Sanden AC compressor install

[Ralph]

So I have been rebuilding my 73 cuda and have installed a new sanden type ac compressor and appropriate brackets. The motor has been rebuilt and I want to start it without an refrigerant in the AC system.
At this point I do not have the hoses etc to complete the AC system but wanted to mount everything so I can get the fan belts in to run the alternate etc.
Will I harm the compressor spinning it without refrigerant, the electrical will not be hocked up so no change of turning it on by accident.
Please advise

thanks to all

Ralph

 

[moparleo]

No problem. The compressor needs power to energize the electric clutch pulley. No problem running empty.

 

[74 challenger]

Just keep the caps on so nothing can get in it.

 

[moparleo]

Absolutely!

 

[Ralph]

Great - thanks to all

Ralph

 

[drewtx]

Hello, can I ask what kit you used or where you got your Sanden mounting kit?

 

[cv70chall]

I did the same thing and we first modified the old compressor bracket- actually cut it and was able to mount the Sanden (That was on the small block) Since changing to the 440, we again modified/ cut some stock steel, sanded and basically made the bracket.
I'll post pics of it on here this weekend.

 

[cv70chall]

Pics of Sanden compressor on 440 engine.

 

[Balushi]

Can i install sanden a/c compressor on 340 engine under shaker hood