Yes, the York can even be mounted on its side, but the suction port has to be on top.

The filter/oil separator is a must using any compressor. If there’s no oil coming out of the compressor then it’s not properly lubricated. It should also be able to withstand the high output pressure of the compressor. I found out that fitting the filter directly after the compressor limits the flow and the compressor has to work longer to fill the tank. I plan to re-plumb the system so that the compressor pumps directly into the tank and install the filter on the outlet hose from the tank. Disadvantages? The system will need more oil since some of the oil will remain in the tank. No big deal in my book.

PS: I have the complete York service manual. If anybody need it let me know and I’ll post it on my site.


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A.B.

OasisPhoto.com – Images from the Magical Sahara.
ShortWheelbase.com – Jeep preparations.

It's also here:
http://www.ccicompressor.com/docs/CCIsrvice.pdf



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Roman (UK)
www.overlandcruiser.info

At the risk of resurrecting this one, I thought I'd add a little something.

I have just got a compressor from Matt Savage, and used it on a Ford Transit - and am very impressed.

I'm taking it out to Mauritania later this year, and I'll pass on how it performed (on Land Rover tyres in the heat) - in direct comparison with the Grand Erg I also have.

Sam.

Go Viair, great bit of kit...

Matt Savage, thanks!

Sam.

PowerTanks work a treat. You can also run air tools off them. We thought of using one for our London to Cape Town trip, but went with a compressor because of the uncertainty of being able to fill up the PowerTank. In reality probably wouldn't have needed to fill it up.

Used a Viair compressor with a 3 US gal tank. The compressor supplies air at 1.3cfm which fills the tank pretty quickly.

One thing I haven't seen mentioned here in regards to compressors is the duty cycle. If you exceed the duty cycle, you run the real risk of cooking the compressor. The Viair I had had a 33% duty cycle (20min of operation per hour). The ARB has a 15% duty cycle, and with a supply flow of less than 1cfm, it makes for long waits during reinflation. But if you have the patience, it works well.

cheers

Graham

Got to agree with Sam, the Viair works well.

I'm using a 2.6cfm Viair that I got from Matt Savage at the Land Rover Enthusiast show. Used it to inflate all four tyres from sand pressure (15psi or so) up to road pressure (40psi) crossing the Sahara this August (Nouadhibou to Nouakchott).

It didn't overheat, although I almost did, and did it pretty quickly. I didn't time it though, because it was too bloody hot to be faffing around!

It fits under the driver's seat of my old Rangie and the hose is long enough to reach all of the wheels without having to remove it from the vehicle.

It's a good bit of kit. You get what you pay for.

B

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The viair looks like a good piece of kit. I currently have an ARB compressor mounted in the engine bay "buffered" with a 5 US Gal air tank mounted beside the chassis rails on the 110.

I used to run a Quikair2 but swapped it for the ARB (and converted the Quikair to a portable unit). While the ARB works, I don't think it moves the quantity of air or has the duty cycle I need to be comfortable.

Do you think the viair could fit in the 110s engine bay? Any particular model you guys recommend?

Are we at 100 posts yet? http://www.horizonsunlimited.com/ubb/wink.gif

Cheers,
Nick.

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www.exerro.com
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Vehicle Specs

Whilst the Viair could fit in a a 90/110 engine bay (although perhaps not with a V8), I'm not sure it's rugged enough to be in there (rain/diesel/mud/oil etc.). I do think it's a little 'pretty' for that. But bolt it in behind/under your front seats (or anywhere else inside), and I reckon it'll do you proud for years.

Sam.

Toby Savage (Matt's dad) has two Viairs mounted under the bonnet of his Carawagon. He mentioned them back near the start of this thread.

He's been away to the Sahara with it several times and had no problems - as I understand it.

Chris knows Toby's setup - Any problems that you know of Chris?

Ben

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Not really - I think he has two in series (its in the Dez Driving film).

Basically Sam is right - the Erg has a whole lot of poke - good when others (like bikes) are relying on your pump or you have 900 16s - but a Viair will do nicely and is smaller.

And currently Matt is giving away a free bag of monkey nuts with every Viair he sells before Xmas (while stocks last).

Ch

I know its not really applicable to desert driving, but if you use your vehicle for other things, I would think twice about mounting your compessor under the seat, as I did this with my twin tongue, and the first time I had to do some wading it filled the seat box and 1/2 submerged the comp, luckily it cleaned up OK and still works fine.

I`d mount it some where you know it is going to stay dry.

Just a thought

You can mount these anywhere. They could be submerged, but better if they weren't. loads of room under the bonnet of any Land Rover or any vehicle for that matter. They can be mounted on their side. take a look at www.mattsavage.com/viair for more info.

Cheers,
Matt


Monkey nuts
(Not to be confused with Monkeys nuts..)

I can vouch for Viair compressors - they are fab. I have the 2.6cfm one in a sidelocker on the 110 and its a great piece of kit. The hose stretches all round the vehicle and will reach other folks' cars as well and it blows up my 7.50x16 XSs faster than I can deflate them.

Hi,

I'm also looking for a compressor for inflating tyres 12.5R20, during my search I came across this one:
A Flash 12 from Fini with a 5.8 cfm
http://www.dev7.co.uk/oscom/product_...products_id=71

Anyone experience with this one?

If anyone is interested I have a QuickAir2 compressor for sale. Comes in a Steel travelling case but you could take it out and mount it in the engine bay.

Superior to the Truck air compressor but not as powerful as the Grand Erg. You can get a tank to go with it though.

The Spec is a 25ft. nylon coil hose with clip-on air chuck, and 10ft jumper cable style battery connectors. Hook it up to the battery and you're ready to go. 2.18 CFM @ 22 amps.

Selling for 95 GBP plus postage.