poohbear Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Hi all, just had a moment of clarity and was wondering whether anybody can elighten me further - thinking about on board air and the likes of the ARB electrically operated compressors, I was wondering whether anybody had tried fitting a mechanically driven compressor in the engine bay - Would it be possible to have something similar to an air-con compressor with an electrically operated clutch to allow air on demand? How would you manage storage of compressed air supplied this way and would it even be possible to use an air-con compressor to provide air given that it usually compressors a liquid? Thoughts? Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrKev Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 From the tech archive: http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=2527 http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=2115 http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopic=13723 There are others on this forum too.... Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 I've just bought a 110 with an on-board air system fitted, there's an air-con compressor on the engine, which fills a tank under the sill. There is what appears to be a pressure switch which activates the clutch in the compressor, presumably to keep the tank filled up to the correct pressure. An outlet comes out by the driver's door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohbear Posted June 24, 2010 Author Share Posted June 24, 2010 Awesome - guess I know what to keep myself busy with once I've stopped the truck pouring it's vital lubricants all over the drive! Thanks guys. D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 This is a 200TDI (as per your sig)? I have a 210 York on mine. A solid 5 cfm. It puts out as much as a decent shop compressor. Cheap and easy to install. This first picture is on a 2.5NA, but it is the same exact mount for the 200TDI Here is the simple bracket on the air compressor And the engine side on the 200TDI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyNissanPrairie Posted June 25, 2010 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I've got a modified Sanden AC compressor with v-belt clutch wheel, and all new-IP67 sealed pressure switch, braided stainless hose's, manifold, pressure relief valve, gauge, PCL fitings, inlet filter, oil lubricator, oil remover (for lubing AC compressor) basically everything needed for full onboard air setup, never fitted or used. Going on Ebay-I'll stick a post up when its listed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohbear Posted June 25, 2010 Author Share Posted June 25, 2010 What sort of price are you thinking of for the lot? Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyNissanPrairie Posted June 26, 2010 Share Posted June 26, 2010 not sure what its all worth-its all decent stuff-SMC oilers/filters, Norgen PRV, etc. Gonna bang it on the bay unless you make an offer I can retire on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St Peter Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 i have nearly finished my system on my 3.9 v8 using standard air con pump with lub. in and filter on way out have had it working very pleased .will post pictures soon .fitting megajolt now will show photos of once finished no more room left in engine bay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert123 Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 This is a 200TDI (as per your sig)? I have a 210 York on mine. A solid 5 cfm. It puts out as much as a decent shop compressor. Cheap and easy to install. This first picture is on a 2.5NA, but it is the same exact mount for the 200TDI Here is the simple bracket on the air compressor And the engine side on the 200TDI Hi just wondering what the pump is as i cant find one if these on the internet? what do i search for? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 the compressor above is a 210 York lots of info via google https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=210+York&rlz=1C1ASUC_enGB582GB582&oq=210+York&aqs=chrome..69i57&sourceid=chrome&es_sm=122&ie=UTF-8#q=210+York+compressor&revid=54445199 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Brock Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 You need to be looking at a Yank car to find one TBH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Member Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Lots of older Volvos used them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobber Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 I have a NA 90 out on the drive with a compressor driven via a belt on the engine. Oil gets pumped into the top of the compressor then drains back down into the engines sump. First time I have ever seen one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohbear Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 Holy thread revival Batman! I still have the sanden air-con compressor that I brought back in 2010 ready to start this project , it's sat in a box in the garage - Problem is I no longer have the project vehicle! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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