air compressors

Hi Truckster, I'd be interested in following your progress on this because I have been toying with the idea of fitting one to my GQ, but didn't think there would be enough room under the hood. I have seen one in action on a 100 series cruiser, and it was very impressive.

There is plenty of room.. Nick on the Patrol list runs 3 air tanks incorperated with his Endless Air System.

You sit the extra compressor below and to the sire of the standard Air compressor for Air Conditioner.

Then pipe work to what ever you want, air tanks the lot! Nick runs outlets to the rear and front, he took 4 yrs to perfect his system.

sounds like you could have a small business opportunity manufacturing brackets if and when you are successful David. My sentiments exactly on the belt reliability thing which is why I make do with the elctric jobbie.
Keep us posted.

Hi guys. To add my little bit into the air compressor saga. I have a 92 Troopie with the 1HZ motor. Now THAT, is a vehicle that has no room under the bonnet, BUT I still have one fitted. More on that later. A friend also with the same troopie but a few year younger purchased an air conditioner compressor air set up, and I think you know which brand I am talking about. To fit it he had to butcher the front lifting ring, took him about 2weeks to fit, alignment lined up beautifully with the steering wheel, (or was it the back wheel) and one of the brackets broke a couple of weeks later which he had to reweld and strengthen. After he finally installed it he made a wish to me that he will never ever have to change the fan-belts again, because if they break, then that is the way they will remain as to fit the replacement belts would mean pulling half the motor to pieces......... I have since heard that 2 other troopie owners have returned their compressors to the supplier because they could not fit them. Now my set up. Mine is fitted to the inside of the right mudguard facing back to-wards the driver beside the air cleaner. The washer bottle is removed and an after market rectangular one is fitted to the left side of the vehicle. The alignment is perfect, the only down side is that I do not run the vehicle with a fan belt fitted. Having said that, it only takes me a couple of seconds to fit the belt. I can fit the belt, blow up all 4 tyres remove the belt while others are still on their first tyre using a 12 volt blue tongue or the like (not the double one as that is somewhat faster)
Now for truth time. It was a mongrel to fit as there are so many angles to allow for and the bracket that holds the compressor I had to remove and adjust dozens of time before I was happy, but once done....Ripper. The drive pulley is tack welded onto the Air Con pulley. The air cyl. is a small brake cylinder mounted under the vehicle between the gearbox and chassis rail protected by the belly plate.
Now that it is fitted I am on cloud 9, do it again, I don't think so...well maybe not!
Regards

Sounds like you blokes must have diesels. On a petrol 4.5 1FZ-FE it work a treat. Didn't buy an Endless, wasn't paying $350 plus plus plus. Got a s/hand aircon unit, made up a bracket and bracing, lined up with main crank and original air con unit (located bottom right on motor), modified the belt idler/tensioner pully. Been on the vehicle for 2-3 years. Being in Sandgropper country it gets used regularly. Run into a large reserve tank (bullbar) which in addition to fast tyre inflation its great for blowing the dust off the rear doors before opening.

Hi Rod.
Also a fellow sandgroper. Yep, a sure lot cheeper. I went to the local auto electrician and asked about them. He said go around the back and help your self from the pile there. I got 2 very good looking ones. Apart from the intensive labour to make my bracket (yes it is a diesel) the fittings and all, it cost me about the same price.My air runs into a small brake cylinder beside the gearbox. size, about one cubic foot.
Regards