A/C to OBA

Runoveru2 · 10-20-2015, 07:45 PM

I put the factory toyota A/C compressor back in 2004 and have used and abused it, pressure switch kicks compressor on at 110 and turns it off at 150, it has saved my butt and others over the years. I just put a little compressor oil in it a few times a year and it's good to go. With the tank and components I believe I have less than $100.00 in it.

WrenchMonkey · 10-22-2015, 07:11 PM

Update, the whole system seems to bleed off almost exactly 1psi per hour. I am totally okay with that.

I'm gonna blame the HF hose reel. I could put a block valve before it to verify, and if it gets worse I might. But running the compressor 2-3 minutes every 2-3 days is perfectly fine with me...

WrenchMonkey · 10-28-2015, 10:12 PM

Update II

Used the hell out of it on the Tour this weekend. Worked great. Will fill a tire in no time, and will definitely run my impact.

One slight snafu: Wiring it off the battery was a mistake. If I shut off the engine before the tank has pumped up, the solenoid on the clutch stays energized. This will (did!) drain the battery in just a couple hours.

I'll rewire it through an ignition switched source, and it should be good to go.

Otherwise, I'm happy as a clam.

jeepmanjeff · 11-01-2015, 08:36 PM

I installed a Dual Viar system on my jeep. I love it and it works great!.

WrenchMonkey · 11-03-2015, 10:04 PM

I had a little viair, but it was awful loud, and wouldn't even keep up filling tires at the end of the day.

At 2000 rpm, this one will flow 8cfm at 150psi.

10-20-2015, 07:45 PM	#1
Runoveru2 Adrenaline Junkie - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Hamilton, Ohio Posts: 702 Images: 168	I put the factory toyota A/C compressor back in 2004 and have used and abused it, pressure switch kicks compressor on at 110 and turns it off at 150, it has saved my butt and others over the years. I just put a little compressor oil in it a few times a year and it's good to go. With the tank and components I believe I have less than $100.00 in it. __________________ No need for a Winch...You just have to make it !!

10-22-2015, 07:11 PM	#2
WrenchMonkey Mechanical Animal - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beechmont Posts: 1,883	Update, the whole system seems to bleed off almost exactly 1psi per hour. I am totally okay with that. I'm gonna blame the HF hose reel. I could put a block valve before it to verify, and if it gets worse I might. But running the compressor 2-3 minutes every 2-3 days is perfectly fine with me... __________________ DIRTY DEEDS, DONE DIRT CHEAP Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger

10-28-2015, 10:12 PM	#3
WrenchMonkey Mechanical Animal - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beechmont Posts: 1,883	Update II Used the hell out of it on the Tour this weekend. Worked great. Will fill a tire in no time, and will definitely run my impact. One slight snafu: Wiring it off the battery was a mistake. If I shut off the engine before the tank has pumped up, the solenoid on the clutch stays energized. This will (did!) drain the battery in just a couple hours. I'll rewire it through an ignition switched source, and it should be good to go. Otherwise, I'm happy as a clam. __________________ DIRTY DEEDS, DONE DIRT CHEAP Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger

11-01-2015, 08:36 PM	#4
jeepmanjeff Ah Unz ze President! - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfield Ohio Posts: 588 Images: 343	I installed a Dual Viar system on my jeep. I love it and it works great!. __________________ Keep them on all 4's

11-03-2015, 10:04 PM	#5
WrenchMonkey Mechanical Animal - CORE Member - - Moderator - Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Beechmont Posts: 1,883	I had a little viair, but it was awful loud, and wouldn't even keep up filling tires at the end of the day. At 2000 rpm, this one will flow 8cfm at 150psi. __________________ DIRTY DEEDS, DONE DIRT CHEAP Whatever doesn't kill you makes you stranger