Its Just Me Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Are there different options for the A/C brackets on our small block Montes? The one in question is the bracket that attaches to the intake manifold and reaches over the valve cover and holds the back of the compressor. On my '72. I want to change to a tall valve cover and possibly a head with taller drip rails, but I only have maybe 1/4" clearance, bracket to valve cover. My big block a/c bracket attached to the front of the head and had no issues with the height of valve covers. Is there a similar OEM bracket for small blocks? Did GM make different a/c brackets that I could possibly swap out to do what I want? Maybe from a '70 or '71? Thanks Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I have an aftermarket bracket that attaches to the exhaust manifold bolts and the rear compressor mount. I cannot remember who makes it but a simple search on amazon or google should find you one pretty quick. That's where I got mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Its Just Me Posted December 1, 2016 Author Share Posted December 1, 2016 cbolt, Â I have headers, does yours mount to headers or the cast manifolds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 I have headers on my 72 SB and I had a custom bracket made for the rear lower mount on my AC. Standard valve covers so the stock mount on the AC rear upper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 http://www.jegs.com/i/Flowtech/387/10042/10002/-1 Â If the link works here is a bracket similar to the one I have. I have headers, not the cast manifolds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Its Just Me Posted December 1, 2016 Author Share Posted December 1, 2016 Yeah, that's the lower mount, I already have that w/my headers too. I'm referring to an upper mount that originally goes over the valve cover. I'm guessing I'll need to fab one up if I decide to go with taller valve covers for roller rockers. Thanks for the help. Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbolt Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 I found the lower mount to be sufficient by itself for the rear of the compressor. Most vehicles I see don't have the large upper mount that goes over the valve covers. Either they didn't come with one or owners have chose to remove them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Its Just Me Posted December 2, 2016 Author Share Posted December 2, 2016 Interesting, I hadn't thought about just eliminating it. Maybe I'll try that and see how secure it feels..... Thanks again Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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