What would be required to add an engine driven air compressor to my 1990 7.3 idi? I was thinking of a compressor off an air brake eqiuped international truck?
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1990 F-250 4x4 7.3 IDI 5 speed manual.
use an old york ac compressor
the kind that has the seperate oil system they work great and are cheaper in most cases
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88 F-250 body,550 rear frame setup, 7.3 idi, back up camera, class 5 bumper hitch welded to frame and gusseted, front mount hitch and off road lights,93 front clip, headache rack, 37" humvee tires, ac power converter,factory buckets from quadcab, power windows and locks,cobra 29 cb w/ 102" whip, high lift jack behind seat, toolbox for the junk, visor, running lights, huge front bumper, oba,
in progress western style mirrors, holset turbo, airhorns, and some other goodies
I was thinking of a compressor off an air brake eqiuped international truck?
That or a Ford, Chevy truck gas engine. If you have a truck wrecking yard near you you can check out different mounts, brackets, etc, and pick what would mount up with the least bracket and mount fabrication. They're fairly tall, so even mounting it low and off to the side as much as possible make sure it will clear your hood.
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What would be required to add an engine driven air compressor to my 1990 7.3 idi?
An oil line in and a drainback line out. A tank to compressor governor line plus the compressor to tank line.
Your far better off using an a/c compressor for example the York model. When I did my on-board air system on my 87 Samurai, I used an a/c compressor, 6gal tank, pressure switch, check valve, gauge, toggle switch, pressure hose, misc brass fittings, water/oil seperator and misc other little items. I'm able to run any air tool I choose and pumps up to 160psi. Check this site for the hard to find items like the adapters for the top of the compressor. This site is full of knowledge. ::Kilby Enterprises::
1971 F250 Camper Special 390, c6 auto, 4x2, 63k original miles, rebuilt engine. It's had a hard life.
1984 F250 6.9 IDI, 4-speed manual, 4x4. Rolled so now its a project.
1985 F250 351W, C6 auto, 4x4. Dads truck.
1988 F250 7.3 IDI, C6 auto, 4x4. Bought it with new heads and rebuilt injection pump. Since then new parts include ball joints, brakes and brake components at all wheels including parking brake cables, fuel sending unit, injector return kit, belts, starter, batteries, and alternator. Sno-way 9'1'' v blade. Ready to make some money!
Fine for blowing up a tire, but running air tools or anything else that requires volume of air (air horns) it's no good without a tank and a quick recovery compressor. The constant use these electric jobs don't hold up.
Fine for blowing up a tire, but running air tools or anything else that requires volume of air (air horns) it's no good without a tank and a quick recovery compressor. The constant use these electric jobs don't hold up.
Yep that's the one. My fault I had the wrong link.
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1971 F250 Camper Special 390, c6 auto, 4x2, 63k original miles, rebuilt engine. It's had a hard life.
1984 F250 6.9 IDI, 4-speed manual, 4x4. Rolled so now its a project.
1985 F250 351W, C6 auto, 4x4. Dads truck.
1988 F250 7.3 IDI, C6 auto, 4x4. Bought it with new heads and rebuilt injection pump. Since then new parts include ball joints, brakes and brake components at all wheels including parking brake cables, fuel sending unit, injector return kit, belts, starter, batteries, and alternator. Sno-way 9'1'' v blade. Ready to make some money!
Yep that's the one. My fault I had the wrong link.
Gotchya. Thats the same idea I used on my Samurai OBAS except I circulate pag oil through the compressor via seperator back to the suction side instead of pumping it full of grease now and then.
The point of the old York (or gigantic, antique, and valuable Frigidaire) units is that you get a sump, so you don't need to separate out (as much) oil. The Frigidaires even have a dipstick, but unless you're in vintage yards you're not likely to ever see one. And even if you do, you'll almost certainly have to rebuild it.
The point of the old York (or gigantic, antique, and valuable Frigidaire) units is that you get a sump, so you don't need to separate out (as much) oil. The Frigidaires even have a dipstick, but unless you're in vintage yards you're not likely to ever see one. And even if you do, you'll almost certainly have to rebuild it.
The problem is they're friggen huge. I have a long stroke one sitting on the shelf but never used it do to size. The smaller rotary compressors are way more efficient and you can easily obtain 160-200psi if necessary.
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