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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: redding CA
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5.3 a/c compressor, capable?
Question for the pros out there,,,. Do you guys think I could use the stock
a/c compressor from a 2004 5.3 L to fill my airbag suspension tanks? Any info will be appreciated. |
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Re: 5.3 a/c compressor, capable?
It is possible but it isnt internally oiled like a york so you would have to use some kind of oiler.
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Re: 5.3 a/c compressor, capable?
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Thanks for the input, any other suggestions? ![]() Last edited by paisaloco67; 10-17-2008 at 10:36 AM. |
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Re: 5.3 a/c compressor, capable?
Don't know how much of a PITA it would be, but I had a belt driven air compressor on a trail rig I had. Can't remember the brand...
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Re: 5.3 a/c compressor, capable?
I agree with blazerboy, everyone I've known that has tried to use a "converted" compressor other than a York has burned it up, even with a recirculating oiler setup. They have all switched to Yorks - which will be your best bet if you need an engine driven compressor. You can get a serpentine pulley for a York from either a Volvo application or a Kenworth application, but it's $100+.
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Re: 5.3 a/c compressor, capable?
The reason I wanted to stick with my stock a/c compressor is because its already on my engine and since I wont be using it for its original purpose it
seemed convenient to use it for my bags. The york compressor its very nice but expensive. Thanks a lot guys for all your info ![]() |
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