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There are several videos & much information on converting sanden and yourk ac compressors for on board compressed air. Has anybody dug into a Toyota AC compressor ? Is it a wobble design with multiple pistons ?
Why isn’t the Toyota AC compressor suited for converting to an air compressor compared to other manufacturers ? In general an AC compressor is designed to run at 300 psi on virtually continuous duty cycle. I only need 120 psi for about an hour, once a weekend, to reair tires.It IS multi-piston (5) and does operate off of a Swash Plate...but is not a particularly suitable design for an air compressor.
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Stick with the York. It has a proven track record and has an oil reservoir for lubrication. No need to try to reinvent the wheel or press into service something you might have 'on hand' but not well suited to the task.
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I have three sitting in my shop right now.
He is saying that because the York has a oil reservoir I believe that keeps it lubricated. However the Toyota compressor is probably lubricated by the refrigerant oil passing through it. However I use a Toyota compressor on my fj40 from a fj60. I have used Toyota compressors as air compressors for quite a while. I do oil them manually once in a while.Why isn’t the Toyota AC compressor suited for converting to an air compressor compared to other manufacturers ? In general an AC compressor is designed to run at 300 psi on virtually continuous duty cycle. I only need 120 psi for about an hour, once a weekend, to reair tires.
The basic drill, is to block off the internal lubrication system & lube the back end with hi-temp bearing grease. In the old Sanden compressors block off is as easy as drilling out one existing hole, tapping, and locktight on a set screw.
@flintknapper , which of the ports in your pic, are linked to the back end ? I assume the front has an electric clutch ?
IF your purpose for using a A/C compressor is limited to only airing up tires infrequently then you can use about any compressor you can lay your hands on, do whatever mods are necessary and it will serve your purpose. But that might end up being a lot of work for such limited and specific use (depending upon which compressor you choose.Why isn’t the Toyota AC compressor suited for converting to an air compressor compared to other manufacturers ? In general an AC compressor is designed to run at 300 psi on virtually continuous duty cycle. I only need 120 psi for about an hour, once a weekend, to reair tires.
The basic drill, is to block off the internal lubrication system & lube the back end with hi-temp bearing grease. In the old Sanden compressors block off is as easy as drilling out one existing hole, tapping, and locktight on a set screw.
@flintknapper , which of the ports in your pic, are linked to the back end ? I assume the front has an electric clutch ?
The easy answer is that 99% of all vehicle AC compressors are lubricated through the refrigerant. The York is internally lubricated.