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A/C Compressor Troubles (help.. please)

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.
'88 Thunderbird LX
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Engine:  FR B303 cam, GT40P heads w/ Trickflow valve springs, Explorer upper/lower intake, SR cold air intake w/ MAF
Exhaust:  shorty headers, BBK O-R X-pipe, glasspacks w/ turn downs
Misc:  8.8 rear, Saleen SC replicas 17x8/17x10, Mach 1 front springs/SN95 rear springs
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'74 F100 Custom 351W

A/C Compressor Troubles (help.. please)

Reply #2 –
Quote from: 88turbo;438879
Autozone is is known for oddball parts. Try a different store.

This!!
Current: 1986 Thunderbird, 105k 3.8/C5, 2 tone  Midnight Wine/Medium Taupe, wing windows, wire wheel covers.


Former: 1985 Cougar GS 115k Oxford White/Regatta Blue, 5.0, full console, 14" 8 hole aluminum T-Bird rims, Edelbrock valve covers.

A/C Compressor Troubles (help.. please)

Reply #3 –
I have an 86 5.0.  The shop I used had to get one from Napa.

Go Fast the first time.  The tickets the same.
86 Thunderbird 5.0.  All original good weather driver. Tbird Reg #53035
86 Thunderbird TC.  All original good weather driver.  Tbird Reg # 58555
87 Thunderbird TC.  All original good weather daily driver.  Tbird Reg # 64647

A/C Compressor Troubles (help.. please)

Reply #4 –
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.
84 TurboCoupe with 302 .010 over - 9.8 : 1 Forged Pistons - Edlebrock Goodies:  Aluminum Heads #6037, Intake #3821, 65mm TBI/EGR #3824/3827, Camshaft #3722 -  Interactive System & Technologies Mass Air with 24# Injectors - A9L - 3g Alternator - BBK shorties, Cat Converter H-pipe, Magniflow lers - World Class T5 1352-169 (1986, V8, WC, 3.15 3.35 1.93 1.29 1.00 0.68) OEM Clutch Cable - 7.5 Trac Lock with 3.08 and slapper bars from 82 Mustang.