air con to on board air

[isuzurover]

Ben,
Your compressor looks like a york compressor which I believe has an oil sump unlike others which circulate oil in the system.

Dave

Yes it is a york, however they still do lose some oil. I have a Sanden 508 waiting to go on the other landie.
For the sanden type, the best option is to drill and tap the bowl of the oil trap to feed oil back to the intake continuously. However you can also run a tool oiler or fit a grease nipple to the body.

[mark2]

You dont need a tank if its just for tyre inflation - mine (no tank) will inflate tyres just as fast as my workshop compressor. You can always add one later - truck air tanks are cheap and have handy mount brackets as well as the right fittings.

An inline oiler for $10 from Bunnings on the inlet hose will keep it oiled if not a York type, a moisture trap ($13) on the outlet will take out the oil and moisture. Pressure switches are available on ebay. I'd recomend using a safety relief valve also, plus a non-return valve if fitting a tank.

Best to wire it through a separate switch and relay linked to the ignition circuit so the clutch doesnt inadvertantly stay engaged, resulting in a flat battery.

[discowhite]

You dont need a tank if its just for tyre inflation - mine (no tank) will inflate tyres just as fast as my workshop compressor. You can always add one later - truck air tanks are cheap and have handy mount brackets as well as the right fittings.

An inline oiler for $10 from Bunnings on the inlet hose will keep it oiled if not a York type, a moisture trap ($13) on the outlet will take out the oil and moisture. Pressure switches are available on ebay. I'd recomend using a safety relief valve also, plus a non-return valve if fitting a tank.

Best to wire it through a separate switch and relay linked to the ignition circuit so the clutch doesnt inadvertantly stay engaged, resulting in a flat battery.

also ARB, cheaper too.

cheers phil

[101 Ron]

Nippon Denso made a twin cylinder compressor that works like the york, but it is much smaller and easier to fit.
It was used on toyota corollas and toyota vans with 18R motors in the mid 1980s.(very hard to find now)
I use high temp nylon tube from the compressor to tank to stop any hot hose problems.
My system is auto running 110 to 140 psi, using a air tank (12 litres)pressure switch from a ARB shop, relays, safety pressure release valve set at 160 psi, tank drain tap, quick release fittings.
The bracket which holds the compressor on the motor was made from shelving Dexion welded together.
If just using for pumping tyres just use a simple hose off the compressor as it will push the air though the valve and into the tyre quicker than a tank.


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The system has been working for more than 3 years now with no problems.
The last big test of it was filling the belly of this monster so the brakes would release and I could tow start it.

In the above photo you can just see the hose dropping down from the front of my 101 and running back to the truck.
Any one who has been around me with the 101 knows the main job of the compressor is for the truck air horns.
The air pick up for the inlet for the compressor runs into the vehicles standard air cleaner so no extra air filter is needed , or water from creek crossings goes though the compressor.
Ron

[isuzurover]

Why are you running smaller tyres on the back of your 101???

[Basil135]

I might have found a solution to the question for "what cylinder to use"

At work, we have about 12 old emergency escape sets, containing compressed air. The label says to charge these to 200 bar, which according to my calculations, is lots & lots of PSI... More than enough...

So, if anyone thinks they can utilise a couple of these cylinders, drop me a PM. They measure 400mm long x 360mm in diameter.

They would probably need to be picked up from Adelaide, as transport could be an issue. If you would like to make a small donation to our Christmas show, it would be appreciated too.

However, if someone had the knowledge to make me a stored pressure rig, then we can chat about that too.

Cheers all.

[vnx205]

Why are you running smaller tyres on the back of your 101???

Good question. That means he would always be going up hill. Must be bad for fuel economy.

[Blknight.aus]

I might have found a solution to the question for "what cylinder to use"

At work, we have about 12 old emergency escape sets, containing compressed air. The label says to charge these to 200 bar, which according to my calculations, is lots & lots of PSI... More than enough...

So, if anyone thinks they can utilise a couple of these cylinders, drop me a PM. They measure 400mm long x 360mm in diameter.

They would probably need to be picked up from Adelaide, as transport could be an issue. If you would like to make a small donation to our Christmas show, it would be appreciated too.

However, if someone had the knowledge to make me a stored pressure rig, then we can chat about that too.

Cheers all.

bout 3000psi.....

a stored pressure rig? like as in a compressed air tank or as in a CO2 tank?

[Basil135]

bout 3000psi.....

a stored pressure rig? like as in a compressed air tank or as in a CO2 tank?

I was thinking a compressed air tank setup for myself. But, given their size, if someone was after a CO2 dump, then I cant see why these couldn't be used for that too.

[blitz]

Ben,
Your compressor looks like a york compressor which I believe has an oil sump unlike others which circulate oil in the system.

Dave

all refrigeration compresors are designed to circulate oil, truth is I ran a york compressor for years without ever adding oil to it all I did was run it till it stopped pumping out oil. Not that I have done it with the swash plate type as you have, but I suspect the same principle would apply. If you have time I will pull one apart and see if there is any concerns

Blythe