alternative a/c compressor mounting

[melloelky]

I'm running a aftermarket compressor alongside the march set up,it would be much cleaner to clock it so the hoses aren't straight up @12:00 but @ the most 3:00.I'm making my own hoses and trying to keep the compartment as clean as possible. my question is I've never seen it done and i'm sure there's a reason why the hoses have to be straight up and down out the top of the compressor.the charge is a liquid then a gas etc etc i don't know what the outcome would be.anyone know why it's not done this way?

 

[Texas82GP]

I'm running a aftermarket compressor alongside the march set up,it would be much cleaner to clock it so the hoses aren't straight up @12:00 but @ the most 3:00.I'm making my own hoses and trying to keep the compartment as clean as possible. my question is I've never seen it done and i'm sure there's a reason why the hoses have to be straight up and down out the top of the compressor.the charge is a liquid then a gas etc etc i don't know what the outcome would be.anyone know why it's not done this way?

Take a look at this thread...
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum...stion-re-clocking-a-sanden-compressor.505164/
Looks like it can be done to me.

 

[melloelky]

thanks Texas,i appreciate the help.I'm gonna have to let that roll around in my head for a while.hmmm..

 

[Texas82GP]

thanks Texas,i appreciate the help.I'm gonna have to let that roll around in my head for a while.hmmm..

You're welcome. I hope it was helpful towards the end goal.

 

[melloelky]

oh it is,an article linked stated about keeping it located @12:00-3:00 or 9:00.ideally 3:00 works for me.keeping the drain plug above 3:00 is important.i can't confirm if i have a sump or not on my sanden.the conversion to the rear center discharge might be an option also.I've gotta see how much room i have under he pump too.the hose kit should be here in a week or so.i think I'll end up screwing two fittings on the pump and start staring and screwing around with it see what i come up with.

 

[melloelky]

 

[Texas82GP]

Damn! So clean you could eat off of it!

 

[melloelky]

for some reason i can't post a picture of the back of the pump but there's not a lot of room back there for a rear discharge conversion.

 

[Doug Chahoy]

Your setup is what I want to do with mine. Part numbers and dealers, please.

 

[melloelky]

Ok,just to be sure which Are you referring to the
belt/pulley/brackets/compressor etc?i can dig that up but it'll have to wait till tommrow nite.