Alternator and A/C brackets

[tanda62]

After doing extensive searches I have come up empty in my quest to find brackets for this alternator (https://www.summitracing.com/parts/TFF-7937BST) and this A/C compressor (https://www.summitracing.com/parts/TFF-4517NCDP)

With all the modifications I am adding to the electrical system (Sniper EFI, electric steering, A/C, stereo, electric fan and more) I need to up the amps.

I am trying to fit this on a 1963 289 R1 with A/C.  Summit said this would work (https://www.summitracing.com/parts/UAC-45002900FC) for the A/C compressor but the brackets are too wide for the feet on the compressor.

Before I design and make my own brackets, I am reaching out here to see if anyone else has found a solution to mount this combination of alternator and A/C compressor in their Avanti.  There are plenty of solutions for Hawks, Larks and Avanti IIs, maybe someone has adapted one of those?

Thanks, Tom

[1963r2]

Is there an appropriate sized compressor to suit the bracket?

Alternatively could you install spacers to take up any slack?

Pb

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Have you tried contacting Rogers Protofab? They make some custom accessory brackets for Studebaker engines.

https://rogersprotofab.com/automotive-projects.php

 

 

[tanda62]

That is an interesting lead, thank you for the information on Rogers Protofab.

[CaptainChaos]

Ebay has many mounting plates for York to Sanden swap for little money and also no effort.  This one for $50

[John Brissette]

This York to Sanden mounting plate is available from many sources and works well. I've made the conversion.

Having said that, you still need the OEM Alternator/AC Compressor bracket that the York compressor bolted to. The York to Sanden  conversion bracket has the same bolt pattern as the York compressor, and bolts to the original Alternator/AC Compressor bracket, positioning / mounting the Sanden compressor. As I recall, the slotting in the conversion bracket is for aligning the pulley/belt of the Sanden compressor.

 

[DaytonaR2]

I have the Protofab bracket and it is too tall for my 64 Avanti.  The hood hits with the compressor installed.   I ended up making my own.   I will sell the Protofab bracket for half price if someone can use it on another Stude.