bigtigexplorer
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- Sierra Vista, AZ
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '99 XLT 4x4
I currently have a 10 cubic inch York compressor sitting at my house. My plan is to install it in my Bronco project, but it's going to be awhile before I can really dig into that project so here's my idea.
The other day I was looking at http://www.kilbyenterprises.com and came across their HP1000 and XD2000 12 volt compressors:
So I thought since I've already have the York compressor, all I really need is the motor and I can build my own 12 volt OBA system. Which I could then mount where my spare tire used to be and actually use my York instead of watching collect dust in my house.
The Oasis compressors are using modified 12-24 volt 5hp winch motor which is directly attached to the York compressor's shaft, I think the hardest part about making this work would be finding a suitable motor.
For those of you wondering why I don't run the York off a pulley in the engine bay, mainly because I don't want to mess with relocating anything in the engine bay to make room for the compressor. I also like that I could run the compressor directly off the battery, even if only for a short time, should the engine be dead.
So ideas, comments, questions?
The other day I was looking at http://www.kilbyenterprises.com and came across their HP1000 and XD2000 12 volt compressors:
So I thought since I've already have the York compressor, all I really need is the motor and I can build my own 12 volt OBA system. Which I could then mount where my spare tire used to be and actually use my York instead of watching collect dust in my house.
The Oasis compressors are using modified 12-24 volt 5hp winch motor which is directly attached to the York compressor's shaft, I think the hardest part about making this work would be finding a suitable motor.
For those of you wondering why I don't run the York off a pulley in the engine bay, mainly because I don't want to mess with relocating anything in the engine bay to make room for the compressor. I also like that I could run the compressor directly off the battery, even if only for a short time, should the engine be dead.
So ideas, comments, questions?