tyre compressor

Hi Rick
What unit did you end up with?
cheers
EV700

I bought a Twin Tongue in a carry case, with a set of Stuans chucked in, as well as a new tyre guaue & the air hose

Rick (S.A)

Hi HJ60-2H
I put this proposition to the Toyota dealer a little while ago re a 100 Series TD.
They were dubious - drive belt already has enough load and area is to cluttered already.
So I'm looking for the next best alternative and mounting place.
cheers
EV700

When I've contacted Endless Air, they didn't have a kit to fit my 12HT. I'm guessing the 2H and 12HT block is the same regarding fitting an endless air unit.

Did you make your own plates up? and did you mount it below the alternator which I am spying as a possibility. I've already got an air cond compressor above the alternator so that is out.

I'd appreciate some photos or and your 'how I did it' if you can. timatpeoplehelpdotcomdotau

Thanks
tim

Correct, got the same from endless air when I was doing it. They were happy to sell me a compressor but had no bracket. Figured if I was going to do the hard bit then I may as well do the easy bit as well and get a compressor. Cost me $35 form local wrecker. Get one with an oil sump. I used one from a 2WD Nissan. Then ran a vertical support from one of the 2 existing holes low down on the block. You wil need a welder and probably a aweekend to fashion it all up. Got the idea froma guy in WA who had photos posted of his in the WWW. I'd take a photo for you of mine but my camera is in for repair.

2H and 12HT do share the same block. Air compressor brakcet mounts to the same bolts that mount the air con. Run a second pulley off the alternator, there is room for a second one on the existing pulley set up. I bought a pully from Motion Technology (~$30) and got a machine shop to fit it to the alternator pulley (~$45)

Switch for the clutch, I used an ARB one so I get the right pressure for the air locker in series with one on the dash for in cab switching. Then all you need is a manifold to give you outlets etc where you want them. I have one in the rear accessible through the passenger side rear sliding window and one under the bonnet.

Just read ll that and can't see how to edit, sorry.

Air compressor mounts next to the existing air con compressor, snug fit up against my 2nd batttery

Thanks, they're good tips.

So yours is up high by the sound of it and the drive belt from the alternator wouldn't be very long I'd guess. I had spied a spot down low under the alternator, but not measured anything up.

Do you happen to have the link to the WA guy that guided your project?

Tim

HJ60-2H
Thanks for the info.
cheers
EV700

thanks col

was considering the max air have you had yours for long...how long would you estimate to pump a tyre from 20-35psi

Hi Uteguy,

It takes about 4mins from 20-40 psi . Have had the comp about 2 yrs had no probs so far. Mate has the blue tongue both started inflating about the same time his tyres are (275/70/16) smaller than mine i had packed up and on my 2nd can when he had finished. 4WD Monthly did a comparison on compressors and the max air was judged best value for money . There are some cheap copys around now but they don't look as well made quote the same volumes l/min . Hope that helps

Col

I agree with Uteguy on the Max-Air Pro. Had mine for two years and it has not missed a beat. Would be happy to recommend it to anyone in the market for a compressor as it works well and did not cost an arm or a leg.

coffee .....cough cough.....spit spit.....you mean an ale or two dont you?

If I'm drivin'??????

NEVER!

Two of the tyres staked on this particular episode were done at walking speed- hard to slow down from that. Two other tyres were done at 30 kph. I'm not whinging about tyre damage, as it was my decision to travel in those conditions. A further two tyres were stuffed a little later in this trip - a total of 4 tyres on the 80 series rooted!

It was 38 degrees & the flies were horrid; the rest of the party didn't really need to go for a stroll or contemplate the navel, just needed shade & time to help fix a heap of tyres (4) at the one instance, with a very slow & old compressor.
In the end we had to go into the station workshop to get enough air pressure & volume to reinflate two tyres.

It is possible that you have mis- construed the time lines. By too slow I meant that when repairing tyres in the bush, 15 to twenty minutes per reinflation when you have 3 or 4 tyres to do in one hit is a bit long. We lost 2/3 of a day repairing tyres in a 7 day journey, and had to abandon one of the two vehicles, and to therefore alter the agenda/schedule - hardly a rush scenario.
The other reason why volume is critical is to re seat bead asap. So, again, I resolved to do something about it when I got home.

Cheers

Rick (S.A.)

Fair enough points Rick - it sounds like your conditions were somewhat trying.

G'Day Banjo,
I also have a ARD unit and find it a good piece of gear. I agree totaly with your responce. I find it amazing that some people consider it a "race" to blow up tyres. Sit back for how ever long it takes and enjoy your surroundings, consider the meaning of life .... or whatever. Life's to short, enjoy it a every opportunity.
Regards,
Capt.

To be fair 'Cap'n", Rick does make a case for trying circumstances but !