cbremer
NAXJA Member #393
[font=verdana, arial, helvetica]as you know, one of the more common methods of adding OBA to an XJ while keeping the A/C is to get an open element air filter and moving the battery to the spot previously occupied by the airbox (for me, the intake would have to be CARB-approved, living in CA and all), which also involves lengthening the battery cables. my method requires buying a new battery (Odyssey PC925), but that's it.
all i needed to do was fab up a couple of brackets that hold the compressors together at 4 points, as well as space them apart 1/8" so the pulleys don't rub. i also cut the corner of the battery tray so the belt wouldn't rub. i was able to re-route the original belt while keeping all accessories spinning the correct direction. i completed this little project in 2 afternoons-about 6-7 hours total.
i still need to do something with the upper hose since it's a little more stretched than i'd like it to be, as well as get a steel strap to use as a battery hold-down. also need to wire up a switch near the driver's seat. i'd like to incorporate a tank somewhere- maybe a 2-3' long piece of 3" or 4" pipe behind the front bumper? Right now i'm using it to run my ARB, and to air up tires- it's a little slow on the tires, but not too bad. An air tank should allow me to use air tools (if for only a few seconds at a time
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comments/constructive criticism/suggestions are always appreciated[/font]
all i needed to do was fab up a couple of brackets that hold the compressors together at 4 points, as well as space them apart 1/8" so the pulleys don't rub. i also cut the corner of the battery tray so the belt wouldn't rub. i was able to re-route the original belt while keeping all accessories spinning the correct direction. i completed this little project in 2 afternoons-about 6-7 hours total.
i still need to do something with the upper hose since it's a little more stretched than i'd like it to be, as well as get a steel strap to use as a battery hold-down. also need to wire up a switch near the driver's seat. i'd like to incorporate a tank somewhere- maybe a 2-3' long piece of 3" or 4" pipe behind the front bumper? Right now i'm using it to run my ARB, and to air up tires- it's a little slow on the tires, but not too bad. An air tank should allow me to use air tools (if for only a few seconds at a time
)on to pics:
comments/constructive criticism/suggestions are always appreciated[/font]
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