York compressors are easy to find because they were so common on older vehicles. From the mid-1970’s to the mid-1980’s, they were used on Ford, AMC (including Jeep), International Harvester, Oldsmobile, Volvo, and Porsche vehicles. I know Jeep used them…
York Air Compressor Identification
Most A/C compressors lubricate themselves with the freon that flows through the A/C system. In order to use these compressors for pumping air, you need to have an external oiler feeding air into the intake hose and a filter to…
York Air Compressor Tank
You really should have a tank for any good onboard air setup. This ensures that you still have air if your engine dies, and it lets you run things like air tools that suck more volume than your compressor can…
Hand-Operated Throttle Control Lever
Once you’ve filled your engine compartment with all kinds of pulley-powered goodies (like a York air compressor or a Premier Power Welder), you’ll find yourself wanting to adjust the speed at which the engine turns without having to sit with…
Paint-On Bed Liner in Jeep Tub
One big problem with vehicles that see lots of abuse, especially those that live in winter climates with salty roads, is rust. Any dents or deep scratches that expose bare metal will eventually rust. While the problem is most obvious…
1998 Moab Easter Jeep Safari
My wife and I spent our first week of vacation this year with a couple days of skiing in Crested Butte, CO, and then four days of wheeling at the 32nd Annual Easter Jeep Safari in Moab, Utah. I finally…
Triangular Vent Window Repair / Replacement
My ’95 YJ, with factory hard top and doors, was recently broken into and liberated of $700 in tools. The thief entered rather cleanly by prying the top of the triangular vent window away from its frame and then sticking…
Factory Service Manuals
If you plan to do much of your own work on your Jeep, you should really consider getting a factory service manual. These things are a million times better than a Haynes or Chiltons manual, since they’re designed to be…
Flatlanders Jeep Club Meeting, 8 February 1998 near Manhattan, KS
For the first time since September 1997, we finally had a gorgeous, sunny day for our club meeting. People responded accordingly, and the dealership was packed for the meeting. The primary topic of discussion was the upcoming 4×4 event that…
Flatlanders Jeep Club Meeting, 11 January 1998 near Manhattan, KS
The January Flatlanders meeting began with a second round of officer nominations and voting on those nominations. Doug Knox is the new club president, and Faye Arp is still the secretary. Nick Falcetto suggested printing up a bunch of plastic…