Air Compressor Options?

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Jul 25, 2010 | 12:23 PM

#16

Duzitall

Senior User

Joined: May 2010

Posts: 178

Likes: 0

From: Spring Valley, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRC9170

I have often wondered if a 1750 watt inverter and a good 120 volt air compressor mounted on the frame would work ok. I realize the batteries would probably not last long if the engine is not running.

An inverter will work but you need to double the watts listed on the nameplate of the motored device you want to run because of the locked rotor amp draw. It takes a whole lot of power to start an air compressor that already has say 85psi in the tank but the pressure switch says it's time to recharge. Makes a really big inverter necessary. The positive benefit to an inverter is you have 120v for other uses too.

Jul 25, 2010 | 12:27 PM

#17

Duzitall

Senior User

Joined: May 2010

Posts: 178

Likes: 0

From: Spring Valley, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRC9170

S Is there any link on here to tapping in to the AC compressor?
Bob

You mean like this?

Project Jeep CJ-7 - Onboard Air System York AC Compressor Conversion

Jul 25, 2010 | 12:52 PM

#18

ampslw

Senior User

Joined: Nov 2009

Posts: 182

Likes: 0

From: northwestern Ontario

vmac compresser under hood

i can use a one inch inpact on it with out any air probloms effort on the compresser

it work very

good

Jul 25, 2010 | 01:08 PM

#19

Duzitall

Senior User

Joined: May 2010

Posts: 178

Likes: 0

From: Spring Valley, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by ampslw

i can use a one inch inpact on it with out any air probloms effort on the compresser

it work very

good

What? That's all we get for info about your VMAC? I googled it but didn't find any real info like bolt on kit for 7.3 or pricing?

Jul 25, 2010 | 01:14 PM

#20

ron's power stroke

Post Fiend

Joined: Jun 2006

Posts: 9,714

Likes: 2

From: White Mnt's,New Hampshire

Clay has the AC pump already to bolt in if you go that rout..its a nice set up....just find the tanks and make up some lines...it fits in where the 2nd alt goes from i been told..

http://www.riffraffdiesel.com/mm5/me...e=F731-AIR-MCR

Jul 26, 2010 | 03:19 PM

#21

MadogLlewellyn

Thread Starter

Freshman User

Joined: Mar 2009

Posts: 43

Likes: 0

From: Farmersburg, Indiana

So does the OEM size belt with dual altnators work with this air compressor in its place or do you need a special size belt to fit?

I'm liking the idea of a belt driven air compressor.... just wondering about installing and how much fabrication is needed.

Jul 26, 2010 | 04:11 PM

#22

Shake-N-Bake

Post Fiend

Joined: Sep 2003

Posts: 6,096

Likes: 26

From: Mesa AZ

Quote:

Originally Posted by ron's power stroke

Clay has the AC pump already to bolt in if you go that rout..its a nice set up....just find the tanks and make up some lines...it fits in where the 2nd alt goes from i been told..

Riffraff Diesel: ExtremeFlow Belt Drive Compressor

I have to admit, that setup is pretty darn cool. I just might have to call Clay......

Jul 27, 2010 | 07:11 AM

#23

Nubee

New User

Joined: Jun 2009

Posts: 13

Likes: 0

hey guys i've also been looking for over a month now researching on board air sys and cant decide which way is the best route (elec compressor or belt driven), the one that riff raff sells i've seen on another web site and looks great and riff raff is cheaper but the price on the brackets is higher than giraffe's a$$, the one ampslw showed us (vmac) is a very nice set up but looks out of my price range ( can't find pricing ), that compressor is an 70cfm on demand compressor (rotary screw) with engine controling to idle the engine up when there is a demand. i'm going to try post some links to both never tried hope it works, i guess it just comes down to what you really and truly need air for. bracket link. Product Listing - Compressor Mounting Kits vmac link. YouTube - VMAC UNDERHOOD70

FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Verdad Gallardo

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Joe Kucinski

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Brett Foote

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Michael S. Palmer

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Joe Kucinski

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Brett Foote

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Joe Kucinski

Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!

Joe Kucinski

Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!

Michael S. Palmer

The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)

Joe Kucinski

Jul 29, 2013 | 02:17 PM

#24

fordfan32

Junior User

Joined: Jul 2013

Posts: 89

Likes: 0

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadogLlewellyn

I'm looking at installing a Air Compressor on my truck that I can use to pump up my tires and use to provide compressed air for some tools? Main reason for this is so I can inflat my tires to towing levels without having to go home or stop at a tire shop.

Anyone have any thoughts as to what model and type to buy for a 2000 F250 7.3L / crew cab /short bed.

Regards, Madog

Saw this and even though it's older. I am attempting the same thing and ran into an old guy who simply took a truck compressor machined the shaft to fit the factory a/c clutch and simply mounted it in place of the a/c. He had a one gallon tank inside the hood on the passenger fender. The trick to using tools is the tank. Obviously no one want a 5000 dollar screw compressor. It's not economical for the weekend warrior wallet. But to run off one Tire you can wait for the tank to fill a few times. Another option is a 12v. But you still need the tank.

Jul 29, 2013 | 08:37 PM

#25

7.3Excursion4x4

Senior User

Joined: May 2011

Posts: 311

Likes: 1

Clay's compressor

Has anyone run one of these? Curious about the HP draw and especially if they affect the HP in any real way

Jul 29, 2013 | 09:16 PM

#26

petrokiller

Fleet Mechanic

Joined: Nov 2010

Posts: 1,408

Likes: 249

From: Ringgold, Ga

If you can fab brackets a York a/c compressor is cheap from older Chevy van. Scout a semi salvage yard and get 1 of there air brake tanks. Have line made and it will work its butt off. In the rock crawling dayZ this how friends did it. I have a York I never built in the garage. Or use a nitrogen air tank, size of a large fire extinguisher.