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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1967 Mustang => Topic started by: gtamustang on May 03, 2010, 07:46:55 PM
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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
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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
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/firetrainer/67%20Mustang/67AC11-66Dear2.jpg)
(http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f49/firetrainer/67%20Mustang/67AC11-66Dear.jpg)
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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...
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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.