1958-62 Corvette Compressor Bracket
Passenger Side 15472-VCB
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18865 Goll St. San Antonio, TX 78266 ph: 210-654-7171 fax: 210-654-3113
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Table of Contents 1. Cover 2. Table of Contents 3. Packing List/Parts Disclaimer 4. Dimensional References & OEM Bolt Removal Figure 1 5. Rear Mounting Bracket Installation 6. Front Mounting Bracket Installation Figure 2 7. Compressor Mounting Bracket Installation Figures 3 & 4 8. Compressor Mounting Bracket Installation (Cont.) & Belt Routing Figures 5 & 6 9. Compressor Warnings Figure 710. Packing List
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Packing List: 1958-62 Corvette Compressor Bracket Passenger Side (15472-VCB)No. Qty. Part No. Description
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** Before beginning installation, open all packages and check contents of shipment. Please report any shortages directly to Vintage Air within 15 days. After 15 days, Vintage Air will not be responsible for missing or damaged items.
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NOTE: Before installing bracket assembly onto engine, refer to dimensional references provided.Brackets must be installed to the specified measurements, or the compressor bracket kit will notfit correctly.
1. Remove the passenger side top water pump mounting bolt (discard) as shown in Figure 1, below.
2. Remove the 1st and 3rd passenger side manifold bolts (discard) as shown in Figure 1, below.
Dimensional References
OEM Bolt Removal
Figure 1
RemoveBolts
2.500”±.030
Passenger SideCompressor
Rear MountingBracket Assembly
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Machined Surface of FrontEngine Block to Inside Surfaceof Passenger Side Front MountingBracket
Passenger SideFront Mounting Bracket
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CylinderHead
Machined Surface on Exhaust Port Side of CylinderHead to Inside Surface of Passenger Side Rear
Mounting Bracket Assembly
Top Viewof
EnginePassenger
SideEngineBlock
Front Viewof
EnginePassenger
Side
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Install passenger side compressor rear mounting bracket assembly onto cylinder head using (2) 3/8-16 x 3 ¼”hex bolts, 1” steel spacer, and 1/4” steel spacer as shown in Figure 2, below.
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3/8-16 x 3 ¼”Hex Bolt
1” SteelSpacer
1/4” SteelSpacer
Rear Mounting Bracket Installation
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Figure 2
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Figure 3
Install front mounting bracket onto water pump ear as shown in Figure 3, below.1.
3/8-16 x 3 ½”Hex Bolt
1 ⅜” SteelSpacer
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Front Mounting Bracket Installation
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Install compressor mounting bracket onto compressor using (2) 3/8-16 x 1 ¼” hex bolts and (2) 3/8” locknutsas shown in Figure 4, below.Install compressor assembly onto passenger side front mounting bracket and passenger side compressor rearmounting bracket assembly using a 3/8-16 x 5” hex bolt and a 3/8” locknut as shown in Figure 5, below.
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3/8-16 x 1 ¼”Hex Bolt
Compressor
CompressorAssembly
3/8-16 x 5”Hex Bolt
3/8” Locknut
3/8” Locknut
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3/8” Locknut
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Figure 6
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3/8” x 3/4”Hex Bolt
3/8” FlatWasher
Install 3/8” x 3/4” hex bolt and 3/8” flat washer through slot on compressor mounting bracket into threadedhole on passenger side front mounting bracket as shown in Figure 6, below.
Route belts as shown in Figure 7, below. Vintage Air recommends using only Dayco, Gates or Goodyear brandreinforced V-belts with this compressor. Any use of lesser-quality belts may cause compressor to performimproperly. A belt length of 57” is recommended. NOTE: This can vary with diameter of your water pumpand crankshaft pulleys.
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Compressor Mounting BracketInstallation (Cont.)
Belt Routing
Alternator
Compressor
Crankshaft Pulley Grooves:
Water Pump
Crankshaft
Front1. Crankshaft, Water Pump & Compressor (Front Groove)2. Crankshaft, Water Pump & Alternator
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With compressor kit installed and belt tightened, check angle of oil plug on compressor. Oil plug must not exceed90° beyond vertical centerline as shown in Figure 8, below.Do not connect compressor clutch wire until system is being charged with refrigerant. Running compressorwithout refrigerant charge will result in compressor failure.
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Compressor Warnings
CenterlineOil Plug
NOTE: Failure to follow these procedures will void all warranties.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:Do not connect compressor clutch wire until system is being charged with refrigerant.Running compressor without refrigerant will destroy compressor and void warranty.
Compressors areFactory Charged
with Oil
90° 90°
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Packing List: 1958-62 CorvetteCompressor Bracket Passenger Side (15472-VCB)
No. Qty. Part No. Description
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