Today, I started work on installing the Classic Auto Air system beginning with the compressor.
In advance of today, I painted the compressor mounting brackets and the spacers for their installation. I painted them with a remaining can of the Semi-Flat Black Krylon that matches the under hood paint I did years ago.
The first bracket I installed was the mount which attaches to the engine head. The bolts included in the kit were not long enough (1" rather than 1.25"). Additionally, they were 7/16" bolts when I needed 1/2" bolts. Before installing the first bolt, I already had to run to the store for more parts.
Once that was installed, I gathered the parts to install the front bracket for the compressor. This requires removal of the water pump pulley, alternator, alternator bracket, and several water pump bolts. I also drained the anti-freeze so it would not start leaking as I removed the various bolts holding everything in place.
Once I had those items removed, I decided to go ahead and remove the water pump. The retaining bolts have been leaking and the gasket is likely no good. This will give me an opportunity to pick up a new gasket and replace it. I can also touch up some of the engine paint which was discolored by leaking anti-freeze.
Since I have everything out, I cleaned up the water pump pulley, alternator bracket, and the water pump and touched them up with another coat of paint. I'll let them dry and pick up a water pump gasket before moving forward.
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