What are the possiblities

[smwheelin]

In my truck (83) it has a AC pump that is no longer functional. but the previous owner left it on there for the belts. is there somthing i could replace it with like a dual alternater. or better yet could i use this area to run power steering?
i dont have PS and i was comparing boxes on a PS equiped 85 and mine is the same but with caps where the hoses go. is this something. or is it just how they did it and i need a new one?

i really need to take pictures of everything, pics make the fourm more intersting!

[fourwd1]

The PS pump bolts to the engine in a different place than the AC comp.

To add PS you need a new steering gear box in addition to the pump, resevoir, hoses, etc.

If the AC comp works you could always use it for on board air.

[smwheelin]

im not sure if it works, how would i know, and if it does how do i run air?

[speedy]

I also have no AC but I do have the compressor. I would love to turn it into an onboard air source. Are there any writeups on it?

[ToyotaMike]

I know there is a york compressor write up on here that should be somewhat similar or just do the all mighty

[fourwd1]

speedy said:

I also have no AC but I do have the compressor. I would love to turn it into an onboard air source. Are there any writeups on it?

Yes, just

You need an air filter and oiler for the intake side, a separator /filter on the output side, a pressure switch to turn the comp on/off depending on tank pressure, and of course a regulator and gauge.