Joined: Thu Jul 08 2010, 10:24PM
Location: Pleasant Hill, CA
Posts: 415
Since my timing chain is shot so bad that the distributor can be 180 degrees off at a moments notice I have been looking over the job to get ready. Have everything I need including a new timing cover and bolts so I don't spend a whole day cleaning and painting before installing. Looking at the task it seems that the AC compressor shares two bolts st the top of the timing cover. However, removing those doesn't get the bracket out of the way since the bracket then has two more under the clutch. Then there are the two that hold another compressor bracket to the intake. Obviously either two can hold the compressor but with all off the compressor is loose. I don't want to have to remove the compressor since that means dealing with the fittings as I have no way to catch the freon in the compressor. So has anyone done a similar job in removing the timing cover with a AC compressor right above it???
Remember...when you pull out a few long bolts out of the timing cover,there will be coolant that will come out of the hole. Put on some silicone at the top of the threads when installing them to prevent seepage.Clean those bolt threads on a wire wheel REAL good.
Joined: Thu Jul 08 2010, 10:24PM
Location: Pleasant Hill, CA
Posts: 415
I can see that this is going to be a bit** to do as the AC bracket is one big piece under the clutch. Seems to me that the compressor will need to be raised to help get the bracket up enough to pull out the water pump. That would give an extra few inches to work on the timing cover. Why does it seem that everything but the bathtub is bolted one way or the other to the water pump and timing cover
Joined: Fri Oct 01 2010, 01:54PM
Location: Lacey, Wa
Posts: 7
Yes this job is a Yeep. There. I've said it. I've done the timing chain on my 73 fury. The nice part about the AC is the lines are flexable enough where you can lay it next to the engine. You'll see as soon as you start wrenching on it. With that being said if the AC is a pain in the butt wait until the new timing cover is installed the front of the engine. Getting it off is one thing. Putting it back on. Oh man. On my car I have the AC compressor back off because I needed to take the intake manifold off due to a vaccum leak. Followed with carbon build up in the egr and crossover ports. 73 and on cars are notorious for this. Just giving you a heads up. I think 73 360 cars are great. The drivablity, and handling is great, and I love the braking. Once it's finished enjoy!