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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 08:42 AM
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turning AC into air compressor

Has anyone done this before? I don't use the ac in my 87, i'd rather take the top off. This seems much more useful. The only thing I would change is the wiring to ac cluch. I'd put in a pressure relay to turn off, and a check valve to keep air in.
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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 01:55 PM
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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 02:48 PM
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i did it once on a chevy van -- the compressor didnt make a whole lot of pressure so i got a valve that would let 3 lbs ( i think) through and would hold back 150 lbs (i think its been awhile) with a pop off valve on the tank. also had another truck that just had afitting on compressor to hook air line to and a switch to turn it on when needed
 
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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 02:52 PM
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Do they make a compressor that bolts into it's place that I could do the same thing?
I want to get a bit air bag that I can inflate if I get stuck somewhere by myself.
 
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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 02:56 PM
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i used the a/c compressor that was on the van
 
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How many PSI does it put out?
http://wt4x4.net/tech/onboardair.htm
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