48 Burb, bagged, 5.3, 20 year wait

[JJorgensen52]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Hey Marc...almost there. Some time ago in this ginormous build thread I placed pics with width measurements to the inner fenders. I recall the truck alternator and power steering will clear on left side. Right side with AC is more of a problem. Holley has a top mount with a peanut compressor that might clear. Not sure what a peanut compressor is nor if it will work for the Burb. Iceburgh tried the Alan Grove for AC down low and it wouldn't fit. He went with Visual Impact System front runner and they run about $1,900 ish. I had concerns since they don't use an idler. They don't have one in black and that is what I want

Only because you cheated and set the engine back into the firewall - for me, I had to go to remote power steering reservoir for clearance. I'm running the small Sanden SD7 compressor on a narrow top mount
(http://www.kwikperf.com/lsx_high_mount.html - K10291 , Vintage Air sells this as their own LS mount bracket), and I'm going to have to bump the inner fender out about an inch for clearance. With your engine set back you'll be better off, but I suspect you'll still be too close for comfort.

[Nut Case]

AD

I got a tip from a certified welder that worked in the oil field, welding steel casing for the drilling process. He said he uses acetone that he sprays from a spray bottle. He said no harmful fumes, and dries quickly, and cheaper than any cleaner you buy for 4-6 bucks.

I have used it for years and I'm still breathing, and mix any ATF with acetone (50/50) it makes a great solution for rusted fasteners. I've used both and they both work. Just my 2 cents worth.

That intake is "evil"

Keep on keepin on

NC

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by Nut Case

AD

I got a tip from a certified welder that worked in the oil field, welding steel casing for the drilling process. He said he uses acetone that he sprays from a spray bottle. He said no harmful fumes, and dries quickly, and cheaper than any cleaner you buy for 4-6 bucks.

I have used it for years and I'm still breathing, and mix any ATF with acetone (50/50) it makes a great solution for rusted fasteners. I've used both and they both work. Just my 2 cents worth.

That intake is "evil"

Keep on keepin on

NC

Thanks for the tip NC. My uncle use to mix atf with diesel fuel for rusted fasteners that worked pretty well too.

Originally Posted by reaper71

Doug,anytime you ever plan on a road trip with the wife we would love to have you!
Come hangout and goof off in the shop.

Mark...

Mark, that would be awesome and is on our list!

[Advanced Design]

Originally Posted by JJorgensen52

Only because you cheated and set the engine back into the firewall - for me, I had to go to remote power steering reservoir for clearance. I'm running the small Sanden SD7 compressor on a narrow top mount
(http://www.kwikperf.com/lsx_high_mount.html - K10291 , Vintage Air sells this as their own LS mount bracket), and I'm going to have to bump the inner fender out about an inch for clearance. With your engine set back you'll be better off, but I suspect you'll still be too close for comfort.

Hey JJ, good to see you back! Yep, this is the ac mount I considered from VA. Somewhere I posted measurement pics with engine in relation to inner fenders. The right side would be close...and inch massage will look ok to me. I want to avoid sticking half the compressor through the inner fender.

Here are the dimensions from the one you linked to. Thanks again. Hope you can get back on Red Herring soon.

[JJorgensen52]

Originally Posted by Advanced Design

Hey JJ, good to see you back! Yep, this is the ac mount I considered from VA. Somewhere I posted measurement pics with engine in relation to inner fenders. The right side would be close...and inch massage will look ok to me. I want to avoid sticking half the compressor through the inner fender.

Here are the dimensions from the one you linked to. Thanks again. Hope you can get back on Red Herring soon.

You and me both!! Sometime in March, it's looking like. Job and all that.

I can install the compressor on the engine as it sits with the stock inners, but the pulley is *just* touching and the tensioner sits about a 1/4" too far outboard (below the compressor) to work with my engine location. I figured an inch would do me, that way I'll have 3/4" clearance and enough space to actually get a belt around the thing. I may bump it a little more than that, time will tell.