Re: [Amc-list] York Compressors and Clutches

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The first paragraph should be a statement informing the hobbiest of the incredible parasitc drag these old monsters put on the engine!  Then a few links to adapter brackets for Sandon or Sanyo? [whatever] compressors.
Then for restorations get into the facts and specs on the Yorks.
  I for one would not use one on anything that was not a full blown restoration. They are big/heavy/noisy/vibrating power suckers!!!...

YMMV :]

--
Mark Price
Morgantown, WV
1969 AMC Rambler, 4.0L, EFI, T-5

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From: "Swygert, Francis G MSgt 436 CES/CECM" <Francis.Swygert3@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> This is a tall order! I think it's mostly as John Elle stated -- not a
> lot of knowledge in this area. I had to become a brake expert over the
> last four years to figure all that out, and still occasionally find
> something different! 
> 
> But for a good start, have you searched the Internet? Some of the
> aftermarket suppliers have some good info. They might show the date
> codes, or at least the model number codes. I seem to recall reading on a
> Jeep site that the model number on the York reflects the displacement --
> 209 is 9 CID, 210 is 10 CID. Some of the Jeep sites will have info
> because they use the York for an air compressor. Find what you can, I'll
> help fill in the blanks. I'll even print an article in AMC once a little
> info is gathered, just enough to have a base.
> 
> Post what you find here so others can check their cars too. It's best to
> have at least a start and post the info you have so people will know
> exactly what you want and be encouraged to post what they find. 
> 
> I should be able to scan the TSMs for some of the pulley information.
> The belt charts should be a good start. They may have the model numbers
> used in particular applications. Note that the engine size/type probably
> has nothing to do with compressor size. The compressor should be sized
> to the capacity of the system -- how much area it's expected to cool. A
> Hornet with I-6 or V-8 should have the same model compressor, but may
> have different size pulleys due to different cruise rpm. I know the
> sixes are usually geared to cruise in the 2000-2500 rpm range (on the
> highway, say 60-70 mph). The V-8s may cruise a little higher, but not by
> much. Finding pulley diameter information will be tough. 
> 
> Other than pulley size, the clutches should be basically the same.
> Offset may be different, but they are pretty universal. I wouldn't be a
> bit surprised if Tecumseh and York used the same clutch. Riding
> lawnmowers use a similar electric clutch, usually a bit larger in
> diameter (and holding power). 
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