Notices
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Dentsides Ford Truck
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Moser

Mystery Bracket

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 19, 2010 | 09:18 PM
  #1  
73 fourxfour's Avatar
73 fourxfour
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
15 Year Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 269
Likes: 1
From: Paradise, CA
Mystery Bracket

I'm disappointed I can't remember what this bracket is to. I didn't plan on the truck being apart for 18 months. Next time things will be a bit better labeled and organized. This is the last of a few dumb questions I've had while putting this truck back together that have wasted too much time. I should be driving my truck already!!! Thanks for any help.

1979 F150 2wd 351m/C6 p/s a/c cruise control

 
Reply
Old Oct 19, 2010 | 10:21 PM
  #2  
jaceharp's Avatar
jaceharp
Cross-Country
15 Year Member
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 80
Likes: 1
Looks like an alternator support bracket but thats a total shot in the dark
 
Reply
Old Oct 19, 2010 | 11:22 PM
  #3  
73 fourxfour's Avatar
73 fourxfour
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
15 Year Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 269
Likes: 1
From: Paradise, CA
Is this to the air pump that I tossed? The alternator and power steering are all bolted up.
 
Reply
Old Oct 19, 2010 | 11:22 PM
  #4  
Dajacks1's Avatar
Dajacks1
Freshman User
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 46
Likes: 0
I would agree
 
Reply
Old Oct 19, 2010 | 11:23 PM
  #5  
tinaheels's Avatar
tinaheels
Senior User
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 245
Likes: 4
From: Levittown,PA
could be bracket for cruise control
 
Reply
Old Oct 20, 2010 | 08:55 AM
  #6  
fmc400's Avatar
fmc400
MSEE
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 10,386
Likes: 35
From: Austin, TX
Club FTE Gold Member
That should be the front support bracket for the A/C compressor.
 
Reply
Old Oct 20, 2010 | 11:07 AM
  #7  
John in AZ's Avatar
John in AZ
Senior User
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 187
Likes: 0
the smog pump on my 79 has a similar looking bracket on it.
John
 
Reply
Old Oct 22, 2010 | 07:55 PM
  #8  
73 fourxfour's Avatar
73 fourxfour
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
15 Year Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 269
Likes: 1
From: Paradise, CA
Well so far over 120 people have looked at it and nobody knows for sure. Maybe it's for the smog pump which is out in the back 40 rusting, or maybe it's for the A/C which I haven't finished rebuilding and installing. But now I'm wondering if came on the 400 I bought for the crank and rods and the bracket got put into the pile of parts for the bead blaster I didn't pull the engine, so I don't know if it came out of a car or truck. So maybe it's not for a truck at all, and since the truck is almost back together and I don't see a need for it, I'm not going to worry about it. Thanks for all your time and input.
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-2

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-6

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

 Brett Foote
story-9

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

 Joe Kucinski
Old Oct 23, 2010 | 03:28 PM
  #9  
73 fourxfour's Avatar
73 fourxfour
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
15 Year Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 269
Likes: 1
From: Paradise, CA
My apologies to FMC400. It is for the a/c. It goes between the power steering and a/c compressor. Don't know why it was so obvious today and not all the other times I spent looking for a place to mount it.

 
Reply
Old Oct 23, 2010 | 04:09 PM
  #10  
NumberDummy's Avatar
NumberDummy
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 784
From: Simi Valley, CA
Club FTE Gold Member
Originally Posted by 73 fourxfour
1979 F150 2WD 351M/C6 P/S A/C Speed Control

D7OZ2888A (replaced D1AZ2888A) .. A/C Compressor Lateral Mounting Brace.

Fits: 1977/79 F100/150 302/351M/400 / 1977/79 F250/350 351M/400 / 1978/79 Bronco 351M/400 / 1971/78 LTD/Mercury Marquis 302/351C/351M/400 / 1971/76 Torino 351M/400.

Fits: 1977/79 LTD II/Ranchero/Cougar/Thunderbird/Continental Mark V 302/351M/400 / Other misc 1971/79 Passenger Cars too numerous to list.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Y2KW57
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
31
Apr 8, 2021 11:37 PM
PharmerChris
1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
45
Jan 11, 2020 01:08 PM
Mdc9966
WTB - Parts & other
5
Sep 11, 2015 10:16 PM
jrfiero
Ford Truck Parts for Sale
0
Jun 9, 2014 08:07 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:01 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE