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Old Aug 20, 2016 | 07:45 AM
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is there anywhere a good writeup, to install a engine driven air compressor on our 7.3?
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Old Aug 20, 2016 | 11:27 AM
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I don't remember any right off. I think the Viair style systems are more popular right now. Simply because mounting it is more versatile than trying to mount another pulley driven accessory in the engine compartment
 
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ork+compressor

That's my setup, works well.
 
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Old Aug 21, 2016 | 07:35 AM
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thanks Darin,
thats what i was looking for. only drawback is the batteries have to be re-located.

at the moment i have a large thomas air compressor on the frame rail, with two 6 gallon tanks on the rails. it supplies air to my rear suspension and a service fitting.

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Vmac is about the only one i know of that makes underhood air kits: UNDERHOOD Air Compressor System - VMAC

vanair makes a 150 CFM pto driven unit also.
but these units are very expensive, the last VMAC unit i saw installed was over $4,000.
and that was over 5 years ago.
 
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