Has anyone installed a YORK air comp. with a bb and A/C ?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

REPO1 · 04-03-2005, 01:33 PM

My truck is a factory BB with factory AC. Is it still possible to install a YORK air comp. to use with my air bag setup? There is also power brakes, so I am not sure how much room would be left.

Any ideas?

luisduran · 04-03-2005, 06:52 PM

I am working on the same project right now on a 72 c-20 with a 402 without ac.I built some brackets today,I will let you know how it worked.I will probably finish some time this week.

bagged91 · 04-03-2005, 07:35 PM

I have one on my 91' & I love it and a buddy is doing one on his dually. However you decide to mount it, I will give this advice, go and get a braided stainless steel leader hose with a nylon sleeve. I got a 16" line, 5/8" ID with 1/2" Male NPT fittings on both ends, cost me around $28.00 for the hose.The air coming out of these compressors is hotter than hell(almost) and will burst DOT airbrake line and rubber airline. Running hardline straight off the compressor is just asking for trouble because it won't flex with the engines movement.

Are you using the pipe thread adapters from Onboardair.com? I would recommend them if you aren't.

Also, check in the HELP section of your local parts store. Pick up an extra set of O rings for the compressor. They are in the A/C section. I have burnt up O rings with continuous use so it is good to keep extra's in stock.

Whether you are using a new compressor or a junkyard unit, be sure to drain out all of the old oil. You will need to use motor oil. The PAG oil or Ester oil won't cut it. I believe it is 12 oz. that you need. If you don't have a dipstick, you can easily make one from a coathanger. I believe for every 1/8", that equals 1 oz. so you would need to make the appropriate notches in the hanger. Or you can purchase a dipstick from O.B.Air.

Also, be sure to run a good coalescing oil seperator & a seperate water trap(after the oil sep) on it. If you don't, you will end up with a tank full of water/oil mix & the same in your valves & bags.

If you need any other help or tips, feel free to PM me.

L8R - Joe

04-03-2005, 01:33 PM	#1
REPO1 Shortbox wanna-be. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Fort St.John, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 773	Has anyone installed a YORK air comp. with a bb and A/C ?? My truck is a factory BB with factory AC. Is it still possible to install a YORK air comp. to use with my air bag setup? There is also power brakes, so I am not sure how much room would be left. Any ideas? __________________ 1970 Chevy C20 Custom Camper 402BB Turbo 400 trans. (Slowly becoming a '70 shortbox 1/2 ton) '71 Camaro SS 402/T400 resto '97 Z28 (11.41@127MPH)

04-03-2005, 06:52 PM	#2
luisduran Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tinley Park Il. Posts: 144	york air compressor I am working on the same project right now on a 72 c-20 with a 402 without ac.I built some brackets today,I will let you know how it worked.I will probably finish some time this week.

04-03-2005, 07:35 PM	#3
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	I have one on my 91' & I love it and a buddy is doing one on his dually. However you decide to mount it, I will give this advice, go and get a braided stainless steel leader hose with a nylon sleeve. I got a 16" line, 5/8" ID with 1/2" Male NPT fittings on both ends, cost me around $28.00 for the hose.The air coming out of these compressors is hotter than hell(almost) and will burst DOT airbrake line and rubber airline. Running hardline straight off the compressor is just asking for trouble because it won't flex with the engines movement. Are you using the pipe thread adapters from Onboardair.com? I would recommend them if you aren't. Also, check in the HELP section of your local parts store. Pick up an extra set of O rings for the compressor. They are in the A/C section. I have burnt up O rings with continuous use so it is good to keep extra's in stock. Whether you are using a new compressor or a junkyard unit, be sure to drain out all of the old oil. You will need to use motor oil. The PAG oil or Ester oil won't cut it. I believe it is 12 oz. that you need. If you don't have a dipstick, you can easily make one from a coathanger. I believe for every 1/8", that equals 1 oz. so you would need to make the appropriate notches in the hanger. Or you can purchase a dipstick from O.B.Air. Also, be sure to run a good coalescing oil seperator & a seperate water trap(after the oil sep) on it. If you don't, you will end up with a tank full of water/oil mix & the same in your valves & bags. If you need any other help or tips, feel free to PM me. L8R - Joe __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

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