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LUV2XCLR8 · 11-19-2005, 11:13 PM

My buddy is a mechanic and he was telling me about this yesterday,
is he full of it or what, since the ROADSTER will not need A/C it may
just be worth it to try it, would keep the install a lil cleaner since I
wouldn't have to figure out a place to mount me a pump, thoughts?

phantom dually · 11-19-2005, 11:19 PM

I have heard that somewhere.

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-19-2005, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by phantom dually

I have heard that somewhere.

Really? Hmmmm if it would work I could tuck everything outa site

**N2TRUX** · 11-20-2005, 01:11 AM

You may have heard of "engine driven compressors" that are commonly used to run air systems for bags on 2wd's and air up tires, etc on 4wd's. These are actually a/c compressors. They were OEM on various older veihicles like Ford, and Jeep. The are a very square compressor unlike the typical round a/c compressors.

There is a major difference between them that makes them compatable for this application. The York compressor have a sealed oil reservoir to lubricates the compressor. Most round (or radial) compressors are designed to run a wet system. They require oil to be in the refrigerant system for lubrication.

Due to this design, the common GM compressors will not work. If you want to run an engine driven compressor, you will have to adapt a York compressor to your motor.....

qksilver · 11-20-2005, 01:15 AM

What they use for an air pump, 4X4's, is the chrysler style A/C compressor. It can be converted easily but i didn't pay a lot of attention how. Jeep magizine probably has the tech article, or look under off road boards too.
Not to try to sell you anything but I have that style compressor, it was used for add on air in the old days before the sanyo compresser. I have it on a 72 burb with P/S. I am going with factory A/C. Compressor with brackets and pully's. Pm me if interested..........
Thanks,
Steve

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-20-2005, 08:48 AM

Thanks trux, I too have heard the GM one won't work, the Chrysler
one mentioned above is the one that was reccomended to me also.

Izzy · 11-20-2005, 11:45 AM

You need a York 210 or 209.

The Sanden style pumps that are on GM's are the ones everyone is referring to.

69TowRig · 11-20-2005, 12:11 PM

Visit Kilby's site: http://www.kilbyenterprises.com/ or http://www.onboardair.com for lots of tech info and ideas.

11-19-2005, 11:13 PM	#1
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Anyone ever used there A/C compressor for air bags My buddy is a mechanic and he was telling me about this yesterday, is he full of it or what, since the ROADSTER will not need A/C it may just be worth it to try it, would keep the install a lil cleaner since I wouldn't have to figure out a place to mount me a pump, thoughts? __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

11-19-2005, 11:19 PM	#2
phantom dually Project92 SWB stepside Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 4,793	Re: Anyone ever used there A/C compressor for air bags I have heard that somewhere. __________________ 92 C1500 stepside 496 Stroker Competiton Engineering Ladder bars/QA1 coilovers. Dana 60 rear with 4.10 gear and posi. Bonspeed Palisade 20x12 in rear w/335/30/20 and 20x8.5 front w/245/40/20. 5/8 drop with Belltech springs/DJM spindles/drop shocks. WWS Progress thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=140448

11-20-2005, 01:11 AM	#4
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: Anyone ever used there A/C compressor for air bags You may have heard of "engine driven compressors" that are commonly used to run air systems for bags on 2wd's and air up tires, etc on 4wd's. These are actually a/c compressors. They were OEM on various older veihicles like Ford, and Jeep. The are a very square compressor unlike the typical round a/c compressors. There is a major difference between them that makes them compatable for this application. The York compressor have a sealed oil reservoir to lubricates the compressor. Most round (or radial) compressors are designed to run a wet system. They require oil to be in the refrigerant system for lubrication. Due to this design, the common GM compressors will not work. If you want to run an engine driven compressor, you will have to adapt a York compressor to your motor..... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-20-2005, 01:15 AM	#5
qksilver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Pines NC Posts: 3,853	Re: Anyone ever used there A/C compressor for air bags What they use for an air pump, 4X4's, is the chrysler style A/C compressor. It can be converted easily but i didn't pay a lot of attention how. Jeep magizine probably has the tech article, or look under off road boards too. Not to try to sell you anything but I have that style compressor, it was used for add on air in the old days before the sanyo compresser. I have it on a 72 burb with P/S. I am going with factory A/C. Compressor with brackets and pully's. Pm me if interested.......... Thanks, Steve

11-20-2005, 08:48 AM	#6
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: Anyone ever used there A/C compressor for air bags Thanks trux, I too have heard the GM one won't work, the Chrysler one mentioned above is the one that was reccomended to me also. __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

11-20-2005, 11:45 AM	#7
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	Re: Anyone ever used there A/C compressor for air bags You need a York 210 or 209. The Sanden style pumps that are on GM's are the ones everyone is referring to.

11-20-2005, 12:11 PM	#8
69TowRig Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 894	Re: Anyone ever used there A/C compressor for air bags Visit Kilby's site: http://www.kilbyenterprises.com/ or http://www.onboardair.com for lots of tech info and ideas. __________________ -Chris Building a stripper, one part at a time: 1969 K5, 307, 3spd, 3 seats, hard top. Added Pwr Discs, Pwr Steering, Aux Battery, T-case Skid, Lighted Sidemarkers, HEI, Lock-Right Diff, ECE Class IV Hitch, 32" MT/Rs. Parts to Install: Hand Throttle, Console, Tow Hooks, Dual Horns, AM-FM, Dealer Swing-Away Tire Carrier, Gas Tank Skid. Also building a 1950 Willys CJ-3A and off-roading a 2001 Nissan Frontier on 1-Ton Portals...



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