SQRLPWR Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 do you use an inline oiler ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Whyte Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 I didn't, I oiled the air filter, had an inline filter though to remove that oil and water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Whyte Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/c-oba-conversion-write-up-pics-471962/ not a bad writeup there a better one somewhere with wiring for dummies lol..thats the one I used, looking for it ill post if i find it, really easy though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 thanks ..and this also seems comprehensive. could be a nice little project...I'm really getting into hacking my X :) http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f9/board-air-conversion-stock-tj-c-system-full-write-up-pictures-1382701/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted September 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 I did jump mine, and nothing. Tried turning it with a wrench, and it would hardly turn. I then ended up breaking the head off of the bolt that hold the clutch on to the pump. :facepalm: Jay, I'd say you should go for it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRUXterra Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 I love the AC conversion idea and if mine ever dies, I'll go that route. I've seen these type of conversion posts before and I was (still am) amazed at how well they work. I never use the AC in the X but won't hack the system until it fails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My04T4R Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 I love air conditioning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e36m3 Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 yeah, not a chance of me not having AC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My04T4R Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 Ill be honest i love ac so much that last year i had a loud bearing noise coming from my compressor so i paid 1500$ to get rid of that noise. Lol but onboard air would be nice I might buy that viair kit, just curious if anyone knows 1) can you buy any of that stuff locally? 2) is there anyone around here that could be hired to do a nice installation 3) how much would said installation be approximately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e36m3 Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 get that ARB compressor with 100% duty cycle. one of my buddies back home just replaced his VIAIR compressor for ARB'S bad boy and can run air tools. the price is high but you gotta pay to play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodie Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 Has anyone ever tried to install a second ac compressor? Don't think I could squeez it into my JK but might be possible on some earlier vehicles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My04T4R Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 I dont care for the air tools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 I guess I don't rockcrawl or or go wheelin' enough. I don't air down enough to have a problem getting to the nearest garage. And i don't need air tools in the woods that badly. We have air in the garage, and the cordless impact drivers. But if I do decide to get air, I have lots of room under the hood! Maybe I'll start one of these fund-me things! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackPrintz Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 I went the non-mechanical route for my OB Air, I bought the SmittyBilt CompAir tank (similar to PowerTank). It's 10# of CO2 which gives me enough to inflate my 32" tires from 12# to 32# about 6 or 7 times (trail runs). It takes about 45-60 seconds per tire and could also run air tools. There is the expense of refilling but it also doubles as a pretty big fire extinguisher ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My04T4R Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 Probably a bad ides to run c02 through air tools..... Just saying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackPrintz Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 ? Do they not like CO2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted September 6, 2014 Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 Probably a bad ides to run c02 through air tools..... Just saying... Why is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted September 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 If you're going to be filling 33's or bigger, or want to run tools, I would also day to get the 100% duty cycle one. The install is easy, but long if you want to do a good job of it. I started the wiring install at 3:30, stopped for 30 min to eat supper, and just fished now at 7:30. I could have cut an hour off of that if I didn't take beer breaks too. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekmac Posted September 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2014 I actually still need to zip tie the power wire in place and make it a little neater. I also ended up running 1 gauge wire instead of the 4 gauge like I had planned. The fuse holder shown there is only meant for 4 gauge though, so I had to trim the wire down to fit in it. Running through the biggest grommet in the firewall on the drivers side. I used my step drill bit to drill a hole in the rear seat support. The relay wired and installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 ...and now to patiently wait for the delivery... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My04T4R Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Why is that? Its cold, in my experience using large air tools for steel erection, air tools dont like the cold, not to mention they are designed for compressed air not c02 n2 etc etc. Im talking about big diesel compressors running 3/4 or 1" line and big 1" or 1 1/2" spline drive impact guns etc. Might be different for the garden variety smaller air tools, it just doesnt seem like a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastcoastcam Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 It doesn't matter how hot it is outside if I drain my little compressor, it leaves a spot of ice on the ground. That's what happens whenever you compress a gas, it gets cold. It won't seriously harm an impact gun, or nail gums etc. It is not a flammable gas, so a spark generated from a nail gun for example, won't be a danger either. Carbon dioxide is lighter than the air drawn into a compressor, allowing more volume compressed into the tank at a higher pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e36m3 Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 i dont know where you got that compressing a gas makes it cold, but you raise the temperature when you compress gas. on ship we use coolers to cool the air down as we have massive high pressure compressure ( 2800 psi ) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQRLPWR Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 Wouldn't that heat be due to friction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My04T4R Posted September 7, 2014 Report Share Posted September 7, 2014 When c02 is expelled from its pressurized state it gets cold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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