[sigchuck]

Hi guys, I recently went with a different intake on my 1983 911. The prior owner had installed a Griffiths/Kuehl compressor/bracket set which I would like to keep, but one of the bolt heads on the back of the compressor housing is hitting the outside intake stud for the number 4 cylinder.

The compressor has a double row pulley, and previously the belt rode in the groove nearest the back of the car.

I loosened the compressor from the "cradle" that mounts to the bracket that adjusts for belt tension. I can't mess with the positioning of the bracket that adjusts for tension, but it does look like I can laterally shim the compressor away from the engine (push it closer to the rear of the car) in the cradle about 6-7mm using washers and possibly longer bolts and I'll have enough clearance. It also looks like I can use the groove closest to the front of the car with this arrangement and keep the belt aligned with the crank pulley. I'm also able to close the decklid without interference between the pulley side of the compressor and the lid.

I'm probably overthinking this to no end, but wanted to ask whether anyone sees any issues with my proposed solution. Thanks in advance!