Using junk yard stock A/C compressor as OBA,

tonofclay2

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Clovis, CA

• Dec 15, 2008

• #1

After reading all the wonderful articles on OBS with a York from various sources, including a JY Volvo, I began to wonder why I couldn't just use a JY A/C compressor as the pump for an OBA system. It makes sense but somehow I think I missing something. A bracket could be made, maybe just below the alternator, or like others where the battery is then just hire it up.

 

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yossarian19

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Grass Valley, CA

• Dec 15, 2008

• #2

If I knew where the info was, I'd post it.
I know its been done. Google search it.
Two issues:
Where to place it to get enough belt wrap without interfering anywhere (or where to put it and which belt to use)
How to oil it, since A/C refrigerant has a lubricant in it / a lubricating property of some sort.

 

souske

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The land of competition

• Dec 15, 2008

• #3

http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=67760&highlight=TOTW

are y?ou talking about using a york or a sanden(stock style)
i just got my sanden oba hooked up, it makes pressure but not cfm, im adding tanks to compensate,

 

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gamma

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Mexico

• Dec 15, 2008

• #4

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=471962

THIS IS A GREAT WRITE UP, CHECK IT OUT.

 

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pb_beaker

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in a van down by the river

• Dec 16, 2008

• #5

gamma said:

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=471962

THIS IS A GREAT WRITE UP, CHECK IT OUT.

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thats almost how i did mine, i got a oil water seperator in line also.

 

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RalphXJ

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Columbiana, OH

• Dec 17, 2008

• #6

Here is how I did mine: http://jeep-forums.4wd.com/showthread.php?t=15071

I also happen to have a stock AC compressor, and a stock mounting bracket for sale if your intersted.

 

tonofclay2

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Location

Clovis, CA

• Dec 18, 2008

• #7

Nice, Nice. These all helped a ton. Then when I went to the junk yard to find another compressor I stumbled upon a york...so guess which one I picked!!! It came out of an 86 Wagoneer. Now I have to start designing the system and getting more info on where to mount it.

I'm keeping my A/C, so if anyone had mounted a York please let me know.

 

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tomcat

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North NJ

• Dec 18, 2008

• #8

tonofclay2 said:

Nice, Nice. These all helped a ton. Then when I went to the junk yard to find another compressor I stumbled upon a york...so guess which one I picked!!! It came out of an 86 Wagoneer. Now I have to start designing the system and getting more info on where to mount it.

I'm keeping my A/C, so if anyone had mounted a York please let me know.

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i expected to walk all day to find a york and pull one out. first wagoneer i came to had the compressor unbolted and pulled up and out of the way. i guess someone was looking for something else. utility knife to cut the hoses and I was on my way. easiest Junkyard pull i ever did.