Re: Onboard Compressors...
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Re: Onboard Compressors...
Does anyone make belt-driven heavy/constant duty compressors for the 6.0? Is it even possible?
I was going to go with twin Viars but I hear that belt-driven compressors like the York are the way to go.
I'd like something that will allow me to use air tools and air up fairly quickly.
Thanks.
I was going to go with twin Viars but I hear that belt-driven compressors like the York are the way to go.
I'd like something that will allow me to use air tools and air up fairly quickly.
Thanks.
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Given the limited space in the engine compartment, I don't know how much luck you would have trying to shoehorn a belt-driven compressor in there. You may want to check out Extreme Outback; in particular, their ExtremeAire line of compressors.
The Viairs are decent enough air compressors, but a large number of their compressors are not capable of 100% duty cycle, and that can be a big deal if you are looking at airing large tires back up at the end of a trail.
Additionally, I do not think any of the Viair compressors offer the flow rate of the ExtremeAire compressors (been a bit over a year since I looked through their line-up...they may have stepped up to the plate by now). This will translate into the feasiblity of using air tools; an air tank will help buffer your air needs, but that will not last too long if the air compressor is not keeping up.
Just a few thoughts...having been down this path...
The Viairs are decent enough air compressors, but a large number of their compressors are not capable of 100% duty cycle, and that can be a big deal if you are looking at airing large tires back up at the end of a trail.
Additionally, I do not think any of the Viair compressors offer the flow rate of the ExtremeAire compressors (been a bit over a year since I looked through their line-up...they may have stepped up to the plate by now). This will translate into the feasiblity of using air tools; an air tank will help buffer your air needs, but that will not last too long if the air compressor is not keeping up.
Just a few thoughts...having been down this path...
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Hey Speedjunky I'm looking for a setup like you are interested in. My uncle just recently bought a '07 psd and put his old flatbed on it. It was a hydraulic pump that is belt driven. I am going to look at his setup and see what size the pump is and where it is mounted, I hope to learn more from there. When I figure out more I'll post it. I think a belt driven compressor is the only way to go for those of us who need the duty cycle and the pressure. I'll do what I can to figure something out. Stay tuned.....
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Here's a setup where an Extreme Air compressor was used.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...of-photos.html
The only thing I don't like is that the comrpessor is mounted on the rail under the bed. I would hate to permanently damage the compressor by getting it soaked in water going through a mud pit, waterhole, etc.
I think I may do something similar but mount the compressor in front left or right of the bed just in front of one of the fenderwells. I can then fit the tank under the bed.
We'll see.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...of-photos.html
The only thing I don't like is that the comrpessor is mounted on the rail under the bed. I would hate to permanently damage the compressor by getting it soaked in water going through a mud pit, waterhole, etc.
I think I may do something similar but mount the compressor in front left or right of the bed just in front of one of the fenderwells. I can then fit the tank under the bed.
We'll see.
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How about one of the new Warn winches... They now have an air compressor built in and they will run air tools and then you have the winch also... Just a thought!!!!!!
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Speed, I sorta miss read, missunderstood (or just dumb). When I saw 'belt driven compressor for 6.0' I thought super charger. I think I need to read more carefully. Oh, another excuse...it was after midnite and brain had good to sleep already.
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