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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Suzuki 4x4 Forum => Topic started by: aaron74 on April 24, 2008, 02:02:47 PM
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I just asked about this on a local board but here goes:
Has anyone used the stock compressor for OBA? I know it can be done but don't know whether or not it is worth it - i.e. maybe it does not move enough volume. The other big question would be about oiling it. I know you can use an air tool oiler but how much oil should you feed it so that it doesn't blow up?
I have already had the last dregs of R12 evacuated and the worst case scenario is that I just rip all of that crap out of there and call it a day.
On a related note, has anyone used the A/C cooler as an oil cooler? I am thinking of using a thermostatic switch to feed an external cooler anyway.
Thanks,
Aaron
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Assuming that the 'Kick A/C compressor has the same range of capacity as a Samurai one (& I think that is the case), the answer is yes.
It isn't gonna perform like your garage compressor but it will get the job done.
Check out this article on Samurai A/C-to-air compressor conversion:
http://www.acksfaq.com/ac-conv.php (http://www.acksfaq.com/ac-conv.php)
I built this system for my '88 Samurai in 2001. While it was not a ball of fire by itself, it did a pretty good job of airing up tires when equipped with an air tank.
The design also has a simple pump lubricating system.
I hope that this helps!
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I have a kick compressor OBA on my Sammy. Works great, and with the 7 gal tank, has a reasonable reserve. Runs impact guns fine, but takes time with air hungry tools like a ratchet.
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Thanks Tim and ack!
I have all of the old a/c system out except for the evaporator (and I want it gone too). It's just sitting there for now until I find an oiler, separator, and 12V pressure cut-off on the cheap. I was thinking I might just stick the oiler and separator on there with a pressure blow off unitl I get around to plumbing a tank, etc. I'm cheap and it can wait for now.