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Offline JackstandJohnny

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converting A/C to OBA
« on: January 03, 2014, 11:17:46 AM »
my AC is shot anyways. might as well make good use of it.

is there anything specific i need to do to my A/C pump to plumb it for air?

i've set one up before, so i know i need the tank, regulator, fittings,  need to wire it etc.

if i recall correctly, to make it work i just need to put an 'inline' oiler on the intake and a 'separator' on the air hose right?

thanks :)

edit; read some old threads; should be good to go; only have to pull it apart if you want to use grease as a lubricant; i'm good with oil
« Last Edit: January 03, 2014, 02:13:29 PM by JackstandJohnny »
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Offline LLYJ

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Re: converting A/C to OBA
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2014, 02:32:24 PM »
I think there is a hole in the body you have to tap and plug.

Canadian4wd did a great article - lemme know if you want me to try and find that issue for ya


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Re: converting A/C to OBA
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2014, 03:18:30 PM »
I know Lukeduke filled his with grease instead of adding an oiler...seems to work great for him.
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Offline 1993yj

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Re: converting A/C to OBA
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2014, 06:32:38 PM »
i bine looking for how to do the grease mod for my jeep .no idea what it look for or what its called to look on internet .

Offline JackstandJohnny

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Re: converting A/C to OBA
« Reply #4 on: January 03, 2014, 09:31:42 PM »
TL iguana's write up

http://forum.calgaryjeep.com/index.php?topic=21332.0

i'll just use an oiler. if theres some plugs to fill i'll do it.  not sure where they are but i'll find it.  and plug it :)

just need a tank and I can start this :)

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Re: converting A/C to OBA
« Reply #5 on: January 03, 2014, 10:46:01 PM »
I knew I had it stored deep in the bowels of my endless supply of jeep articles....

http://www.grungle.com/endlessair.html

The write up is extremely detailed, down to even the cost of each part. 

Good luck Johnny. :)
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Re: converting A/C to OBA
« Reply #6 on: January 03, 2014, 10:53:35 PM »
One other thought....recharge your A/C and add a second compressor....like so:

http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1106404
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Offline LukeDuke

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Re: converting A/C to OBA
« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2014, 06:20:37 PM »
Grease is the way to go. The grungle link is spot on. No oil to mess with. I just gave it a few shot of grease every couple of months and that's it.
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