converting a.c. pump
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Bullet3600
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1058576
I'd like to know as well since I don't plan on doing a refrigerant changover from the old R-12. I's sure we'd need a small tank and a pressure relief valve so as not to blow the tank................Bullet[addsig]
I'd like to know as well since I don't plan on doing a refrigerant changover from the old R-12. I's sure we'd need a small tank and a pressure relief valve so as not to blow the tank................Bullet[addsig]
1058579
try this website and see if it helps you out at all.
http://www.jedi.com/obiwan/jeep/yorkair.html[addsig]
try this website and see if it helps you out at all.
http://www.jedi.com/obiwan/jeep/yorkair.html[addsig]
Bullet3600
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1058596
72 that site is cool, I appreciate that. It looks like i'll be playing around with that this spring.................Bullet[addsig]
72 that site is cool, I appreciate that. It looks like i'll be playing around with that this spring.................Bullet[addsig]
Snitty
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1058605
its a long but not tough process.... i could make a write-up here.. but the websites would give much better detail with pics... if you go to the site 72cj5 sent... you will see obiwan's conversion/install... its pretty good... just make sure that if you use a stock compressor.. you have to have an oiling mechanism on it or it will die fast... i plan on doing that with a compressor from a honda... thats about all those cars are good for, taking apart and putting the parts to good use[addsig]
its a long but not tough process.... i could make a write-up here.. but the websites would give much better detail with pics... if you go to the site 72cj5 sent... you will see obiwan's conversion/install... its pretty good... just make sure that if you use a stock compressor.. you have to have an oiling mechanism on it or it will die fast... i plan on doing that with a compressor from a honda... thats about all those cars are good for, taking apart and putting the parts to good use[addsig]
Snitty
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1058738
I'll be building my own brackets out of angle iron... basically... any compressor is just about the same as the next... most new compressors are Sanden compressors. I will make my bracket to fit in the stock AC location. For lubrication... the local hardware store has a kit including an in-line lubricator, seperator, regulator, and 6 point manifold. the lubricator goes between the intake filter and the inlet valve. The seperator goes after the pump and before the manifold. The manifold splits the lines to go to the regulator, tank, front and back lines, gauge, pressure switch, and safety valve. most people don't use, or need, a regulator... I will be using that for my air shocks. It won't require much oil... a regular in-line air tool lubricator will do the trick just fine, most good grade oils should work as well... i've read that 10w30 motor oil works great. any other questions... just ask[addsig]
I'll be building my own brackets out of angle iron... basically... any compressor is just about the same as the next... most new compressors are Sanden compressors. I will make my bracket to fit in the stock AC location. For lubrication... the local hardware store has a kit including an in-line lubricator, seperator, regulator, and 6 point manifold. the lubricator goes between the intake filter and the inlet valve. The seperator goes after the pump and before the manifold. The manifold splits the lines to go to the regulator, tank, front and back lines, gauge, pressure switch, and safety valve. most people don't use, or need, a regulator... I will be using that for my air shocks. It won't require much oil... a regular in-line air tool lubricator will do the trick just fine, most good grade oils should work as well... i've read that 10w30 motor oil works great. any other questions... just ask[addsig]
Snitty
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1058763
I was thinking of using the condenser from the AC unit or even a heater core set up in front of the radiator or a similar high wind spot to use for a compressor intake cooler. one side would go to a filter, the other to the compressor... this way... instead of using hot engine bay air.... it would be cooled before entering the compressor... which would in turn cool the compressor[addsig]
I was thinking of using the condenser from the AC unit or even a heater core set up in front of the radiator or a similar high wind spot to use for a compressor intake cooler. one side would go to a filter, the other to the compressor... this way... instead of using hot engine bay air.... it would be cooled before entering the compressor... which would in turn cool the compressor[addsig]
1059293
I've done it. Probably 18yrs ago now! Still using it! :-D Still runs & operates great!
While wheeling up in elevation, the pop-off valve (set at 150psi) occasionally blows off excess pressure due to elevation changes. First couple times, scares some stuff into my shorts! Big mechanical FART under my jeep? I'm thinking something just ruptured! (when it would happen) but then I'd realizde it was only the pop-off valve reliving pressure. :lol:
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I've done it. Probably 18yrs ago now! Still using it! :-D Still runs & operates great!
While wheeling up in elevation, the pop-off valve (set at 150psi) occasionally blows off excess pressure due to elevation changes. First couple times, scares some stuff into my shorts! Big mechanical FART under my jeep? I'm thinking something just ruptured! (when it would happen) but then I'd realizde it was only the pop-off valve reliving pressure. :lol:
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