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Converting A/C compressor to an On-board Air Compressor

Old Dec 9, 2009 | 02:16 PM
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I am right there with you....still waiting for the coffee to kick in
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 4.3L XJ
Any compressor will will work as an air compressor. The Sanden is the best. But you could still use your stock compressor. The trick is to hook up a mister on the intake. The only AC compressor that has a crank case that will hold oil is the York, and it is only on older models and is very large.
you can get yorks in a few sizes, they arent any bigger then the one you posted pics of. Iv seen them in fords, datsuns, they are used still to this day on a lot of service trucks.
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 4.3L XJ
This is good, but needs a back flow preventer valve to keep the pressure from leaking back through the compressor when it is off.

AKA check valve. You can get some from suicidedoors.com (low rider site but has tons of products for air related things)


Here is a link to it all

http://www.suicidedoors.com/catalog/air-management

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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by tisz
AKA check valve. You can get some from suicidedoors.com (low rider site but has tons of products for air related things)


Here is a link to it all

http://www.suicidedoors.com/catalog/air-management


Leader Hoses??? Why are they selling pants?!?!
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 01:13 PM
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lol Viair makes pretty good products. I have a 150psi 100% duty cycle comp from them for 4 years now on my s10 and its still just works away
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 02:52 PM
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Easy cheesy.
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 05:08 PM
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the factory compressor is already a sanden compressor
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 05:11 PM
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this is my york compressor for on board air



I'm keeping the a/c so I'll be installing this hanging off to the right...which means I need to relocate my batteries to the back.
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 05:34 PM
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I did this a couple months ago. All I did was had the systemed emptied, cut the hose, and used hose barbs to connect the in and out. For the in I used a breather filter, tool oiler, and then into the pump. For the output I have a filter into a tee with a pop off valve and quick connect. Works really good with no tank. I can fill my 31s from 15psi to 30pis in about half a minute.
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 11:12 PM
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For all your OBA needs:http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthrea...ight=pdx%27ers

I finished mine up earlyer this week. with a 6gal tank in the rear it powers my 1/2" Impact with ease.. hell for short bursts the OBA will power the impact without the tank!
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 01:27 AM
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Originally Posted by jon_89
I did this a couple months ago. All I did was had the systemed emptied, cut the hose, and used hose barbs to connect the in and out. For the in I used a breather filter, tool oiler, and then into the pump. For the output I have a filter into a tee with a pop off valve and quick connect. Works really good with no tank. I can fill my 31s from 15psi to 30pis in about half a minute.

Very Nice Jon_89!
Its simple, yet, effective.

Could I hook this up to a tank, if I wanted too, at a later date?
Im assuming I could....???
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 01:52 AM
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thanks.yeah i was going to use a tank but dont want to spend $70 and it would be pointless as i have no air tools. if you wanted to run air tools i think you could with no tank due to good flow. if more flow is needed increase the engine rpms a bit.
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 02:07 AM
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Originally Posted by jon_89
thanks.yeah i was going to use a tank but dont want to spend $70 and it would be pointless as i have no air tools. if you wanted to run air tools i think you could with no tank due to good flow. if more flow is needed increase the engine rpms a bit.

I just wanted to know, incase I ever wanted a tank. I dont have any air tools of my own right now either.
But definitely good design! I like things that are simple and effective.
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 07:54 AM
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owning a pickup that has air ride.... one thing i havent seen is anyone use a pressure switch to shut the comp off. So if you do decide to use a tank install a pressure switch. Then you dont have to worry about over filling AND it will keep your tank aired up to the pressure of your liking (depending on what you buy)

This is what I use. I like it because it has the switch, relay etc built into it. Just connect it to your tank, clutch of comp, power and ground.
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Old Dec 11, 2009 | 08:28 AM
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Thanks, Tisz!
And it sounds easy enough for me, lol, if I ever wanted to install a tank.

Mechanics Im just naturally inclined at, but when it comes to electronics, like circuitry, switches, & wiring schematics...yeah, not so good.
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