AC to Air comressor

zacks_40 · Nov 06 2009, 04:22pm

anyone done this or is it possible with the rangers AC unit
i have a 94 ranger 4x4 with air and was wondering if i could do this without having to put another AC off an older vehicle.
thanks

*Wheat* · Nov 06 2009, 04:28pm

What are you asking?

*Tumbler* · Nov 06 2009, 04:29pm

He's asking if he can convert his stock a/c compressor to compress air. Answer : I have no idea, I've only used Sandens and Yorks.

Blhde · Nov 07 2009, 12:24am

Yes you can.

You would need a an oiler on the air inlet. This is why most people use the yorks and such.

zacks_40 · Nov 07 2009, 01:33am

are the Yorks your talking about the old ACs off older trucks like the old fords???

1mean02hd · Nov 07 2009, 08:46am

Yorks are the older piston-style compressor. They have an actual crank case and wont spew oil everywhere. The newer style compressors are scroll compressors, sort of like a supercharger. They pump the oil throughout your AC system. If you can figure out the oiling issues, converting an AC compressor over to an air compressor is really easy. Put a filter on the low (suction) hose and route the high side to a tank.

zacks_40 · Nov 07 2009, 08:15pm

sweet thanks alot

*Tumbler* · Nov 07 2009, 09:33pm

Hey, I have a brand new, never used 1/2" in-line oiler from suicidedoors.com
..
That I will sell you if interested.

1mean02hd · Nov 08 2009, 05:45pm

Could even use an oil separator on the high side and route a hose so it drains back into the suction side some how..

Nov 06 2009, 04:22pm	#1
zacks_40 saawwwweeeeeetttt Join Date: May 2008 Location: nor-cal Posts: 15 Friends: (0)	AC to Air comressor anyone done this or is it possible with the rangers AC unit i have a 94 ranger 4x4 with air and was wondering if i could do this without having to put another AC off an older vehicle. thanks

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Nov 06 2009, 04:29pm	#3
Tumbler Built To Outlast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pa Posts: 719 Friends: (0)	He's asking if he can convert his stock a/c compressor to compress air. Answer : I have no idea, I've only used Sandens and Yorks. __________________ Freedom Isn't Free, Remember the Blood That Bought This Right. Semper Fi ..1998 Half Bagged.. Auto w/ 4.10's DEI remote start. Garmin Nüvi 205W Cobra XRS 9730 Silverstars Slam Specialties - 1998 Jaguar XK8 Drop Top v8 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 2008 Ford Focus-41MPG

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Blhde A&P In needof a Jay Oh Be Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Rockford IL Posts: 3,566 Friends: (0)	Yes you can. You would need a an oiler on the air inlet. This is why most people use the yorks and such. __________________ 99 x-cab 4x4 4.0l auto mods, cranked t-bars, silencer delete, k&n drop in, Trans Go stage 3 shift kit,3200stall Fuddle Racing Torque Converter, VANIR 63mm TB, Roush split rear exit exhuast, E-Fan, JBA headers Auto up/down both windows, OHC, EATC

Nov 07 2009, 08:46am	#6
1mean02hd Harley Davidson Driver Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chase, Maryland Posts: 373 Friends: (1)	Yorks are the older piston-style compressor. They have an actual crank case and wont spew oil everywhere. The newer style compressors are scroll compressors, sort of like a supercharger. They pump the oil throughout your AC system. If you can figure out the oiling issues, converting an AC compressor over to an air compressor is really easy. Put a filter on the low (suction) hose and route the high side to a tank. __________________ '02 F150 Harley Davidson Edition- Big, Blown, and Bad (5.4L S/C 13 lbs. of boost) '94 Ranger Supercab- V8 swap- DONE! (Needs some interior work) '89 Mustang GT Super sick build has commenced (306, Trick Flow heads, S- Trim) Check it out at: www.cardomain.com/id/1mean02hd


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Nov 07 2009, 01:33am	#5
zacks_40 saawwwweeeeeetttt Join Date: May 2008 Location: nor-cal Posts: 15 Friends: (0)	are the Yorks your talking about the old ACs off older trucks like the old fords???

Nov 07 2009, 08:15pm	#7
zacks_40 saawwwweeeeeetttt Join Date: May 2008 Location: nor-cal Posts: 15 Friends: (0)	sweet thanks alot

Nov 07 2009, 09:33pm	#8
Tumbler Built To Outlast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pa Posts: 719 Friends: (0)	Hey, I have a brand new, never used 1/2" in-line oiler from suicidedoors.com .. That I will sell you if interested. __________________ Freedom Isn't Free, Remember the Blood That Bought This Right. Semper Fi ..1998 Half Bagged.. Auto w/ 4.10's DEI remote start. Garmin Nüvi 205W Cobra XRS 9730 Silverstars Slam Specialties - 1998 Jaguar XK8 Drop Top v8 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 2008 Ford Focus-41MPG

Nov 08 2009, 05:45pm	#9
1mean02hd Harley Davidson Driver Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chase, Maryland Posts: 373 Friends: (1)	Could even use an oil separator on the high side and route a hose so it drains back into the suction side some how.. __________________ '02 F150 Harley Davidson Edition- Big, Blown, and Bad (5.4L S/C 13 lbs. of boost) '94 Ranger Supercab- V8 swap- DONE! (Needs some interior work) '89 Mustang GT Super sick build has commenced (306, Trick Flow heads, S- Trim) Check it out at: www.cardomain.com/id/1mean02hd