Meixter > 1991 Ford Bronco > open folder OBA conversion

Here goes nothin.
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Before
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Before
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Here I am removing a perfectly functional AC system. Maybe I'll save the parts in case I change my ...
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Nothin left but the compressor.
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Lot's more room
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Another andgle on the new empty spot.
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One more.....
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First attempt. YUK!!!
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Needed more research and I wanted this to look decent.
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More researc...More parts...More money....Sorry about the table Honey!
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New manifold taking shape
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Here it is, water/oil seperater, check valve, 90 to 125 psi switch, 150psi pop off, pressure regulat...
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Ready to go in the Bronco
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Finally found a spot that I liked. I think this was the hardest part.
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I used a 6x6 shelf bracket and hose clamps to mount the manifold to the AC coil housing.
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The whole system.
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This is how I connected it to the compressor.
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Hose routing
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One more close up of the manifold.
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I will use 4" conduit for my air tank. 2 pieces @ 24" will give me 2.5 gallons.
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Bleeder valve plumbed in. I later disabled this is it bled off 20psi every time the system hit 125p...
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Got the switch wired. I used an old 12ga extension cord. Kinda cheesy but it had the wires already...
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This is the on/off switch wiring.
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Wiring complete
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I installed an auto oiler on the intake. Haven't perfected the oiling yet.
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I mounted a dome light I had laying around since I had the hood up and all.
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