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| Author: | JeepMorrison [ Sun Dec 09, 2012 10:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Convert ac compressor to OBA |
Can you convert the ac compressor to On Board Air pump? Any details? Sent from my Home Phone using Tapatalk 2 |
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| Author: | kirksjeep [ Wed Dec 12, 2012 1:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Convert ac compressor to OBA |
Simple answer , Yes. I did it in my YJ. Check out websites like Kilby for their kits, but you can make your own. You will need some way of oiling the intake line and then removing the oil via a filter. Also, the charged air is very hot when it comes out. The line coming out of the compressor needs to be something cable of handling 150+ degrees. I don't know if it gets that hot, but it will melt right through PVC air hose. Just ask me how I know. I run a piece of braided steel line to a ZJ transmission cooler, and coming off the cooler I run a piece of copper line to the filter, and after the filter is all PVC line to the tank. I had a broken craftsman compressor that I stole the regulator and pressure gauges from. I got my pressure cut off switch from a place that makes kits for air powered train horns. The only specialty part I got from Kilby was the check valve. Be aware once you make this, everyone in your Jeep club will want to use it. I was the first in my club, but now there are 3 of us. I can go from 8 psi to 25 psi in my 35's in a little over a minute. It works awesome. If you google onboard air you will find several set ups and ideas. Good luck |
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