ARCHIVE Bringing back the York OBA bracket and pulley kit!

[cahill]

Did the prototype allow for a winch with the ARB? Could it fit with a OEM bumper? Maybe you could design it to fit both the OEM and ARB at the same time? If not, there is still the driver side step area that needs some love with all your free time . I know it probably won't be profitable due to the many variable slider designs but couldn't resist asking again - I still have OEM steps by the way if you decide to torture yourself with that project. I know everyone says to get rid of them but I have kids and don't wheel crazy but like having OBA. I just need a place to mount a tank and haven't taken the time to design a mount for it. I also have the stock rear bumper and the spare under the vehicle so I can't use that spot.

 

[TYM4FUN]

Did the prototype allow for a winch with the ARB? Could it fit with a OEM bumper? Maybe you could design it to fit both the OEM and ARB at the same time? If not, there is still the driver side step area that needs some love with all your free time . I know it probably won't be profitable due to the many variable slider designs but couldn't resist asking again - I still have OEM steps by the way if you decide to torture yourself with that project. I know everyone says to get rid of them but I have kids and don't wheel crazy but like having OBA. I just need a place to mount a tank and haven't taken the time to design a mount for it. I also have the stock rear bumper and the spare under the vehicle so I can't use that spot.

In your situation, I would just install a tankless system, or carry a portable one...

 

[cahill]

In your situation, I would just install a tankless system, or carry a portable one...

I could have gone that route and considered it but after weighing pros and cons I happily went with Joey's York OBA and manifold and have had it intstalled. I have tank in the garage waiting to be mounted. Just have to mount air connectors after that and I would be done. While I think it would be nice to add armor etc, the reality is that I can get pretty remote with 33's and stock set up and like the ability to have OBA without taking up interior space of the vehicle. It is nice to have peace of mind that I have air, that my wife can use air tools to change tires without struggling with the lug nuts when she is out on her own, and many other uses that are just convenient but not necessary. You don't have to have a lift or be rock crawling to need to air down or experience a tire puncture or be far from help. I could go tankless but that limits the air tool use. One of these days I may get around to making a mount but Joey's would be prettier.

 

[TYM4FUN]

I could have gone that route and considered it but after weighing pros and cons I happily went with Joey's York OBA and manifold and have had it intstalled. I have tank in the garage waiting to be mounted. Just have to mount air connectors after that and I would be done. While I think it would be nice to add armor etc, the reality is that I can get pretty remote with 33's and stock set up and like the ability to have OBA without taking up interior space of the vehicle. It is nice to have peace of mind that I have air, that my wife can use air tools to change tires without struggling with the lug nuts when she is out on her own, and many other uses that are just convenient but not necessary. You don't have to have a lift or be rock crawling to need to air down or experience a tire puncture or be far from help. I could go tankless but that limits the air tool use. One of these days I may get around to making a mount but Joey's would be prettier.

Ahhh, didn't know you had the York already...Sorry.

 

[NLXTACY]

Well, after a paralyzingly long wait, the coelescing filters finally arrived to complete the OBA-2KIT for the York OBA folks.

 

[TYM4FUN]

@NLXTACY

Hi,

What is the size of the port to tank here? I would like to use a 90° swivel instead of the straight hose adapter.

Thank you.

 

[NLXTACY]

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@NLXTACY

Hi,

What is the size of the port to tank here? I would like to use a 90° swivel instead of the straight hose adapter.

Thank you.

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3/8” NPT to 3/8” hose

 

[TYM4FUN]

After installing, idler is about 1/8" inboard. This is causing contact with TB coolant hose. York and fan pulley line up perfectly. Washer to fix?

 

[bryson]

After installing, idler is about 1/8" inboard. This is causing contact with TB coolant hose. York and fan pulley line up perfectly. Washer to fix?

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I hate needing to do stuff like this but sometimes I have no choice. I’ve only heard this from ONE York customer but it seems there is an idler misalignment and it’s making the belt run along a non-linear path. Not ideal. All things being equal it seems like a York pulley issue (maybe swapped pulleys?) but it doesn’t matter. Need to get this one squared away for the customer.

Option one was the customer suggested cut and re-welding the idler strut to move it out 1/8”. I hate that because then everything he opens his hood to brag about his York, everyone gets reminded that it was hacked to work and really not representative of my stuff. I can’t have that. Which brings me to option two. Had a new idler adjustment bolt and collar machined to move the idler pulley at least 1/8” out. This should look kinda familiar because it’s the same idler adjuster bolt used on the alternator and the AC idler. Well, it’s the same I use on the York OBA.

Until I hunt down the actual issue, and hopefully it’s a one off issue, I’m posting my temporary/potential permanent solution. Sorry folks, I’m not perfect but I’m definitely trying

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[Rusty Marlin]

Had the same problem. I flattened the mounting tab on the steel line bringing the pipe closer to the engine and creating clearance for the belt.

 

[Rusty Marlin]

Joey, When are the next batch of manifolds going to be ready?

 

[TYM4FUN]

Had the same problem. I flattened the mounting tab on the steel line bringing the pipe closer to the engine

Doesn't fix the misalignment issue though.

 

[Rusty Marlin]

Doesn't fix the misalignment issue though.

Right you are. Mine aligned perfectly using a piece of .5 rod stock for the guage. I hand tightened the engine and York bolts and jimmied the whole shebang till the rod stock told me everything was lined up. Then I torqued all the bolts. Are you out of adjustment range?

 

[TYM4FUN]

Right you are. Mine aligned perfectly using a piece of .5 rod stock for the guage. I hand tightened the engine and York bolts and jimmied the whole shebang till the rod stock told me everything was lined up. Then I torqued all the bolts. Are you out of adjustment range?

York and fan pulley are square to eachother and bracket is furthest outboard as possible. Seems only the pulley mount is shy....

I will triple check my work Monday.

 

[ericb1]

Joey worked real hard to fix my alignment issue and provided a solution. I sent plenty of pics and he was on top of it

Now I just need him to sell me a turbo.......

 

[Dubbinchris]

Joey worked real hard to fix my alignment issue and provided a solution. I sent plenty of pics and he was on top of it

Now I just need him to sell me a turbo.......

What was the solution?

 

[TYM4FUN]

Also heat shield would have to be cut. Couldn't get the back bolt in and already firm against the York bracket. @NLXTACY Is it possible I got a bracket from the old batch? As you can see with this bolt here, bracket is farthest out as possible.

 

[Rusty Marlin]

Heat sheild had to be notched on mine too, this is mentioned in Joey's instructions.
The belt rubbing on the hose clamp was a suprise, however. Like I said above, flatten the mounting tab out and the pipe/hose will move closer to the engine block.

Is the York pushed to the back of it's mounting slots as far as it will go?

 

[TYM4FUN]

Heat sheild had to be notched on mine too, this is mentioned in Joey's instructions.
The belt rubbing on the hose clamp was a suprise, however. Like I said above, flatten the mounting tab out and the pipe/hose will move closer to the engine block.

Is the York pushed to the back of it's mounting slots as far as it will go?

Thank you for your insights. I went ahead and bent both coolant mounting tabs as close to the head as I could. That gave me enough clearance for the belt. I also continued to fiddle with the alignments and came to a good point I am happy with. I will roll the heat shield at the corner for clearance.

I appreciate your help and replies.

 

[TYM4FUN]

Finished the York install today. Took me a bit to sort out all the angles and how I wanted the lines to flow, and it fell together perfectly. Quite, clean, space saving, and the speed of inflation is AMAZING! Glad I could support you and great job on the kit @NLXTACY