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Max Air mounted under bonnet

Submitted: Monday, Oct 04, 2004 at 01:01

IT Doctor

I have a max air compressor and I am getting a bit jacked off about digging it out of the luggage area every time I go onto sand. I was thinking about mounting under the bonnet but somebody mentioned that the heat from the engine would trigger the cut out switch before I even turned it on.

Can I get some IMHO's or some factual experiences from other Max Air owners?

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AnswerID: 78731   Submitted: Monday, Oct 04, 2004 at 08:06

Member - DickyBeach replied:

Dear Doctor,
I've had my ARB Air Compressor mounted unfder the bonnet for 5 years and it's never missed a beat, whether driving (rear) air lockers or simply reinflating tyres.
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FollowupID: 338215   Submitted: Monday, Oct 04, 2004 at 12:28

IT Doctor posted:

DickyBeach

As I understand it the ARB does not have a thermal cut out switch therefore it is ideally suited to be mounted under the bonnet. Mine however does have a thermal cut out to prevent overheating.

Judging by the responses looks like I am better off packing the luggage better.
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AnswerID: 78748   Submitted: Monday, Oct 04, 2004 at 10:01

navaraman replied:

I' ve got as MaxAir and when i see the mud, sand, crap etc. thats gets in my engine bay I would rather not subject the compressor to that. i just make sure the MaxAir is handy when I'm planning to go offroad. I don't personally know of anyone who has one in the engine bay.
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AnswerID: 78753   Submitted: Monday, Oct 04, 2004 at 10:54

Truckster (Vic) replied:

Have my ARB under drivers seat, away from dust and mud and crap.
Also perfect distance from each wheel for the hose I have.. even the spare
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AnswerID: 78759   Submitted: Monday, Oct 04, 2004 at 11:40

Mudguard replied:

G,Day, Ive got a 12v Thomas air comp under the bonnet of our GU 2.8td pumps up a air reciever to 100psi been there for 6yrs not a problem the pump it self is 18 yo but if you're belting thru mud and bulldust all the time it would pay to install it inside with a external air fitting
cheers
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FollowupID: 338219   Submitted: Monday, Oct 04, 2004 at 13:26

Ian from Thermoguard Instruments posted:

How about piping the compressor's inlet to the 'clean' side of your airfilter box?
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FollowupID: 338221   Submitted: Monday, Oct 04, 2004 at 13:48

Truckster (Vic) posted:

Then why not mount the whole thing inside? Saves a hole in somewhere for pipework.
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FollowupID: 338356   Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 05, 2004 at 14:32

Member - Jeff M (WA) posted:

Some of us don't have a lot of room inside and may have famly members in the vehicle while re inflating the tyres, mounting my Boue toung (thomas) under the bonnet was a half hour job including running piping to air box and front of vehicle.

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AnswerID: 78893   Submitted: Tuesday, Oct 05, 2004 at 09:57

crfan replied:

Hi Doc mine is under the bonnet and I have had no problems with mine Have pumped up a heap of tyres on a hot day and never cut out .The Hurricane I had under there before wouldnt pump up four tyres from 15 to 30 on a hot day
the max air pumped up eight tyres from 15 to 40 easy.
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