Hydraulic Pump + AC Compressor = Useful Unit

In this video we show you the connection of a hydraulic pump with an air conditioning compressor.
It is a useful device and has many advantages.
- The hydraulic system works only when we turn it on, thanks to which the oil, pump, seals wear much slower.
- The engine is not loaded all the time, so the fuel consumption is lower.
- In addition, the battery and starter have a much easier start of the engine when the hydraulics are not permanently connected.

This is part of a big project we are working on right now and we decided to show this element separately to show how it is made and how it works.

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[RobertHamm-uc]

Genius. You just gave me the idea for building a log splitter, and other projects I have rattling around in my brain. So, thank you.

[billsanda]

Nice work. I made a similar unit over 10 years ago using an ac clutch from a 1991 bronco. I made it for my 3 yard dump truck. It held strong, never slipped, and never failed. I sold that truck last year and that clutch unit was still going well. That unit you made will work great and hold up to anything you throw at it.
You are the only other person I've heard of doing this.
Nice work!

[garfield]

The entire video was impressive.
What was most impressive is he found a scrap yard AC compressor with a working clutch.

[jasonhunt]

That is pure genius!! It totally solves a problem I’ve been having on my own build…. It has never occurred to me to use the electric clutch on an a/c compressor. That alone got my subscription!

[robertmoody]

What a wonderful idea I want to convert my lawnmower into fully hydraulic and this is how I’m going to do it

[marklandwehr]

I can do what you do but you do it much faster and I really enjoy watching it's nice to have a complete machine shop an excellent to see that your ideas are fully formed nicely done

[christopherleubner]

You just built a 5, 000 dollar unit for maybe 200 bucks in parts. Hats off to you 😁❤

[Darwinpasta]

I'm surprised the aircon clutch holds torque that well! Nicely done. I like how you did that internal keyway.

[Shawn_the_Protogen]

It took me a minute to figure out what you were doing. I thought you were using the AC compressor but what you wanted was the magnetic clutch assembly and the housing was convenient since you could install a different shaft to couple to the hydrolic pump. Nifty home made hydrolic pump.

[danielfouardlibertarianono]

I was waiting for you to use the A/C compressor for a pump and the pump for a motor. I was thinking high volume oil flow. But what you did works too!

[juliuszkocinski]

Zawsze mnie zastanawia jak dużo jest / nie jest pokazane: wygląda jak robione "na żywo" wedle ogarniętej wcześniej samej zasady działania, ale pewnie jakieś liczenie, czy prototypowanie się przynajmniej zdarza. Świetna inwencja, jak zwykle :D

[peterbachman]

This project has so many potential uses. Nice build, and your ability to build with minimal tools once again highlights both your problem-solving and fabrication skills.

[JanKowalski-eshj]

Skąd ty bierzesz pomysły na takie cudeńka? Ciekawe jaki będzie efekt końcowy!!!? Czekam z niecierpliwością. Pozdrowienia dla całej ekipy.

[JoeldaSilvaVicenteFilho]

So, essentially, a hydraulic pump with a magnetic clutch? Very cool!!! Love your videos!!!

[MAINTMAN]

This was cool just to see the tear down of and axial piston compressor. It's always fun to see the inside of things that you have only seen in animations.

[MrChevelle]

this is a really cool setup but can i ask why the hydraulic pump needs a clutch vs just direct drive and allowing it to run open circut? i could see the need for a clutch if this pump was on a vehicle to avoid long run times when the pump isnt needed. but why here?

[gabzsworkshop]

Nice video, I like the test in the end, this goes through wood like butter, greetings from Spain

[sebastiannielsen]

Put a heavy duty microswitch to the lever by using a "B" cam, so the microswitch become depressed when you pull the lever in either direction, thus the pump only works when needed.

[Longbow]

This was an amazing project and an incredible example of field fabrication.  I watch a lot of this type of video for tips and tricks.  Being able to fabricate solutions is a critical skill, especially for my family living in a very rural area.  There were so many "take away" lessons from your video.  The fabrication of the adapter plates, using spray paint for the template is brilliant.  Great job!

[Hook-set_Outdoors]

I wasn't sure where this was going, but man that's awesome. Great idea and excellent execution of it!