63 Starfire 394 A/C Question

[Guest Coffeeguy4]

I'm adding A/C to my 62 Starfire that has a 63 394 in it.  First question: is the water pump different?  I can't find any info on an AC water pump, but often times there is a difference.  I did get a triple pulley for it from a junkyard via mail.  Second question; I found a stock AC mount for my engine.  It has the generator type bracket on it (instead of alternator).  As you guys would be aware that gen has two pulleys and hangs downwards, which makes it an odd duck for finding one.  Any suggestions?  I'm using a stock (reman) compressor with a Vintage Air Heater and AC Unit. 

 

Thank you much!

 

Rick

[Guest]

Good for you in using the stock type compressor. Do not have a clue about the alternator problem, but as far as the water pump goes you might want to try and ask a reputable parts supply if there are two different part #'s for a A/C-non A/C car. Thinking this might be the same s Olds, I'm into Pontiac's, all non A/C Pontiac's do not have a Radiator shroud around the water pump fan and- A/C cars do.

[dlh61olds]

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A STANDARD  WATER PUMP AND  AN A/C WATER PUMP  IS  A LARGER BEARING IN THE A/C PUMP BECAUSE OF THE ADDITIONAL LOAD.  OTHER WISE THEY WILL INTERCHANGE.

[dlh61olds]

Try Desert Valley Auto Parts. Any 1963 Olds with the 394 CID engine with A/C would have the parts you could use.

 

Good luck, Dave

[Guest Coffeeguy4]

Is the timing chain cover depth the same with an 1963 A/C 394 vs a non A/C 1963 394?

 

I've gotten two different 3 groove harmonic balancers and neither of them have a long enough shaft on the back to go all the way to the driveshaft without hitting the water pump.

 

I'm stumped on this one.