On board air

The stock ac compressor on jeeps(yj,xj) isn't internaly oiled. You have to provide oil to the compressor and then remove it before it gets to the lines.
 
I've always ran the small in-line air tool oiler. Lasts all year. Small filter catches any oil + water and your good to go.. Don't forget the pressure switch to cut the pump off at ~120 psi ..
 
I got this advice from this board 4-5 years ago wwhen i did the same thing and has worked well.

Dont over think this (Think that was Rich)...

I used a chevy sanden style compressor as well and had to externally oil. We are talking small amounts of oil here dont worrry with a filter, this isnt going to be a frequent used contraption, it will not live a happy or long life if it is regardless.

I used this...http://www.buy.com/prod/in-line-tool-oiler/q/listingid/74533814/loc/66357/208062504.html (only mine has a black metal body not a glass one) and no filter, the oil consumed is small, again you arent going to be running tools often, and a lil oil inside your tires wont hurt anything....again very small amounts.

Dont try to out think the manifold spend $10 at northern http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_13795_13795

...and use a pressure switch this is one area not to skimp on, no you cant cut it off quick enough no matter what you think and that failure could be catastrophic... I used this one http://www.google.com/products/cata...ct=result&resnum=4&ved=0CCgQ8wIwAw#ps-sellers


and finally you must have a tank
and a toggle switch to kill power, if not the pressure switch will keep thee compressor clutch engaged and kill yo battery
 
Thanks for the pointers. I did some digging and I actualy have most of this stuff from another project.

I have a fire extingisher that was coverted to a tank w/ a gauge, 150 psi popoff valve and a quick air connect all on a small 3 way circular manifold.

I have a, what looks to be, really nice adjustable pressure switch already set to 150 psi.

All I will need is the mini oiler, another gauge(I want one in my cab so I can see it), an override switch in the cab to turn the whole system off and a pressure regulator for managing outgoing pressure for air tools.

Sound right?
 
Cant comment on the fire extinguisher, just never seen that.
I run a 5 gallon tank and it often isnt enough.

Wouldnt worry about a gage in the cab, by definition you will never be in the cab and using the air.
 
I have thought about this myself. How did you guys adapt to your compressor? Did you use the factory lines somehow? Also, you should use a suction filter. What did you guys use? Or, did the oiler just act as the filter?
 
For me, I cut the factory lines where they go to rubber and used barb fitting.

I found a part number off pirate for a small equipment muffler that works as a good filter...but it limited air flow so I switched over to a breather vent style deal...KISS
 
Ok, so this is what I've come up with. I want to be able to monitor the system from in the cab so I am doing an in cab gauge. It was 10.00 and will mount nicely on the dash. I'm also going to run a 30 amp switch in line on the compressor so I can turn the entire system off when I'm not using it.

Thoughts on my awesome schematic?

aimg.photobucket.com_albums_v438_csudman_White_20Trash_airrouting.jpg
 
csudman said:
Ok, so this is what I've come up with. I want to be able to monitor the system from in the cab so I am doing an in cab gauge. It was 10.00 and will mount nicely on the dash. I'm also going to run a 30 amp switch in line on the compressor so I can turn the entire system off when I'm not using it.
Thoughts on my awesome schematic?
aimg.photobucket.com_albums_v438_csudman_White_20Trash_airrouting.jpg
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Not sure about the schematic but the red X looks good LOL:beer:
 
Mount the fire extingisher inverted so any oil or moisture will not accumilate. Upside down,what goes in has to come out.
 
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