Stock A/C mount for 360. - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

willysjeepseller · 06-23-2003, 07:27 AM

I got a stock 79 a/c compressor mount for my 79 CJ7. However it didn't fit right when i went to put it on. I think it's the fact that the jeep has a 360, probably out of a wagoneer, and maybe stuff is a little different from the 304 that was offered that year. Does anybody know? Or am I putting the thing on wrong, looks like it hits the water pump. Anybody got one that will work, or need this one?

WSJ · 06-23-2003, 10:15 AM

304 and 360 are the same identical block and heads (externally). There are 2 different water pumps but that should not be a factor other than pulley alignment. Are you sure it is the correct bracket from a 360 ? (should be a cast bracket that attaches to the block and head and water pump) There are a few spacers and long bolts needed to attach the bracket so if your looking for the bracket to lay flat on all mounting surfaces, it doesn't...

WheelingPiazza · 06-23-2003, 11:34 AM

define not fit right? theres three bolts on the bottom and the trangle on the top.

I would get both the alternator brackets and ac bracket as well.

willysjeepseller · 06-23-2003, 01:08 PM

My book didn't have a descent picture to tell what was going on. One tab seems to hit the water pump (probably what the non existent spacers are for) but the two wholes in the head seem to be too close together for the holes in the bracket. Was there a special alternator mount that tied into that bracket? It's been about a year since I scrapped the last wagoneer that I saw with the same mount. Probably just better to fab one up.

WheelingPiazza · 06-23-2003, 02:41 PM

Actually its really easy, I will take some pictures of mine tonight..

preach · 06-23-2003, 05:23 PM

If you need a pic of just the mount let me know.

jeeplvr · 06-23-2003, 07:15 PM

Here is my old 304 with a 360 AC mount used as a welding alternator mount. The mount is now back on a 360

willysjeepseller · 06-24-2003, 07:27 AM

Thanks for the picture. I think I might have the wrong bracket but I need to tear some stuff out to make sure.

06-23-2003, 07:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
willysjeepseller Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 15089 Location: North CA Posts: 478	Stock A/C mount for 360. I got a stock 79 a/c compressor mount for my 79 CJ7. However it didn't fit right when i went to put it on. I think it's the fact that the jeep has a 360, probably out of a wagoneer, and maybe stuff is a little different from the 304 that was offered that year. Does anybody know? Or am I putting the thing on wrong, looks like it hits the water pump. Anybody got one that will work, or need this one?

06-23-2003, 10:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
WSJ Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 92 Posts: 889	a/c mounts 304 and 360 are the same identical block and heads (externally). There are 2 different water pumps but that should not be a factor other than pulley alignment. Are you sure it is the correct bracket from a 360 ? (should be a cast bracket that attaches to the block and head and water pump) There are a few spacers and long bolts needed to attach the bracket so if your looking for the bracket to lay flat on all mounting surfaces, it doesn't...

06-23-2003, 11:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
WheelingPiazza Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 498 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 3,955	define not fit right? theres three bolts on the bottom and the trangle on the top. I would get both the alternator brackets and ac bracket as well. __________________ KI6PZZ, One of the wheelingpiazzas. Dysfunctional Rockcrawlers (TDO)

06-23-2003, 02:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
WheelingPiazza Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 498 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 3,955	Actually its really easy, I will take some pictures of mine tonight.. __________________ KI6PZZ, One of the wheelingpiazzas. Dysfunctional Rockcrawlers (TDO)

06-23-2003, 05:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
preach Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8713 Location: Live Free or Die Posts: 1,065	If you need a pic of just the mount let me know. __________________ FiWi

06-23-2003, 01:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
willysjeepseller Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 15089 Location: North CA Posts: 478	My book didn't have a descent picture to tell what was going on. One tab seems to hit the water pump (probably what the non existent spacers are for) but the two wholes in the head seem to be too close together for the holes in the bracket. Was there a special alternator mount that tied into that bracket? It's been about a year since I scrapped the last wagoneer that I saw with the same mount. Probably just better to fab one up.

06-23-2003, 07:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
jeeplvr Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 1999 Location: Reno NV USA Posts: 710	Here is my old 304 with a 360 AC mount used as a welding alternator mount. The mount is now back on a 360 __________________ {Gramma from Squidbillies} Lets put coughdrops in our buttholes and play viddy games! Last edited by jeeplvr; 06-23-2003 at 07:17 PM.

06-24-2003, 07:27 AM	#8 (permalink)
willysjeepseller Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Member # 15089 Location: North CA Posts: 478	Thanks for the picture. I think I might have the wrong bracket but I need to tear some stuff out to make sure.

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