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Which Air Compressor ?
Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2003 11:33 am
by Leithfield
I want to purchase a good on-board air compressor, and have pretty much narrowed my choices down to a Clisby or Endless Air. Any other advice would however be welcomed.
Can anyone point me towards an Aus online webstore from which the same can be ordered. Have seen Clisby's offered at Big Balls, but no luck with Endless Air.
Can anyone help with a telephone number check for Kareela Engineering (Endless Air) the numbers supplied are about as much use as a one legged man at an arse kicking party -
PH: 03 9584 4785 (Permantley engaged, or off the hook)
FAX: 03 9584 5837 (Loop of "you are being connected").
With thanks,
Leithfield
Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2003 12:16 pm
by BundyRumandCoke
The endless air is the way to go, but I wouldnt buy one, build it yourself. If your 4wd isnt air coned then grab a mount and drive pulley from a wreck then buy a Sanden compressor. Tap a thread into the sump plug to suit a grease nipple. There are a number of ways you can wire it in.
Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2003 12:21 pm
by spazbot
yeah go with making your own
much cheaper,
in think chaos 4x4 sells endless air gear
Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2003 4:35 pm
by Wooders
I nominate a York.......
Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2003 4:56 pm
by Damo
What vehicles are donors for Yorks in Oz???
Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2003 5:50 pm
by Wooders
Volvos.....
Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2003 7:56 pm
by RUFF
Volvo's,Early V8 Falcon's,A lot of 6cyl XD Falcon's and Early Range Rover's are just some i have regularly seen fitted with the York pump. The york pump is the best to use however it is bulky that is why most people use the SD508 Sanden pumps as these are a much more compact unit.
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2003 10:50 am
by Area54
Next question, what do the Sanden pumps come out of? I was thinking of using a pump from a hilux 2L diesel as these seem to be a compact unit, but I'm not sure if the pump internals have a separate sump or if they are oiled from the air supply. from there I would just filter off the oil/water emulsion with a coalescing filter. RUFF?
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2003 11:18 am
by Wendle
Diesel MQ patrols, I believe?
I want to build one powered by a winch motor, build the whole thing inline onto an aluminium plate or something??
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2003 11:21 am
by Maggot4x4
Wooders wrote:I nominate a York.......
100% Agree. I think i have one lying around somewhere. Would have to have a look.
Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2003 7:42 am
by Leithfield
Thanks for the advice folks - unfortunately I have the engineering expertise of a medieval hungarian stomach pump, but really appreciated the feedback and links suggested.
Cheers,
Leithfield
Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2003 8:34 am
by HSV Rangie
I would be fitting either a york or sanen AC pump.
Another option in this site.
http://www.roverworld.com/extreme_aire_english.htm
Michael.