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Re: Constant air compressor
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Wed, 22 Jun 2011 1:12 +0000
by Alby
Interesting figures Kyle. In practical terms I don't think the hassle of sorting out a fly by wire rev increaser solution is worth the drama given you are not saving much time anyway.
Re: Constant air compressor
Posted:
Wed, 22 Jun 2011 1:22 +0000
by kyle300exc
I agree, I am only going to knock up the Celerator Stick as Ive been told that the shower heat exchanger needs to run at 1500 rpm. I stand to be corrected.
Re: Constant air compressor
Posted:
Wed, 22 Jun 2011 3:23 +0000
by lmichie
I would be more interested in using a hand throttle for slow crawling through rough surfaces and for winching/jump starting.
Re: Constant air compressor
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Wed, 22 Jun 2011 6:18 +0000
by helmut79
Do they have website Kyle
Re: Constant air compressor
Posted:
Thu, 23 Jun 2011 7:33 +0000
by kyle300exc
Re: Constant air compressor
Posted:
Thu, 23 Jun 2011 1:08 +0000
by helmut79
Right, Air On Board not On Board Air
Re: Constant air compressor
Posted:
Sat, 25 Jun 2011 7:00 +0000
by dts0246
Sorry for my late reply guys.
Have been flat out with work and have been getting home too late to take photos.
Anyway I have now taken a few quick shots. When I get a chance (tomorrow maybe) I will take the top cover off and take a few more for you. Let me know if you want any more info. Only thing is I haven't tried timing inflation times... As I mentioned before you guys are welcome to swing past and have a look.
Sorry for the crappy pics.. engine bay needs a tidy up (wiring) and a wash...DS.
Re: Constant air compressor
Posted:
Sat, 25 Jun 2011 9:26 +0000
by kyle300exc
Thanks Denis,
appreciate the time youve taken. Are you running a tank as well, or just filling straight off the compessor?
Re: Constant air compressor
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Sun, 10 Jul 2011 5:47 +0000
by matmimjack
hi Guys
Been watching this thread fo the last couple of weeks and have decided to share this.. Last month i had a brainwave and built myself a tandem tipper trailer out of a 8' x 6 alloy tray and an 8 ton rated hydraulic ram with which is operated using a simple air drive unit. very simple design and effective but uses heaps of air which bought me to where we are now. Unfortunately the $350 for bracket, $300+ for compressor and $70+ for pully is a little rich for me to justify just to tip the odd load of wood off the trailer so i thoughtr how hard can it be?
Picked up a compressor from the wreckers for $50 and a pulley to sandwich between the water pump and fan for $20 and an old compressor from the local recycling centre and a weekend of head scratching and it is a reality..
Now if only i had read the post on how to upload photos
Re: Constant air compressor
Posted:
Sun, 10 Jul 2011 5:56 +0000
by kyle300exc
wow I didnt realise the bracket would be soooo dear. Pretty much kills it..... sort out a photobucket account and post those pictures. Good work nothing like a little aussie enginuity(spell check)
Re: Constant air compressor
Posted:
Sun, 10 Jul 2011 6:34 +0000
by pisso01
I was just thinking for your idle up thing.. Does the engine idle up for the aircon at idle? Cant remember. If it does you might be able to run a switch to the cab off the switch on the aircon if you know what I mean..
Id also be iterested in the home made jobby..
Cheers,
Chris.
Re: Constant air compressor
Posted:
Sun, 10 Jul 2011 6:34 +0000
by pisso01
I was just thinking for your idle up thing.. Does the engine idle up for the aircon at idle? Cant remember. If it does you might be able to run a switch to the cab off the switch on the aircon if you know what I mean..
Id also be iterested in the home made jobby..
Cheers,
Chris.
Re: Constant air compressor
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Sun, 10 Jul 2011 6:44 +0000
by kyle300exc
Re: Constant air compressor
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Sun, 10 Jul 2011 6:51 +0000
by matmimjack
some pic hopefully
Re: Constant air compressor
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Sun, 10 Jul 2011 6:54 +0000
by kyle300exc
so did you make up the bracket?
Re: Constant air compressor
Posted:
Sun, 10 Jul 2011 6:57 +0000
by pisso01
Lol. Sounds good kyle. You could also cut down an old tent pole..
Nice. So is it just an old aircon pump? Much work in making brakets?
Re: Constant air compressor
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Sun, 10 Jul 2011 7:03 +0000
by matmimjack
try again
this image shows the modified compressor note the grub screw
head of compressor removed to modify
shows base bracket and relocation of intercooler mount
showing compressor in position
compressor fitted
i will post some more if anyone is interested. it is a very tight squeeze but i am happy with the finished result although not quiet as neat as dennis's pics but it is functional all the same.
Re: Constant air compressor
Posted:
Sun, 10 Jul 2011 7:28 +0000
by kyle300exc
well done mattmimjack more pics and info the better, what did you have to do to modify it?
Re: Constant air compressor
Posted:
Sun, 10 Jul 2011 7:43 +0000
by matmimjack
basically by taping a thread in the hole and placing a grub screw you are seperating each end of the compressor from each other, basically from what i understand the top end from the bottom end. this hole that is now plugged did allow for compressor oil and gas to flow between to lubricate etc. After blocking off i have removed the oil filler plug and replaced with a grease nipple and pumped approx 1/2 a cup of general purpose grease into it. i have utilised an old LP gas bottle ( maybe about 3-4 litre) as a receiver which due to it small size i have located under the bullbar (toyota breaker bar) on the right hand side behind the parker lights.
Re: Constant air compressor
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Sat, 07 Jul 2012 4:30 +0000
by 2012lux
do you have contact details for these on bord air guys?