I chose to mount the hose connectors and stuff on the inside of my front right wheel well near the factory jack. That location provides easy access and also keeps everything above the water line should I decide to ford…
York Air Compressor Lubrication
All A/C compressors need to be lubricated in some way, whether they’re pumping freon or air. Most compressors are lubricated by the liquid freon that they pump. The York, on the other hand, has a separate oil reservoir that it…
Mounting a York Compressor in a 2.5L YJ
The York compressor can be mounted vertically or horizontally to either side. However, if mounted horizontally, the manufacturer recommends that the suction port be on top. This is most likely due to the internal oiling system locating an oil return…
Tuffy Center Console and CB
Everybody who owns a short-wheelbase Jeep takes their top off once in a while (at least they should). When you do this, or when you run with the insecure soft top, you’ll probably find yourself wanting somewhere to store a…
York Air Compressor Acquisition
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…
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…