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If you're really anxious to get this engine started (and it sounds like you are), you can probably buy an A/C bypass pulley at your local auto parts store. It takes the place of the compressor and is basically a "dummy" pulley. You can set the compressor off to the side (may sure you secure it somehow from flying around the engine compartment, maybe hose clamps) and leave that job for later while you get everything else set up.