Air compressors for GQ's
Submitted: Monday, Oct 20, 2003 at 21:35
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Red Rover
Any thoughts on what works on a GQ 4.2 petrol. I have twin air lockers but the air compressor died. It was an electric one - not ARB. I have been told ARB ones do not last long when used consistantly. To my knowledge a belt driven one will not fit unless I get rid of the air con (as if). YOur suggestions would be
well appreciated.
Thanks Red Rover
Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Monday, Oct 20, 2003 at 22:12
Monday, Oct 20, 2003 at 22:12
Endless air... and a truck air tank
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Follow Up By: Red Rover - Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 08:38
Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 08:38
I thought about an endless air - but aparently the only place it can go is where the air con compressor goes - and I am not getting rid of that. I had a magnum which was great - but cant find anywhere to mount it - BUGGER because belt driven was definitely to go
Thanks Red Rover
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 08:52
Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 08:52
Nope you can run another air conditioner pump.. You can have 2.
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 08:56
Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 08:56
Jump on the GQ list, and ask Nick Walker. He runs 4 truck air tanks on his GQ to run lockers, also has air outlets on each corner, can pump up 4 35's without starting compressor from FA to 37psi...
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Follow Up By: Red Rover - Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 12:47
Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 12:47
Thanks Truckster - how do you get onto the GQ List?
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Reply By: Martyn (WA) - Monday, Oct 20, 2003 at 22:28
Monday, Oct 20, 2003 at 22:28
Red Rover,
I have an ARB compressor, I got this before the lockers arrived, I've used the compressor quite a bit and it is still in good condition. I have the compressor under the passengers
seat, this may help the life expectancy. I contemplated the truck air tank but was advised against using in conjunction with the ARB compressor. This is where I'm at at the present. I would be more tempted to use a belt driven compressor and a truck air tank, this would fit beter together, my opinions as usual. Keep the shiny side up
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Follow Up By: Red Rover - Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 08:39
Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 08:39
My cheap 12v was solid mounted to the floor with a custom air tank. I wonder why they advised against the air tank, just out of interest
Thanks Red Rover
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Reply By: squiz - Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 19:41
Tuesday, Oct 21, 2003 at 19:41
I have a 4.2 Patrol deasel
and mounted a new big red compressor
under the bonnet. I let the the tires down to about 15 lbs.
Then pumped all 4 up to 44lbs without stopping.
Compressor didn't get to hot so I was happy.
Then after a trip down the road for a few hours I
thought I should have a look at my work.
The compressor was almost to hot to touch.
The engine heat put more heat into it then
pumping up the tires.
How long do you thing my pump will last under the bonnet.
I mounted it near the coolent overflow containers.
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