York Air Compressors Identify and Rebuild

[hotrodhomi]

It is an AC compressor, but it can be used as an air compressor. it compresses the refrigerant just like an air compressor compresses air. The only thing you need to do is add a little oil because air does not contain the lubricating properties that the refrigerant does. I have one on my blazer. It works great, much better than an electric compressor.

[Rigo's 70 C10]

How much oil,and how often? Where do u add the oil? Does anyone have a complete write up on how this would be or could be done?

Thanks,
Rigo

[fixit-p]

Originally Posted by Rigo's 70 C10

How much oil,and how often? Where do u add the oil? Does anyone have a complete write up on how this would be or could be done?

Thanks,
Rigo

I'm not an expert on this subject but I do know that a normal ac circuit gets its lubrication from the refrigerant which means there has to be a connection from the top end through the lower end for the lubricant to flow which also means the dischage side will also have oil. After reading this post, which I think is great I found a mod to plug this passage making the compressor a wet sump. http://www.jedi.com/obiwan/jeep/york_oilmod.html

[kizer]

Originally Posted by fixit-p

I'm not an expert on this subject but I do know that a normal ac circuit gets its lubrication from the refrigerant which means there has to be a connection from the top end through the lower end for the lubricant to flow which also means the dischage side will also have oil. After reading this post, which I think is great I found a mod to plug this passage making the compressor a wet sump. http://www.jedi.com/obiwan/jeep/york_oilmod.html

Just keep in mind thats a very debatable solution. There have been many people that have done it and many that have been successful and many that say it can shorten the life of the compressor. Something about building up to much pressure in the case and not having a way for it to escape. Yadda, Yadda, Yadda. I've never done it myself

[hotrodhomi]

Originally Posted by Rigo's 70 C10

How much oil,and how often? Where do u add the oil? Does anyone have a complete write up on how this would be or could be done?

Thanks,
Rigo

I check mine once week or so, but I don't fill it that often. You need to run 10-12 ounces of oil and use a dipstick to check it. http://www.kilbyenterprises.com/compressors.htm

[Wilson_]

Originally Posted by hotrodhomi

It is an AC compressor, but it can be used as an air compressor. it compresses the refrigerant just like an air compressor compresses air. The only thing you need to do is add a little oil because air does not contain the lubricating properties that the refrigerant does. I have one on my blazer. It works great, much better than an electric compressor.

Can you send me a pic of the bracket you have?
Thanks

[hotrodhomi]

Originally Posted by Wilson_

Can you send me a pic of the bracket you have?
Thanks

let me see if I can dig up a pic of just the bracket. Kevin (rokcrln) made this for me.