Vintage Air Front Runner System Install - Front Of The Pack

The alternator was a cinch to install, using only two bolts to get it fastened down. The 3/8-inch 12-point bolted through the front of the alternator to the bracket while the other 8mm 12-point fastened up top through the back of the bracket.

Now for the real meat and cheese: Installing the A/C compressor. This portion of the build required the use of two supplied aluminum spacers and two 5/16-inch 12-point bolts with 5/16-inch Nyloc nuts and washers. The ears of the compressor contain sliding bushings that, once mounted, are drawn in and clamp once the bracket is compressed.

We made sure the water pump pulley was in the correct position, then slid it on with four 5/16-inch 12-point bolts and four 5/16-inch AN flat washers to fasten it down. We then torqued it down to 22 ft-lb.

Since the power steering pulley does not come assembled on the pump, we had to use a pulley installer. Once the pulley was pressed onto the pump we could install it onto the support bracket. From there we used two 5/16-inch 12-point bolts with two 5/16-inch AN flat washers.

We threw the crank pulley on the ATI front balancer. Using the supplied 3/8-inch AN flat washers and three 3/8-inch 12-point bolts, we torqued it all down to 25 ft-lb.

We installed the supplied dowel pin into the main bracket assembly. From there we located the pinhole and installed the tensioner spacer. We then aligned the tensioner and tensioner bracket on the main bracket using a 3/8-inch 12-point bolt and torqued it down to 37 ft-lb.

With the belt tensioner securely fastened, we could begin to wrap the belt. Our kit came with a 66-inch belt because it was ordered with power steering. Using a 1/2-inch socket, we released the tension, wrapped the serpentine belt, and lined up the grooves.

Not only will this Front Runner system allow for a completed look, it will provide more underhood clearance for other accessories. We like the fact that this kit really cleans up the front end of the motor and adds the modern-day amenities of A/C and power steering