air sander just to check it was all smooth. Looks good, but I’ll give it a quick skim of filler even though you’ll never see it. I’ll know it’s there, and it’ll bug me if I leave it. The engine can go out for reboring and balancing now. Notchity-Notch.jpg

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