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Greatwhitenorth
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 Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 22:22 Post subject: remove AC compressor (pump?) without ill effect |
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| Yo, 92 Bighorn 3.1 intercooler. I had to remove the alternator and while I have it apart I'm thinking about removing the AC compressor and putting in a pulley wheel for the power steering (it is the compressor above the alternator correct?) . No AC neccessary where I live, and you can gain a minuscule amount of power? Am I able to do this or no? |
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Rhanagar
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| Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 22:29 Post subject: |
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Yes you can. There is a replacement pulley available for non A/C trucks. You will have to get a different (shorter) power steering belt though as well.
No need to warn you about releasing the A/C gas. Under pressure it can do a lot of harm. I don't know about Canada but in the UK deliberate release of A/C gas is illegal and also a hefty maximum penalty (5 Years and £20,000). The damage A/C gas on the environment is pretty harsh so get it recovered properly please.
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Greatwhitenorth
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| Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 22:45 Post subject: |
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| Wow thanks for the speedy reply, that link is very very helpful |
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Rhanagar
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| Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 23:27 Post subject: |
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No problem. Just happened to be around and done what your asking. Those pulley wheels are quite rare and often get snapped up by people with failed A/C. Personally I would get the bolts and bits first, then do the conversion.
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1990 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.I 2.8TD Manual Lotus Edition
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| Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2015 22:23 Post subject: |
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| Removing the AC pump makes access to the alternator so much easier! |
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Rhanagar
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| Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2015 22:34 Post subject: |
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Yup .. if you just unbolt it from the block, and remove the battery you can swing it on the hoses onto the battery tray avoiding having to release the gas.
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1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto Lotus Edition
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pugbug
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| Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2015 23:30 Post subject: |
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| WCS you can buy that pulley and bracket setup from the dealer, abeit at a hefty price. Every vehicle I have strip the AC from it lol! |
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