ARB Compressor
Submitted: Friday, Dec 10, 2004 at 18:21
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Brent.n
Hello,
I just had arb air lockers fitted to my patrol and want to make the compressor be able to pump up my tyres as
well what do i have to do because at the moment it is only for the lockers.
Thanks
Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Friday, Dec 10, 2004 at 18:30
Friday, Dec 10, 2004 at 18:30
Did you mentino that to ARB when they fitted it??
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Follow Up By: Brent.n - Friday, Dec 10, 2004 at 18:57
Friday, Dec 10, 2004 at 18:57
no didnt think i had to, i called and they said it is easy, but i was wondering how to do it.
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Friday, Dec 10, 2004 at 19:34
Friday, Dec 10, 2004 at 19:34
Put a T piece in the line, or maybe go back and get them to show you...
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Reply By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Friday, Dec 10, 2004 at 19:55
Friday, Dec 10, 2004 at 19:55
G'day Brent.
When you look at the
tank on the compressor where the fitting is for the hose going to the lockers, there should be another hole with the cut-off switch and a spare "hole" sealed up with a Allen-keyed bung.
You'd need to remove that bung and get a screw-in fitting with a snap on female unit (I use Ryco style, but there are others you can get). If you already own a suitable air hose with such fittings on, then buy the fitting to match. If you have nothing then you can check out the various prices of such hoses from ARB or other suppliers before you decide what type to use.
The hose I use has a matching Ryco female fitting on the outlet end and I simply plug in a cheap (but effective) tyre connector which is a bit different to most other bought hoses, because when it's not connected to a tyre valve, it does not continue to pass air, meaning the compressor has time to build up a bit of pressure in between tyres.
Mine is actually a different compressor (Maxair) with an aftermarket 3L
tank. But the principle is the same.
Good luck.....if you need any more info, just ask
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