Magnum FEAD on an LA Engine

[JedIEG]

I would like to add A/C to my 72 Satellite and am debating between a 2V belt setup with an SD7H15 compressor or try to run all accessories off of a magnum to get the same compressor for less, higher capacity alternator and a serpentine setup. I am not planning to run a Magnum timing cover to retain the mechanical fuel pump. Has anyone run a reverse rotation fan and water pump on the LA timing cover to make this kind of set up work?

(So we don't get hung up on this, I do know the magnum cover has additional mounting bosses for the compressor. I will have to come up with some work around bracketry. Also I don't have garage space for a magnum swap at the moment)

 

[Dipstick]

FWIW, I currently have three cars running a Sanden compressor with a single 3/8" V-belt and I've seen many others.

 

[bearman]

Sanden, has a hd version that you can get either pulley system. The new clutch has a fuse built in to save the compressor invade of problems. But you have to get the had model from truck.

 

[JedIEG]

Do you happen to know a Sanden PN or OEM application for a 2 groove pulley compressor?

 

[bearman]

Sanden sd 508 dual v grooves. Should be able to get it at vintage air. Freightliner has them also have the serpentine style also. Just ask for hd model.

 

[bearman]

Here is a pic

 

[rumblefish360]

The LA lacks the required mounting bosses and 1bolt hole is on the passenger side cylinder head, the drivers has a lack of a couple of bolt holes for P/S FWIW. Unless you move to a Trick Flow head, the conversion won't work.

I would like to add A/C to my 72 Satellite and am debating between a 2V belt setup with an SD7H15 compressor or try to run all accessories off of a magnum to get the same compressor for less, higher capacity alternator and a serpentine setup.

(So we don't get hung up on this, I do know the magnum cover has additional mounting bosses for the compressor. I will have to come up with some work around bracketry. Also I don't have garage space for a magnum swap at the moment)