underhood compressor head?

[Dieseltorkin]

should be able to look up the specs somewhere to figure out what the high side psi is of the ac system. I had a 5 gallon res tank on the ranger. With the compressor running i could run an impact for changing wheels or what not. If i were to do anotherone i would add in a pressure switch to disenguage the clutch automaticly when a certain psi is reached just as a saftey feature.

[djanzen]

Most a/c compressors will build to around 150psi if they are in good shape. I am currently doing this to my truck. moving the alt. to the secondary position and mounting the compressor on top of the engine. project is taking a long time because I am giong to do this on a 0$ budget. just a pet project. will post pics when done..

[builtnotbought]

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[metallitera]

i thought there were only a select few AC compressors you could do this with that had the compressor oil seperate from the freon because most all of them have the oil in the freon thats constantly circulating and being cooled while the system is running. using as an air compressor wouldnt have any oil.

or am i smokin crack?

[djanzen]

Originally Posted by metallitera

i thought there were only a select few AC compressors you could do this with that had the compressor oil seperate from the freon because most all of them have the oil in the freon thats constantly circulating and being cooled while the system is running. using as an air compressor wouldnt have any oil.

or am i smokin crack?

Yes you are right. You have to use a york style compressor. think of early to late seventies or up to about mid eighties heavy equipment and farm machinery.

[dalton1]

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[VIAIR]

I can't in good conscience (and a desire to stay gainfully employed) give the web addresses. But there are some outstanding writeups on this conversion and if done correctly it's a great set up!! I have done several and have really liked them, especially the mounting. If done using the correct mounts this can be as slick as anything out there in regard to fit and finish.

[dbkerley]

Originally Posted by djanzen

Yes you are right. You have to use a york style compressor. think of early to late seventies or up to about mid eighties heavy equipment and farm machinery.

After reading I remembered we had some in the shop. I walked down and picked one up to try this out. Y'all keep me up to date. The one I got appears new and uses the v-belt on the pulley so I know that will have to be converted.

Here are some numberS from it:

No. YN2664865
Pt. D3AH-2875-AB

07-73

Clutch is: L50-2409-ID
506

I hope this may be of some help.

[SteveKran]

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