Calgary Jeep Association

4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: Waytec on January 23, 2009, 10:32:09 PM

Title: On board air
Post by: Waytec on January 23, 2009, 10:32:09 PM

I am putting to gather an on board air system using an A/C compressor. The information I am looking for is, what are you using as an oilier. I need one to lube pump but I am not to sure if I use a normal oilier or is their one made for Mobile applications. 

Title: Re: On board air
Post by: boggincj7 on January 23, 2009, 11:04:28 PM

I think what most do is use a york compressor, so you don't have to worry about lube. They have their own internal lube system, not lubricated with typical ac freon or whatever they use.

Title: Re: On board air
Post by: Waytec on January 24, 2009, 12:07:42 AM

Thanks but I am not using a York. I am using the stock one that is not internally lubed.

Title: Re: On board air
Post by: stroker sahara on January 24, 2009, 07:26:55 AM

I have read somewhere that you just give it a shot of airtool oil once in a while.

Title: Re: On board air
Post by: XJHERO on January 24, 2009, 11:43:28 AM

Quote from: stroker sahara on January 24, 2009, 07:26:55 AM

I have read somewhere that you just give it a shot of airtool oil once in a while.

This is true and does work but gets annoying after a bit.
PA sells the self oiler you top it once and awhile with oil.
They also sell the filter so you don't spit oil in your tires.

Title: Re: On board air
Post by: cLAY on January 24, 2009, 12:01:57 PM

The same in line oiler for air tools can be adapted for an OBA system.

Title: Re: On board air
Post by: calltrex on January 24, 2009, 05:20:20 PM

the cadilac compressers are self oiling i think