Just wondering

chip2366 · Dec 9, 2009

does anybody know if it posible to put a air line an to the air tank were it has a large screw thred on .
just thought it could help get you out of a few break downs and some some compressed air tools like de grease gun or air cleaner
thanks
chip

big dave2 · Dec 9, 2009

if your motor is a p38 as mine is the compressor is knockin its pan in just keeping the suspension going,wagons ect usually have an engine driven compressor+3 or 4 air tanks. i used to drive mobile cranes before i retired they all had an airline on em valve block on side of chassis to keep tyres up to pressure but they were BIG compressors but i dont think they would run air tools for long no enough f a d ,pressure was ok though not enough capacity/volume,,the electric compressor on a p38 selfdestruct with an air bag leak if left to long,,,,,,,,,,,dave,,,of to kip now gnight

chip2366 · Dec 9, 2009

thanks for that not sure how much pressure the tank holds but even if it was only for emergency use i now i have woke up meny times to a flat and you only need enough to get to nearest air line or blow some crap out of polen filters and hard to reach areas

thanks again

gavbriggs · Dec 9, 2009

there are very few emergencies that reqiure air!!! if tyres are going down enough to need a mobile compressor the i would suggest getting em fixed !!!

a good selection of hand tools and a foot pump are adequate to get the car rolling!!

Datatek · Dec 9, 2009

You can buy a 12 volt compressor for about 12 quid that will re-inflate a tyre, I always carry one on my motorbike plus a repair kit. I also have one on the P38 as an emergency suspension inflator. Slow but effective.

kernowdragon · Dec 9, 2009

Adding an air takeoff point is a common mod, particularly in the states, as well as adding a pressure gauge. I've just assembled a package to go into mine with gauge and quick release coupling. According to the write-ups from those who've done it, you tee into the line nearest the front of the car as it goes into the EAS box, line 6 I think?? However there is only enough air to refill tyres, NOT for running air tools, although I suppose you could tandem mount a second receiver behind the original to up the reserve, or just fit a larger one.

chip2366 · Dec 9, 2009

thanks for you advice will have a go

navi · Dec 9, 2009

i would like to fit a steam whistle to myn they also work on air

chip2366 · Dec 14, 2009

lol that would be just swell if you could send me the plans i will look over them and give a little advice .....and dont forget to patent it should be a screem whooooooo whooop :violent:

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