York on 454 question

[k5blazerguy]

Just bought a 454 and a parts truck from a guy. The motor he said came from an RV and plan to drop in the Blazer. When it showed up it had this York compressor on it… Before I get too excited, anyone know if this will work as an air compressor? Took a pic of the tag. Got busy and didn’t take anymore pics. Can get more tomorrow

 

[Wes Harden]

yes it can be converted to an air compressor. It has an oil sump, so doesn't need gas to oil the pistons.

 

[sweetk30]

As said above . And its a 210 the big one for the most air cfm .

 

[tarussell]

Please post up a few pics of the mounting brackets - always interested in seeing what/how different companies mount them up.

Like said up above the 210 is the one to use - getting your motor with the best version of the Yorks and the mounting brackets to go with it is a true home run!

 

[k5blazerguy]

Ok thanks guys! I thought so, but now I can get excited about it! Haha. I’ve always wanted to put a York in the blazer what a score!! I’ll get some more pics today.

 

[wazzabie]

I'm definitely interested in the mounting for the York. If I recall I think someone had made a kit to install these on V8s. I have a York left over from a VW that I parted out. Have yet to install it.

 

[tarussell]

Just reminding ya to post up some good pics of the York compressor mounting brackets.

I am wondering if they are different positioning than this high mount air compressor setup used on a tall deck big block?

 

[folkenheath]

Here's how I mounted mine already 15 years ago...I used the passenger side bracket from a 90 BBC serpentine, and then the drivers side I mounted the york custom. I had to use the back 6 ribs of an 8 rib pulley to get it to fit and align with the factory pulleys and keep it tucked in front of the cylinder head.

I made the two fittings myself out of steel pipe and flat plate, and used a breather as an air filter. The inlet is a little larger than the outlet.

 

[tarussell]

Here's how I mounted mine already 15 years ago...I used the passenger side bracket from a 90 BBC serpentine, and then the drivers side I mounted the york custom. I had to use the back 6 ribs of an 8 rib pulley to get it to fit and align with the factory pulleys and keep it tucked in front of the cylinder head.

I made the two fittings myself out of steel pipe and flat plate, and used a breather as an air filter. The inlet is a little larger than the outlet.

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Very nicely done!

 

[folkenheath]

Very nicely done!

Thanks, its been working great for 15 years now, its very fast!

But it does add a lot of oil to the pressurized air. I found an article on how to stop that, I'll try to post a link here.

 

[k5blazerguy]

Been outta town. Here’s a few pics hopefully helps.

 

[Wes Harden]

an Edlebrock 1902, that could be a great carb if hasn't been mistreated.

 

[k5blazerguy]

an Edlebrock 1902, that could be a great carb if hasn't been mistreated.

I think I’m gonna just drop this motor in the Blazer like it is and see what happens. lol. Maybe do a test start on an engine stand first and change gaskets.
I have another car id like to put the current vortec 350 in.

 

[Wes Harden]

that fan blade has to go it's bent and dangerous.

 

[tarussell]

Good pics.

I’m wondering if there is gonna be a hood clearance issue in a non medium duty square?

 

[k5blazerguy]

that fan blade has to go it's bent and dangerous.

Then it will be right at home in the blazer. lol.

 

[k5blazerguy]

Good pics.

I’m wondering if there is gonna be a hood clearance issue in a non medium duty square?

Hammer or cut off wheel will make sure it fits

 

[tarussell]

Hammer or cut off wheel will make sure it fits

Ha,ha - just tell folks it’s a blower!

 

[Blue85]

How will you repair the broken intake fitting?

 

[Wes Harden]

Possibly tap the Internal diameter