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Old Aug 16, 2016 | 11:23 PM
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What A/C compressor should I use I have a 89 e250 serpentine belt with an old air kit I can't find one that works with the old air fittings and still mount to the bracket any ideas
 
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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 08:41 AM
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Pictures of your setup would be helpful.
 
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Pictures of your setup would be helpful.
You are right I was too tired last night over 100 yesterday
 
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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 09:14 AM
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what compressor did the E250 use? If it is not a variable displacement compressor you may be able to use it with the old air system after making up some custom hoses.
Otherwise I would guess you will be making brackets to adapt a sanderson compressor which seems to be the aftermarket standard now.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by drptop70ss
what compressor did the E250 use? If it is not a variable displacement compressor you may be able to use it with the old air system after making up some custom hoses.
Otherwise I would guess you will be making brackets to adapt a sanderson compressor which seems to be the aftermarket standard now.
Rock auto says this one maybe


I can't find an manifold /hose connection
 
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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 09:22 AM
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Another pic

 
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The dizzy is close I tried another compressor and the hoses were

pointed into the dizzy
Mounting bracket
 
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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 09:39 AM
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Yes Dave I'm going to an A/C shop today see about adapter
 
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Old Aug 17, 2016 | 09:47 AM
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I have the same condition. My plan is to visit a scrap yard and look at all types of Ford vehicles until I find the right type a/c lines that bolt to the back of the compressor and point in the right direction. Then take that to an a/c shop and have them cut and paste hoses using the Ford a/c line block that bolts to the compressor.
 
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I'm using that same A/C bracket on my 351W setup. I bought a Sanderson bracket adaptor off eBay or somewhere. It fit the Sanderson Compressor from Old Air fine but the holes didn't align up on the stock a/c bracket. They were not far enough apart to fit where the original Compressor bolts went. I had to do a slight modification but it worked. Basically I cut out the two bottom holes, welded some cut to size plates and re-drilled the holes. Not sure if this is an option for you but I couldn't figure anything else out.

 
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I have the same condition. My plan is to visit a scrap yard and look at all types of Ford vehicles until I find the right type a/c lines that bolt to the back of the compressor and point in the right direction. Then take that to an a/c shop and have them cut and paste hoses using the Ford a/c line block that bolts to the compressor.
Yes this is plan C after plan B today
 
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Originally Posted by 89gtstang
I'm using that same A/C bracket on my 351W setup. I bought a Sanderson bracket adaptor off eBay or somewhere. It fit the Sanderson Compressor from Old Air fine but the holes didn't align up on the stock a/c bracket. They were not far enough apart to fit where the original Compressor bolts went. I had to do a slight modification but it worked. Basically I cut out the two bottom holes, welded some cut to size plates and re-drilled the holes. Not sure if this is an option for you but I couldn't figure anything else out.

I had a Sanderson and was going that same way but didn't want to make the adaptor and the one I had one hose pointed into the dizzy
 
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Vintage air sells adapters so you can use the stock compressors if you wish.


I would give them a call and tell them what your working with.
 
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Some of my friends told me to ck service center radiator a week ago got it done
Ready for my next problem


They get good $$ for this stuff
 
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