fj40charles
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Best on board air, Tank or compressor?
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WOLO HIGH-OUTPUT 110-PSI 12-VOLT AIR COMPRESSORS - JCWhitney Auto Parts
How about that for a compressor?
How about that for a compressor?
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My guess is that it's not going to preform well. "Fast-pumps 400 cu. inches of air per minute", that's what .25 cfm? "Draws only 10 amps", most usable trail pumps draw 30+ amps.
Has anyone made a bracket to put a York on a 3FE? I've got the open spot where the air pump used to be...
Could a separator/filter not be used?
alia176
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Search for Jon Held; he did this on his 3FE and used the smog pump bracket I think.
about 2 years ago i did a york on my fj80 with the 3fe, sorry no pics because iam deployed :*( if i remember right i grabed a pump and bracket off a volvo and there was not too much fab work to be done. i sold the rig to this guy (IT1fire) and he moved to NC i think, he maybe still around you could try him..
This could be a dead post, but I was wondeirng if anyone had a pic of a York in an SBC? I'm thinking of putting it in the old AC spot which is now a blank pulley. I'm thinking about the bracket to mount in this position. Anyone have a pic or specs?
alia176
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There should be some floating around in the Pirate4x4 forum. Just a thought.
I'm surprised ARB hasn't come up in the conversation. Maybe it's because the general opinion is they don't stand up well to the competition?
Either way, I've had my ARB compressor about a year and I love it. Granted I have no experience with CO2 or any other compressor, but to fill each tire up from about 18 PSI to about 35 PSI only takes a couple minutes. My only comment is that the compressor does get hot, but all of the components from the compressor, to the hose and fittings are well made and it takes up almost no room in the bay.
Either way, I've had my ARB compressor about a year and I love it. Granted I have no experience with CO2 or any other compressor, but to fill each tire up from about 18 PSI to about 35 PSI only takes a couple minutes. My only comment is that the compressor does get hot, but all of the components from the compressor, to the hose and fittings are well made and it takes up almost no room in the bay.
alia176
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Yes, you haven't tasted the forbidden fruit, known as the York
A belt driven compressor will out perform any 12v electrical compressor, regardless of the manufacturer. As you found out, the ARB comp gets hot but having it installed in the engine bay, doesn't do it any favors either. The compressor is already hot and then it's getting even hotter by doing its job. The lifespan of the air compressor is decreasing with each cycle. If you pop the hood open while the thing is running should help it out a little.
DanS HJ-45
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Yes, you haven't tasted the forbidden fruit, known as the York
You're calling your York "forbidden fruit?"
Seriously, I suspect your York puts out more air than our shops compressor. It's a lot folks, and I've taken free air from this guy, might even be faster than using my CO2 tank--no joke.
Dan
Anyone know of a good source for the 10cfm York? I would like to mount one in my 80 but information on what car to get them out of is slim. I have seen posted that the Volvo 240 comes with one is that correct? Unfortunately I do not have a lot of time to run around to different wreckers to see if they have any.
Call or go by your local non-dealer Volvo repair shop. They all have a few parts 240s out back. Worked for me.
Also, the saginaw PS pump sitting on top of the York has the right pulley for an easy PS upgrade.
It looks this just for reference.
I would say York. I was going to run the above set up on my 2F, until I decided to swap in a 1HZ, but the York is still getting mounted to that. Plus, depending on your engine set up, you can some times run your York through your air cleaner.
rusty_tlc
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Uhhh....You're calling your York "forbidden fruit?"
Seriously, I suspect your York puts out more air than our shops compressor. It's a lot folks, and I've taken free air from this guy, might even be faster than using my CO2 tank--no joke.
Dan
Naw`way to easy.
rusty_tlc
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Here is an interesting page about using the Sanden pump for OBA.
The Sanden is a nice choice because it has a lower profile than the York. However it it not a wet sump pump like the York. This link explains how to get around this problem without in-line oilers and coalescing filters.
Grungles Homepage
The Sanden is a nice choice because it has a lower profile than the York. However it it not a wet sump pump like the York. This link explains how to get around this problem without in-line oilers and coalescing filters.
Grungles Homepage
We used those in the '70s and they are a pump activated by the compression in the cylinder but no air from the cylinder enters the pump, hose or tires. We called 'em 'Chuffer pumps' from the sound. I still have one, I'll take a pic one of these days.
Tell me about your regulator. I put together the same system minus the regulator. I think I should add one.
thanks.
rusty_tlc
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Go to the local Home brew store and buy a regulator. Or search on line for "beverage co2 regulator". Given how much money I've spent over the past years on a CO2 system, I'd save your $$$$ and get a GOOD electric or, better, mechanical air pump.
