V8 A/C compressor Install
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I looked over the manual and I don't think it will be any easier to try and get all the cooling system out of the way to try to sneak it out the front. My guess is that you don't have a lift. I would suggest getting the car on jack stands at the rockers and let the suspension droop. You have to let the rack drop down and get to the motor mount bracket and remove that. I know those compressors seem to have the car built around them but I think if you don't mind being on your back on a creeper, it'll be a huge time saver for you. Just my 2 pennies. Good luck. I know those suck to replace.
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do you know of a better source for Engine lifting brackets 303-749?
I can only find them for sale from
Ford Motorcraft 303-749 Front Engine Lifting Brackets (Pair) V8
I can only find them for sale from
Ford Motorcraft 303-749 Front Engine Lifting Brackets (Pair) V8
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Did you try the manufacturer:
SPX Jaguar | Main
type in the part number and do a search popped right up
SPX Jaguar | Main
type in the part number and do a search popped right up
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The install was easy when you have all the tools, but for a compressor repair there is a lot involved. It was a good time to change motor mounts and a fuel filter, I wish I had ordered a throttle body gasket ahead of time.
My Problems:
I have a nasty metal on metal vibration in 1st gear at 50% throttle or more, it sounds like the motor is shifting to the side under torque causing some thing to rub, my first thought is maybe the compressor is wider then the original causing the bolts to rub against the subframe but I didn't see any evidence of that. I wonder if I damaged some thing upon lifting the motor to get the mount out. The car has 2 new engine mounts.
The new aftermarket compressor I had turned out to have a slightly smaller pulley, the belt seems to hold normal tension.
Any one have this sort of problem after an install like this?
My Problems:
I have a nasty metal on metal vibration in 1st gear at 50% throttle or more, it sounds like the motor is shifting to the side under torque causing some thing to rub, my first thought is maybe the compressor is wider then the original causing the bolts to rub against the subframe but I didn't see any evidence of that. I wonder if I damaged some thing upon lifting the motor to get the mount out. The car has 2 new engine mounts.
The new aftermarket compressor I had turned out to have a slightly smaller pulley, the belt seems to hold normal tension.
Any one have this sort of problem after an install like this?
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I did some measuring and the mounting portion of the compressor is longer than the factory compress so the bolts don't thread in as much as before so there is very little room between the head of the bolt and the sub frame, the noise I'm hearing is from the bolt hitting the frame under acceleration.
I'm going to have to shave down 1/4 inch or so in order to stop the bolt from hitting the frame.
My advice to the next person doing this job is to not buy a new aftermarket compressor, purchase an oem rebuilt or new oem compressor.
I'm going to have to shave down 1/4 inch or so in order to stop the bolt from hitting the frame.
My advice to the next person doing this job is to not buy a new aftermarket compressor, purchase an oem rebuilt or new oem compressor.
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Hmm interesting maybe it just applies to us granny mobiles (V6). I just went to alldata and it stated twice to "Underbody Misalignment Check" but they do not reference how to perform the "check".
From alldata:
CAUTION: Make sure the engine mount locators are correctly aligned on installation. Failure to follow this procedure may result in damage to the vehicle
CAUTION: Make sure the engine mounts locate into the correct position when the engine is repositioned. Failure to follow this procedure may result in damage to the vehicle.