I went to my local Auto Zone to buy a new compressor for my 88 5.0 Bird. When I went to put the new one on, I noticed that the bottom of the compressors were different.
The compressors mount in 4 places on the bottom.
The old compressor fit (obviously). When I went to put the new compressor in, the compressor would not fit in the brackets that the old compressor fit in. I am so confused as to why the hell this happened. I've been through several different brands trying to find a compressor that fits.
Any ideas? I'm stuck. I'' try to get pictures for you guys. I can't be the only one who has had this problem.
Autozone is is known for oddball parts. Try a different store.
I have an 86 5.0. The shop I used had to get one from Napa.
could have been a performance swap on the belt setup. Smog delete, power steering pump relocation, under drive pully's etc... That would mean a different compressor than would be t-bird. maybe even a mustang AC swap. good luck.