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09-06-2009, 07:01 PM
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Need some advice
I have a 454 out of a '97 3/4 ton truck that I have just finished rebuilding. I running roller rockers and will not be able to use short valve covers. The dilemma is the tall valve covers will not clear the ac compressor bracket. So should I go with an old school V-belt set up or modify the ac bracket were there would only be 3 out of the 4 bolts holding the compressor to the bracket. I have attached some pics that I found online to give you an idea of what I am talking about. By the way, I am going to be running a carb not the efi setup that you see in the pics.
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09-06-2009, 07:19 PM
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Re: Need some advice
I see nothing wrong with just going with a v belt set up.
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09-06-2009, 07:34 PM
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Re: Need some advice
I'd modify the bracket, be alot cheaper and more dependable IMO.
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09-06-2009, 07:50 PM
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Re: Need some advice
I would also modify the bracket alot easier...
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09-06-2009, 10:05 PM
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Re: Need some advice
I had a similar problem on my 55 chevy, the rocker cover was too close to the brake booster so I took a slice out of the cover and welded it back up
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09-07-2009, 01:10 PM
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Re: Need some advice
I agree modifying the bracket is going to be the easiest. Is there anyone here running the 454 vortec brackets? I would love to see some pics.
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