A/C compressor to air compressor
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A/C compressor to air compressor
Is it possible to convert a factory piston-type A/C compressor to a simple air compressor? Something like this might be pretty useful to a 'wheeler or someone like me who will be taking their truck camping in some very remote areas.
It could also open the door for a CTIS system.
It could also open the door for a CTIS system.
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Usually you use an air smog pump. The A/C compressor relies on a lot of lubrication in the actual air lines for longevity. Without Googling it, I would say it wouldn't really work.
But, to use the smog pump or grab an actual compressor from a junk heavyduty truck would be the way to go. It's what we did at work to fabricate a compressor on an 86 F700.
Josh
But, to use the smog pump or grab an actual compressor from a junk heavyduty truck would be the way to go. It's what we did at work to fabricate a compressor on an 86 F700.
Josh
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Yes. The York style A/C compressor can easily be converted into air compressors. They do tend to pump some oil out. See ::Kilby Enterprises::
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It is a common conversion if you have the York style compressor. The York is great for this application because it has a regular oil reservoir. If the compressor is not mounted horizontally, oiling shouldn't be an issue.
Try this link:
Project Jeep CJ-7 - Onboard Air System York AC Compressor Conversion
You should also be able to do some net searching and find plenty of information on this swap.
Jason
Try this link:
Project Jeep CJ-7 - Onboard Air System York AC Compressor Conversion
You should also be able to do some net searching and find plenty of information on this swap.
Jason
