AC Gauge Set - No clearance Alternator

[thegamemaster]

When you go to connect your gauge set to the high and low sides on the top of the compressor, there isn't enough clearance to connect the front (low side) gauge. How to you charge the system if you can't read it? Run it without the water pump turning (same belt)? I couldn't find a belt that would fit to run the just the water pump or water pump and alternator is in a position to give the compressor clearance. Am I missing something? How did the service centers ever fix the AC with the clearance so low?

1984 Toyota Tercel - 5d sedan - 130k all original.

Rodney

[SirFoxx]

there should be a low side service port near the drier as well.