Mr. David,
Why even enter into an unknown, by trying to use the AC compressor, that
will more than likely burn up due to petroilis neglegtis?
Small 12 volt air compressors you can buy for small money and get the
same results with no problems.
Or I have seen the engine used as an air compressor.
Pull a plug and hook a hose to any cylinder turn the engine over and it
will pump more air than the ac compressor with no oil loss.

Good Morning

Fred

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This is why I am going to have a pressure tank in the treasure chest of
the truck!
David Marshall

Subject: AC compressor Gurus needed!!!
. . . I wonder how good these are at compressing air??? . . .
David Marshall >>
Dave, my man, while I've never had reason to test the CFM @ PSI rating
of a Vanagon A/C compressor, I would think it might be capable of
handling at least one Badger air brush before it runs out of smoke. If
you really need to spin some air tools in the outback, why not do what
the big boys do and tote along a freshly charged scuba tank . . . oh,
and a regulator of course.
George