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Old Aug 8, 2018 | 03:01 PM
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82 Trans Am (AC Compressor bracket)

Hey guys....I'm looking for an A/C compressor bracket/mount with hardware for an 82 Trans Am with a 305 Carb engine. I have a similar part for a 1985 305 v8 but it does not fit. Will be willing to trade my part for yours, or purchase if your have it. Let me know. Thanks!
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Old Aug 8, 2018 | 07:21 PM
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Hey guys....I'm looking for an A/C compressor bracket/mount with hardware for an 82 Trans Am with a 305 Carb engine. I have a similar part for a 1985 305 v8 but it does not fit. Will be willing to trade my part for yours, or purchase if your have it. Let me know. Thanks!
got a pic I may have this part. Not sure what it looks like
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Old Aug 8, 2018 | 08:14 PM
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Re: 82 Trans Am (AC Compressor bracket)

If you have a pic, I will check- I have a good pile of brackets.
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Old Aug 8, 2018 | 09:31 PM
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Re: 82 Trans Am (AC Compressor bracket)

Maybe this will help....

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Old Aug 8, 2018 | 10:00 PM
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Is it #1?
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Old Aug 8, 2018 | 10:03 PM
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​​​​​​​This is what I got
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Old Aug 8, 2018 | 10:03 PM
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Old Aug 8, 2018 | 10:09 PM
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Re: 82 Trans Am (AC Compressor bracket)


I know I have 7 but no pic of it found this one on google
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Old Aug 8, 2018 | 10:40 PM
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Old Aug 8, 2018 | 10:41 PM
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Old Aug 8, 2018 | 10:43 PM
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So thats a pic of my engine along with the bracket and mount I have for my carb 305. Maybe im missing something with the install but this mount came off an 85 TA with a 305. I figured it would have fit?
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Old Aug 8, 2018 | 11:14 PM
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Re: 82 Trans Am (AC Compressor bracket)

That top bracket doesn't look right. #1 in the diagram I posted. Maybe it's just the angle, but it should look like this....


Last edited by Drew; Aug 8, 2018 at 11:20 PM.
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Old Aug 8, 2018 | 11:32 PM
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Old Aug 8, 2018 | 11:34 PM
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Looks the same. Im going to give it another go in the morning to see if it fits.
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Old Aug 9, 2018 | 10:12 AM
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Hey Drew....do you have a close up pic showing where the bolts go for the mount and brackets? Thanks.
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Yeah all that looks correct
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Old Aug 9, 2018 | 12:48 PM
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Re: 82 Trans Am (AC Compressor bracket)

Best I've got is the exploded diagram. One hole should line up with the stubby bracket on the intake, and the other with the head.
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Old Aug 10, 2018 | 09:14 AM
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Got it. Thanks guys for the feedback!
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Old Aug 10, 2018 | 09:47 AM
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Well done!
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Old Aug 10, 2018 | 10:49 PM
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Re: 82 Trans Am (AC Compressor bracket)

Perfect
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Old Aug 11, 2018 | 05:40 PM
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Re: 82 Trans Am (AC Compressor bracket)

Another problem....when installing the brackets to the compressor, the front bracket was hitting the electric plug. Not sure if the compressor is incorrect or the brackets. The actual mount for the engine appears to be fine. Something is wrong though.
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Old Aug 20, 2018 | 08:09 AM
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Anyone have a close up picture of their 82 AC compressor set up?
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Old Aug 20, 2018 | 09:08 PM
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I got an 83 that is totally original I can take some pics
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Old Aug 20, 2018 | 09:17 PM
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That would be awesome. Thanks man!
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Old Aug 20, 2018 | 09:30 PM
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Re: 82 Trans Am (AC Compressor bracket)

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That would be awesome. Thanks man!
no problem here is pic of engine that I have rn
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