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*paisaloco67* · 10-17-2008, 12:47 AM

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.

blazerboy72 · 10-17-2008, 06:08 AM

It is possible but it isnt internally oiled like a york so you would have to use some kind of oiler.

*paisaloco67* · 10-17-2008, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blazerboy72

It is possible but it isnt internally oiled like a york so you would have to use some kind of oiler.

Thanks for the input, any other suggestions?

OLDIRON69 · 10-17-2008, 10:50 AM

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...

BlueJeep · 10-17-2008, 11:01 AM

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+.

*paisaloco67* · 10-17-2008, 10:24 PM

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

10-17-2008, 12:47 AM	#1
paisaloco67 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: redding CA Posts: 102	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.

10-17-2008, 06:08 AM	#2
blazerboy72 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Temple, Ga Posts: 854	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.

10-17-2008, 10:50 AM	#4
OLDIRON69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ben Wheeler,Texas Posts: 992	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... __________________ 05 2500HD 6.0 excab 69 LWB-Gone but not forgotten! 68 Dodge Charger 383/727 69 Dodge Charger-440/4spd

10-17-2008, 11:01 AM	#5
BlueJeep Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 1,608	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+. __________________ build threads: 86 Suburban 88 Jeep 6.0 swap 49 Chevy truck 54 Chevy wagon 86 Suburban lowered 4/6 54 Chevy wagon 49 Chevy/s10 mix 88 Jeep Wrangler rockcrawler

10-17-2008, 10:24 PM	#6
paisaloco67 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: redding CA Posts: 102	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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