: 1978-up cars and mid-year 1979-up trucks used a
: radial AC compressor instead of the RV-2.
: It is referred to as "C-171" in my
: 1987 truck service manual.
: I thought there was a C-131 or something like
: that too. I do not know if they are Sanden
: or Sankyo or other brand units. You'll have
: to do some more research on that one.

: I would like to know the answer too. I was told
: that a good AC shop could make any
: compresser fit any engine by fabricating a
: bracket. I will need to do the same for my
: 80 Volare. Also, isnt a C-131 a military
: cargo plane?!

: Kevin,
:
: I have a '78 Volare with a slant six. She
: originally had AC, but Ive taken out the
: compressor and all the hoses. So, I've got
: more bracket than I need. Did your Volare
: come from the factory without AC? If so,
: maybe you and I could swap brackets, what do
: you think? Let me know, the AC won't be
: going back into my Volare.
:
: Just let me know,
:
: Wes
:
: <A HREF="mailto:wes.moeller@compaq.com">wes.moeller@compaq.com</A>

: Yes, my 80 Volare was a non AC car. Did your's
: have the "newer" style
: compresser?(ie cylindrical). This is the
: type they sell with aftermarket kits.
: Otherwise , it might not work. What other
: items is your bracket currently supporting??
: AIR pump?? I am interested in swapping
: brackets if it would benefit us. I have a
: digital camera & can send a pic of mine.
: Where are you located? I am in Salinas, CA.

: Kevin,
:
: Its been several years, but I think the
: compressor was the cylindrical type. This
: bracket is helping support the power
: steering pump, and is connected to the water
: pump as well. That's about it, my car has no
: AIR pump. Like I said, I've got more bracket
: than I need. I'll see if I can borrow a
: digital camera here at work, I'll let you
: know. If you can send me a couple of pics of
: your bracket, that would be great. I'm
: pretty sure we should be able to bolt these
: brackets right into our cars. Anyway, I'll
: see if I can get a hold of a camera.
:
: Talk to you soon,
:
: Wes
:
: <A HREF="mailto:wes.moeller@compaq.com">wes.moeller@compaq.com</A>