air con compressor for pumping air

[Mark2]

Hi,

My GQ TD42 does not have air con fitted and I'd like to fit a standard air compressor and bracket and use it for tyre inflation etc. I know this has probably been discussed many times before but at least I wont have the hassles associated with mounting a 2nd compressor.

Does anyone know where I might find a compressor and brackets to suit? What sort of $$ would they be worth 2nd hand? Any other comments on this idea?

[N*A*M]

do a search here for "york compressor". make sure you select "search all words". you'll find plenty of information here.

[Wendle]

find a GQ with air at the wreckers. get the compressor, the brackets, the belt, the hoses (standard pneumatic hose won't handle the heat) even grab the dash switch if you want it neat...

[CRUSHU]

do a search here for "york compressor". make sure you select "search all words". you'll find plenty of information here.

i didnt think the factory a/c used a york compressor?

[Wendle]

do a search here for "york compressor". make sure you select "search all words". you'll find plenty of information here.

i didnt think the factory a/c used a york compressor?

Doesn't. Nam just thinks he lives in California.

[Area54]

Hey Mark2, have a look in the FAQ in the General tech forum on this site, it has a few links to info on this site about hooking up an AC pump for onboard air duties. As mentioned, the wreckers will be the place to source the parts you are after, prices will vary.

[bogged]

Grab from pick-a-part a Sanden 508 compressor from a Chrysler Sigma or similar, they are $20.. then the brackets are simple to get from wreckers if your not runnin air cond...

But yea theres squillions of sites with info on this setup...

[N*A*M]

that's all true, but the reason i said that was because most topics about onboard air contains the word "york". also, implementing OBA is pretty generic across different makes, hence the tech is mostly found in gen4x4. word.

[Snatchy]

Apparently there are 2 brands of compressors fitted to GQ's. the sanden 508 and the Kikki type. Apparently the sanden is preferable if it is going to be pumping air. This is going on my crap memory though......

I suggest you get into the patrol list (http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Patrol4WD/) and search in there for info on engine driven compressors, and you should find out why the sanden is better.

[chimpboy]

The FAQ in the general 4x4 tech section covers off most questions I think.

However, I have one I couldn't find an answer for: what if you already have A/C and you want to add an a/c compressor to pump air as well?

What location would you guys recommend for this?

Jason

edit: sorry I meant specifically on a TB42, for mine, but suggestions on other motors might be useful too.

[bogged]

However, I have one I couldn't find an answer for: what if you already have A/C and you want to add an a/c compressor to pump air as well?

What location would you guys recommend for this?

It mounts below the original one, with 'custom' belt on it, helpful if you have a body lift.

[davejb]

On my 88 Mav TB 42. I lifted up the power steering pump and mounted the air compressor between the air conditioner and the power steering pump.
The new bracket mount both the air compressor and the power steering pump. I used the original p/s pump holes and some additional bracing to mount the new bracket.
I have a 2inch body lift but think it would clear the bonnet without it.
For reference I used a sandon 508, works great

Dave

[Zac Zec]

I have the TB42E and i fitted my sanden 508 above the alternator. You have to move a few things (electrical wise). I wouldnt think you would have to on a TB42.
Works very well

[Mark2]

Thanks for all the responses. I'd heard the Sanden type works well as an air pump - glad to hear some GQ's came with them. Will have to start calling the wreckers.

Mark