Topic: Looking for Engine Pics of 67 Small Block with A/C and P/S

[gtamustang]

All,

I am in search of pictures of how the A/C compressor/brackets/pulleys were setup on 289s with P/S. I am interested in any 67s built at the Metuchen plant (but other plants with help with general Ford practice) in the November 66 timeframe. I am trying to determine if an idler pulley (adjustable or rfixed) was used and where and how it was installed. This also impacts the compressor lateral support bracket.

Pictures of the A/C setup from February 67 on need not be posted, as I am very familar with that setup.

Regards,
Pete Morgan

[J_Speegle]

Pete seems that its not easy to get a nice clear picture with everything in the engine compartment.

Looked through my pictures and  I doubt you want SJ examples since the Thermactor changes things with the idler.

So, found a Deaborn example from Nov 66

Hope it helps in some way

[gtamustang]

So, it appears the idler pulley replaces the upper alternator mount and it looks like the adjustment is using the water pump bolts. I wonder if Ford experienced water pump leaks with this configuration...

[carlite65]

that bracket looks almost identical to my november 64 289 with a/c. yes i have experienced a leak when adjusting the belt tension. the water pump seal to timing cover must not have been the best. i solved my problem in a non concours way by using a long stud with a threaded spacer to keep the water pump tight to the cover. i then used a nut to tighten the a/c bracket. i then ground the excess off to make the stud stub look like a bolt head. yeah, i know, not factory but functional.