This bulletin supplements Dealer Service Bulletin 81-I-84 dated September, 1981.
To improve the accessibility to the air compressor mounting pivot bolts, a new base plate, P/N 2091148, entered production on January 11, 1982, replacing P/N 2039415 (see illustration).
In the event bolt loosening occurs causing fracture of the P/N 2039415, base plate, use of the current design will allow for adequate clearance to properly torque the pivot bolts to (160-170 lb. ft.) 217-230 N.m. Chevrolet has determined that when torque levels are maintained, satisfactory bracket life will occur.
Use of the P/N 2091148, bracket, will also require P/N 11502417, compressor drive belt.
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