86 300-6 a/c parts question

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I looked into this, as I wanted to ditch the dead York compressor on my 81. What I found out was that the the clutch assemblies between the 82-86 compressors and the serpentine ones were way different as well as how the body mounted. Ultimately it was looking like the only practical way was going to be to convert to serpentine which was more of a project than I wanted. There certainly may be solutions I don’t know of, so if you come across any please share!
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The aftermarket AC companies can supply V-belt or serpentine pulleys on the front of compressors. No biggie for them.
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I have had all of the hardware to convert to serpentine, but I prefer a separate belt for all the functions for reliability...
Serpentine is at least as reliable as V, if not moreso.  Also, if a V-belt breaks, it's conceivable that you might not notice it for a while (assuming it doesn't foul into the other belts).  But with serpentine, you'll know instantly.  And you only have to carry 1 belt to keep everything working.  I've done some rough craziness with my truck, and I've never thrown a belt (back when it had Vs, or now that it's serpentine).
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