Am i correct that a york compressor.... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

PJ_STYLES · 01-09-2004, 09:56 PM

Does not need to be constantly oiled like some a/c compressors? It is already oiled and sealed? And also york compressors do not need any check valves or whatever that only the air allow to flow in one direction?? The compressor it self will withstand how much PSI? Basically i am asking if i can just put the compressor on without any extras i have to put on? I want to run and keep about 150 PSI in my tank. thanks.

Izzy · 01-09-2004, 11:30 PM

You do need a check valve($8 max) and it is self oiled but you still have to check the oil in it about every 2 weeks. You'll also need a blow off valve as well as a pressure switch and a braided stainless leader hose. The heat is too hot off the manifold on the comp to use a regular air hose.

PJ_STYLES · 01-10-2004, 01:46 AM

OK cool thanks.

Why do i need a pressure switch? So i don't overfill my tanks or something? And what is a blow off valve? That the same as a pressure valve? That lets the air out automatically over a cetain PSI?? thanks.

PJ_STYLES · 01-10-2004, 01:50 AM

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Originally posted by PJ_STYLES
Why do i need a pressure switch? So i don't overfill my tanks or something?

OHH n/m that part of my question i just thought about it for a second and i understand. I might just hook up my a/c compressor to a toggle switch in my dash instead of using a pressure switch.

Izzy · 01-10-2004, 06:17 PM

You still need a pressure switch otherwise you're gonna over fill your tanks depending on the pressure they're rated at.

SWEET7T · 01-11-2004, 10:46 PM

Get a pressure switch and a blow-off valve. Then you don't have to worry about overfilling your tanks. Of course you could put the toggle switch on there, but wire it in with the other two, just to be safe!

PJ_STYLES · 01-13-2004, 07:42 PM

Ok i now have a york a/c compressor

but i have a few questions. What type of oil does it take if it needs any? Where do you check the level of oil in it? (there are 2 bolts, one on each side that are about 1/2 way up, are these the ones to check level?) Also i read that you may have to take out a restrictor valve so it puts out more volume. But i took off the fittings and it looks wide open to me?? Is it just certain models you have to take out a restrictor type thing? thanks.

zyggy72 · 01-13-2004, 09:35 PM

Here is a very helpful site to visit regarding york compressors and everything needed to do an onboard air system.
Here is the site:http://www.onboardair.com

Slammed67 · 01-13-2004, 09:35 PM

York info....

Kilby Enterprises

Oil change info (taken from above link)....

http://www.onboardair.com/pdf/9.pdf

PJ_STYLES · 01-13-2004, 10:00 PM

WOOHOO!! Thanks guys!

bagged91 · 01-23-2004, 10:20 PM

DEFINITELY hook up a toggle inline to kill the power AND A PRESSURE GUAGE THAT GOES TO 300 PSI. My pressure switch went on me & I didn't realize how much PSI was in the tank after the truck was idling for almost 10 minutes. Well, I hit the all up switch(fullsize extended cab longbed GMC with a cap on back) and sent the front of the truck about 18" in the air and the rear well over 24" with one tap. Needless to say I actually buckled the top plate on one of my 2600#bags and broke the mount on the frame for the same bag. Not a good night. Looked cool as shiznit in the air but I paid the price. Keep in mind these things are capable of putting out 300+ PSI.

01-09-2004, 09:56 PM	#1
PJ_STYLES Rockers1/2"off the ground Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 205	Am i correct that a york compressor.... Does not need to be constantly oiled like some a/c compressors? It is already oiled and sealed? And also york compressors do not need any check valves or whatever that only the air allow to flow in one direction?? The compressor it self will withstand how much PSI? Basically i am asking if i can just put the compressor on without any extras i have to put on? I want to run and keep about 150 PSI in my tank. thanks. __________________ 1962 fleetside: bodydropped,shaved,bagged,custom 64 suspension,clear taillights,custom aluminum parts,rollin on 100 spoke player wire wheels. http://www.finelinedesignz.ca

01-10-2004, 01:46 AM	#3
PJ_STYLES Rockers1/2"off the ground Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 205	OK cool thanks. Why do i need a pressure switch? So i don't overfill my tanks or something? And what is a blow off valve? That the same as a pressure valve? That lets the air out automatically over a cetain PSI?? thanks. __________________ 1962 fleetside: bodydropped,shaved,bagged,custom 64 suspension,clear taillights,custom aluminum parts,rollin on 100 spoke player wire wheels. http://www.finelinedesignz.ca

01-11-2004, 10:46 PM	#6
SWEET7T Try spinnin 4 rear tars Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 757	Get a pressure switch and a blow-off valve. Then you don't have to worry about overfilling your tanks. Of course you could put the toggle switch on there, but wire it in with the other two, just to be safe! __________________ SWEET7T 1970 C10, 2wd, LB, 307/TH350/3.08. PS, PB

01-13-2004, 07:42 PM	#7
PJ_STYLES Rockers1/2"off the ground Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 205	Ok i now have a york a/c compressor but i have a few questions. What type of oil does it take if it needs any? Where do you check the level of oil in it? (there are 2 bolts, one on each side that are about 1/2 way up, are these the ones to check level?) Also i read that you may have to take out a restrictor valve so it puts out more volume. But i took off the fittings and it looks wide open to me?? Is it just certain models you have to take out a restrictor type thing? thanks. __________________ 1962 fleetside: bodydropped,shaved,bagged,custom 64 suspension,clear taillights,custom aluminum parts,rollin on 100 spoke player wire wheels. http://www.finelinedesignz.ca

01-13-2004, 09:35 PM	#9
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	York info.... Kilby Enterprises Oil change info (taken from above link).... http://www.onboardair.com/pdf/9.pdf __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

01-09-2004, 11:30 PM	#2
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	You do need a check valve($8 max) and it is self oiled but you still have to check the oil in it about every 2 weeks. You'll also need a blow off valve as well as a pressure switch and a braided stainless leader hose. The heat is too hot off the manifold on the comp to use a regular air hose.

01-10-2004, 06:17 PM	#5
Izzy Trucker. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 1,364	You still need a pressure switch otherwise you're gonna over fill your tanks depending on the pressure they're rated at.

01-13-2004, 09:35 PM	#8
zyggy72 Can't kick the addiction! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Riverton, CT 06065 Posts: 402	Here is a very helpful site to visit regarding york compressors and everything needed to do an onboard air system. Here is the site:http://www.onboardair.com

01-13-2004, 10:00 PM	#10
PJ_STYLES Rockers1/2"off the ground Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 205	WOOHOO!! Thanks guys! __________________ 1962 fleetside: bodydropped,shaved,bagged,custom 64 suspension,clear taillights,custom aluminum parts,rollin on 100 spoke player wire wheels. http://www.finelinedesignz.ca

01-23-2004, 10:20 PM	#11
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	DEFINITELY hook up a toggle inline to kill the power AND A PRESSURE GUAGE THAT GOES TO 300 PSI. My pressure switch went on me & I didn't realize how much PSI was in the tank after the truck was idling for almost 10 minutes. Well, I hit the all up switch(fullsize extended cab longbed GMC with a cap on back) and sent the front of the truck about 18" in the air and the rear well over 24" with one tap. Needless to say I actually buckled the top plate on one of my 2600#bags and broke the mount on the frame for the same bag. Not a good night. Looked cool as shiznit in the air but I paid the price. Keep in mind these things are capable of putting out 300+ PSI. __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

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