How do I build onboard air setup (like a York compressor)?

[guido666]

I've heard about people using York compressors and A/C compressors to build 100% duty cycle, engine driven air sources. Where can I find out more information about doing this? Are there places that offer kits for BBC? What parts would I get to build my own?

 

[readymix]

Google.

 

[perp]

http://www.kilbyenterprises.com/

 

[colbystephens]

pm muddytazz for a link to his write up on a local forum. it's great - he did it for under $100. he also makes york brackets which he sells.

 

[guido666]

Cool.

 

[goldwing2000]

And of course, there's always the CK5 Tech Section:
http://www.coloradok5.com/york.shtml



Also have this link bookmarked:
http://www.nwjeepn.com/onboardair.htm

 

[afroman006]

I dont recall this being mentioned in any tech article but I wouldnt consider them to have a 100% duty cycle. I dont have a york yet but a few of my friends that do say they get hella hot prety quickly. We have speculated that this might be because they are compressing air instead of freon (usually hot ass engine compartment air at that) and arent cooled as well.

 

[guido666]

Point taken.

 

[sinner4]

Very nice write up here. I'm planing to do the same on my truck. All I need is a BBC out of the vehicle to fab everything up. Its just too heavy to lift up to fit everything.
http://nwtrailblazers.proboards67.com/index.cgi?board=tech&action=display&thread=1131244122

 

[cbbr]

Mine gets hot, but runs for a long time first. Here is what I did - http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=128396&highlight=oba