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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 01:13 PM
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Belt driven Air Compressor

I have been thinking about different setups for air compressors. Thinking there has to be an affordable alternative to some of the belt driven options. Does anyone know if you can you the compressor for a/c system? I don't know how high of pressure it can built up. I am only looking for around 100 psi or so.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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I seen where someone posted about one a little while ago( few months) when they were doing their airbags, maybe a search will come up with more Mike.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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There is a braket you can buy tha uses the mount for a dual alt. set up so you can keep your factory a/c ...but the only problem is the braket allone is $700.

You can use your a/c compressor but Im not sure how to convert it.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 04:31 PM
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that was the main thing. What needs to be done to convert an ac compressor. I was thinking the second alternator location would work well.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 04:36 PM
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If I was you, I would go and try to find a wrecked PSD w/dual alternators and buy the bracket off from that and use that spot. I love my A/C to much to just up and eliminate it.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 04:44 PM
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I would by no means eliminate my AC. Was thinking of finding a second ac compressor to convert and locate it in the same location as the second alternator would be. The big part I like about it is being able to control the clutch on it.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by cangim
I would by no means eliminate my AC. Was thinking of finding a second ac compressor to convert and locate it in the same location as the second alternator would be. The big part I like about it is being able to control the clutch on it.
You have a good point. I never thought of being able to control the clutch. I don't have any idea how a A/C compressor works but I would assume it would be something like an aircompressor. I would also think that there has to be something that lubricates the A/C compressor. Wouldn't think it would be the A/C fluid that would lubricate the compressor but I have never heard of oil in the A/C compressor.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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You have a good point. I never thought of being able to control the clutch. I don't have any idea how a A/C compressor works but I would assume it would be something like an aircompressor. I would also think that there has to be something that lubricates the A/C compressor. Wouldn't think it would be the A/C fluid that would lubricate the compressor but I have never heard of oil in the A/C compressor.
that's where the problem lies,no lubrication without refrigerant
the old york compressors had a crankcase and could be used for an air compressor,don't know how you would lube a rotary
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by robinsonpowerstroke
If I was you, I would go and try to find a wrecked PSD w/dual alternators and buy the bracket off from that and use that spot. I love my A/C to much to just up and eliminate it.
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I would by no means eliminate my AC. Was thinking of finding a second ac compressor to convert and locate it in the same location as the second alternator would be. The big part I like about it is being able to control the clutch on it.
That wouldnt work, the compressor wouldnt just bolt up. You would have to fab it yourself, or buy the 700 bracket... thats why it hasnt been done to many times before.


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that's where the problem lies,no lubrication without refrigerant
the old york compressors had a crankcase and could be used for an air compressor,don't know how you would lube a rotary
IIRC the website I saw used a york compressor with there 700 bracket..and you had to buy it seperatly.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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dosent the 444e's have air compressors on board? EVEN if you couuld rig it up it would have to dump at 115 or so which would be koooool sittin at the red light and then chhh really confusing everyone around you
 
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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Here's the best write up I've seen on it. It's done on a Chevy, but you get the idea. Get the York like this guy did. It doesn't need to be lubed via the air it moves, just fill the reservoir on it and go.

York air compressor
 
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 08:09 AM
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dosent the 444e's have air compressors on board?

only if the truck has air brakes.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 08:41 AM
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Well then if it doesn't have airbrakes, like our trucks, there must be some sort of bracket that will work for the 444.
 
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