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From: Elk City, OK
yep, i got my tank of a KW. check valves are cheap enough at AirBagIt.com - Air Suspension Kits, Mini-Truck Parts, Sport Compact Parts! Airride, Airsprings, Towing Kits, Lambo Vertical Doors, Airbags.
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From: Brentwood,CA
These guys have all different DOT approved air brake tanks for any size or shape you want.
Trailer Parts Superstore - Air Brake Tanks
Trailer Parts Superstore - Air Brake Tanks
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From: Pukalani, HI
What i was planning to do with mine was use an air compressor contactor switch with an unloader to control the clutch on the york. I figured that was as close to an actual air compressor system as i would get.
I haven't decided on if i want to run 80 on- 100 offPSI or 100 on - 120 off....
EDIT: Something like this...
I haven't decided on if i want to run 80 on- 100 offPSI or 100 on - 120 off....
EDIT: Something like this...
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Yup, that's exactly the kind of air tank I have, an old trailer brakes tank. I'll get my check valve new tho, I'm gonna hit the local Mack dealer tomorrow for it, I bet they have one of those things (3/8"-NPT valve) in stock there with my name on it, lol
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From: Elk City, OK
i run 2 e compressors, 4cfm 200psi 100% duty cycle into a 5 gallon tank. 2 switches shutting off at 150 and 180psi. run nipples on 3 places to run air tools off of, oh and the twin 3 trumpet air horns 
and 2 3800lb 500psi airbags for the rear.
and 2 3800lb 500psi airbags for the rear.
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I got the 10ci york, which is capable of over 9cfm when redlined. If I run her at 2000 engine rpms my tank pressure don't even drop when I use the big impact 
5-gallon tank as well. Blow-off valve is set to 115 psi, but my oil separator is good for up to 150, so I'll see if the Mack dealer has a 140 psi valve...
5-gallon tank as well. Blow-off valve is set to 115 psi, but my oil separator is good for up to 150, so I'll see if the Mack dealer has a 140 psi valve...
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From: in the shadows
Unloader, Load Genie - Pneumatic Check Valves - Pneumatic System Components - Pneumatics & Hydraulics : Grainger Industrial Supply
Really his reply was go on Grainger and search for the load-genie unloader check-valve, and this is what I was able to produce on my own
Is it going to work for you, do I win another cookie?
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Master Tom, that is highly unlikely - I am on my feet 6 days a week at work, it's an awesome exercise.
Actually that is not all that likely either - I think I have about exhausted my usefulness in this whole air compressors subject.
Actually that is not all that likely either - I think I have about exhausted my usefulness in this whole air compressors subject.
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But I know what you mean, I had a desk job for quite a few years, and ever since I dumped that and started turning wrenches semi-professionally I've been in much better physical shape. Altho I may be into your situation very soon, if I do take my buddy's uncle's offer - however, given the truck I'll be driving and where I'll be driving it, I think that my asterisk will be hovering in the air above the seat a whole lot more time than being well-planted on the seat cushion, and it is therefore my kidneys that will get the workout of a lifetime, lol.Back on topic now, the only check valve the Mack dealer had in stock was some small 1/4" NPT thing made by Bendix that just looked way too restrictive, so I ordered a 3/8" valve made by Haldex from NAPA - same price but it looks like it will flow a whole lot more air, it will be here tomorrow - this is the valve in question, methinks it will solve my tank self-purging issue quite nicely:
KN23010 - Check Valve - Haldex product
Forgot to check if they have the 140-psi pop-valves tho, hopefully I'll remember tomorrow.
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From: Marlboro Mental Hospital.
O.M.G. BUBBLEGUM!!!
your signature on your profile page had me gasping for air!!
and i used to tend bar back when i was but a Young lad. after i joined the police force, i realized it was more fun being a bouncer than serving.
but that all changed in 1982 when i broke my neck.
3 years later after i learned how to walk again, the only thing i could do was sit on my asterisk and drive, so i made a profession out of it rather than just sit on my butt and collect disability like so many others do .
your signature on your profile page had me gasping for air!!
and i used to tend bar back when i was but a Young lad. after i joined the police force, i realized it was more fun being a bouncer than serving.
but that all changed in 1982 when i broke my neck.
3 years later after i learned how to walk again, the only thing i could do was sit on my asterisk and drive, so i made a profession out of it rather than just sit on my butt and collect disability like so many others do .