York air compressor - howto?

[defmornahan]

I would like to take the nonfunctional a/c out of my 87 YJ and put in something useful. I've seen some references to installing a York air compressor that runs off a belt, but I can't find a thread where how it's done is actually described. I did find this link: York air compressor for installing one on a Chevy. If someone has done it to an old Wrangler or CJ I'd appreciate a link or instructions. Thanks!

 

[BaconYJ]

JP magazine did a write up on York air systems in their April 2009 release.

Onboard Air Anatomy - Air Free - Jp Magazine

Hope this helps.

Bacon

 

[BESRK]

Check out Kilby.... ::Kilby Enterprises::

 

[Rubiconrich]

A 87 YJ has a 258 just like a 86 CJ7 I got a York out of a AMC car
with all the brackets and belt cheap. That's the way to go.
I put a kilby in my Rubicon that is the best way to go for a TJ.

 

[GaryMB]

I installed a york compressor in my 1984 CJ7 with 258 and it bolted right in using the stock brackets, the only thing I had to change was the pulley on the compressor.

 

[defmornahan]

I understand I can get these York compressors off late 70s-early 80s AMCs, Fords, or Volvos. I guess there's no guarantee the Ford or Volvo version would bolt to my bracket, but one off an AMC 258 would? Also, since I have a serpentine belt, can I take the pulley off my a/c if needed? Just wondering what problems I'm likely to run into...would rather not make mistakes others have made before if I can help it.

 

[jfrabat]

Try this site...

York Compressor for On-Board Air

 

[Crazy4diesels]

I wonder how well the old 70's Chrysler A/C compressors would work? They have an oil sump and are pretty well built. - John

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

I understand I can get these York compressors off late 70s-early 80s AMCs, Fords, or Volvos. I guess there's no guarantee the Ford or Volvo version would bolt to my bracket, but one off an AMC 258 would?

All the Yorks should bolt up the same. They have difference displacements so the 210 (10c.i.) is the most desirable. They also vary which side the intake and exhaust is on, so pay attention to the intake location if you need to mount the York on its side.

The head type varies as well, which will determine how you connect to the compressor.

 

[BESRK]

I wonder how well the old 70's Chrysler A/C compressors would work? They have an oil sump and are pretty well built. - John

They'd probably work pretty well. They were twin cylinders weren't they? I bet they would put out a bunch of CFM. I think they were cast iron though.. and pretty heavy.

 

[Rubiconrich]

The york style is the best for on board air. I have one in my 86 CJ7
it's out on a AMC Concord.