Thread: Spot to mount Air Compressor?

Hi, I managed to squeeze a Thomas Super Pump into the space in front of the main battery, made up a mounting bracket our of a piece of s/s plate I had & again as the others have said used the existing mounting holes to attach it. (I had thought I would have to sell this great pump & downsize when I first got the D3) but with a bit of juggling & careful measuring it slotted in. Had to get it in quickly though as I was getting a few other mods done like duel batteries etc & the mechanics were eyeing off that spot to fit the controller.
Rgds

Originally Posted by CaverD3

Or not bother with a compressor - use the one you have already.

In a damp climate the air dryer might over time become water-logged as damp air is dried going into the air system but not released back through the dryer to remove the water if the air hose is used a lot.

Originally Posted by Graeme

In a damp climate the air dryer might over time become water-logged as damp air is dried going into the air system but not released back through the dryer to remove the water if the air hose is used a lot.

Same would be true if you off road a lot or adjust the suspension when you go into car parks.
Haven't noticed the poms having a lot of problems in their climate.

Time will tell I suppose but I don't intend to use it a lot anyway.

why go to that much effort....

buy a 6mm press T, some 6mm plastic hose, a ball valve, and the correct adaptor to fit that and the female quick connector of your choice (I use nitto)

cut the primary feed line to the tank, install the t fitting, branch to to the ball valve then the nitto.

the nice thing is that you can put the fitting anywhere you like.

So the tube into the tank is a standard 6mm hose and will take a quick connect?
But it is a small opening and will restrict flow a bit though. If you are pumping up a flat tyre it will be slow.

Originally Posted by CaverD3

Or not bother with a compressor - use the one you have already.

Now we're talking.

So what are the down sides? What controls the compressor, is there a pressure switch in the tank? Does the compressor only run when the engine is running? Where the heck is the tank and for that matter the compressor? (I could get my lazy arse under the thing and have a look I guess ) Is the capacity/ duty cycle of the existing compressor suitable for inflating tyres?

It all sounds too easy........

Compressor only runs with engine on. Tank as I said is at 210psi plus. Plenty for re-flating tyres but may be slow to re-fill for punctre repair.
I attached mine to the front of the tank so it cab easily be removed if a warranty issue crops up.

Hi Caver,

My bung is not brass? was yours?

You can buy a reducer part ie male bung with internal female thread. Do you know what size thread the bung is? looks like 3/4"

Thx again.