Hi, Looking for one AC bracket for my 1976 Olds 98 car was a very low mileage but did not have the AC bracket that goes from the back of the compressor to the bolt on the engine head I thought maybe in 76 they didn’t have one but my 76 manual shows that they did and it’s called a strut. Appreciate any help

Greg

 

Give me time to look at my Linden-built Regency and at the junker 76 Custom Cruiser and see how they're made. If the Cruiser has it, it's yours.

 

I appreciate your efforts mostly want to make sure it’s needed

Greg

 

That brace isn't on my 76 and shows no sign of ever having it. Neither does the Custom Cruiser. Far as I know heads have never been off either. 98 compressor was replaced about 20 years ago.

Thinking maybe they used 71-75 drawing in the shop book? Could also have been an assembly plant thing since Linden and KC were building all carlines but Cadillac.

98


Custom Cruiser

 

Wow that’s really interesting I couldn’t imagine mine being taken off being very low mileage I really appreciate you checking for me thanks for the info!!

Greg

 

Any time!😎 Why are we here if not to help each other?

Did you ever sell the other 98? Might look and see if 73 had the brace. Back then, if they could save a dollar or a pound of weight, they'd do a running change in a minute.

 

Yes I did sell the 73 two door and now trying to sell the 73 4 door. Both of those cars had the brace or strut on the back of the compressor

Thanks again

 

Greg, does your engine have the stud in the back of the head for the bracket to attach to? That would be a tip off if it is or isn't there.

 

Good call! on the head bolt thing i just went out to look and there is a normal head bolt on the 76 not the studded one so i guess that answers that, its not suppose have the bracket.

Thanks Guys

 

You're welcome.

 

Checked my 76 Regency, no strut or any sign there ever was one.
I just bought mine, only has14k mi. on it and I am pretty sure it is bone stock original.

 

Guess I was all worried for nothing lol
Nice work finding a low mileage original

Greg