M1078 AC install

[Xengineguy]

I’m working on an alternative to the stock Lmtv ac compressor mount and location. Also a different way to mount the ac condenser.. I don’t know how it will work but willing to try something different. A few photos for fun.

 

[Keith Knight]

Nice job! I would definitely agree with that location.

 

[Third From Texas]

Nice work.

Yeah, if you look to the 3116/3126/C7 in civilian applications you will see a/c compressors mounted on the passenger side.

I don't know that I've ever seen a non-military setup that used the driver's side.

 

[coachgeo]

@Xengineguy ..... am I correct that Waterloo's compressor mount also go on Driver side? I have one.... just not at stage to mount AC.

If so....... does make me wonder if your Idea could be used to mount a second alternator. My concern is would it have enough belt wrap and if it would/would not work with Vbelts (long story.... but doing so would help me solve some issues not 12v related).

Got no working alternator right now on the truck.... but have three non Neihoff 24v's have to use. Thus need to do Alternator sooner than AC. Least one of them and 12v convertor I have ready to go also.

One of the 24v is slated for the APU; replacing its 12v

 

[Xengineguy]

I don’t think an alternator would fit in that location. I had to tip the ac compressor at an angle to make the clearance needed.
and the charge air tube has just enough clearance after some modification.

 

[GeneralDisorder]

What's the compelling reason for locating the compressor on the other side of the engine? The hose connections for the evaporator and condenser are on the driver's side. Belt wrap on the pulley looks a little light. Probably not an issue.

Just observations. I'm sure it will work fine.

 

[coachgeo]

ignore me....... wont let me delete

 

[Xengineguy]

What's the compelling reason for locating the compressor on the other side of the engine? The hose connections for the evaporator and condenser are on the driver's side. Belt wrap on the pulley looks a little light. Probably not an issue.

Just observations. I'm sure it will work fine.

I didn’t want to spend the money for the pulley and mounting brackets. And spend the time to install the brackets on the drivers side.
Sounded like quite a project all by itself. The ac hoses route down the right inner frame rail and cross like the heater hoses.
In front of the radiator. As you can tell I don’t mind fabricating and trying something different.