Jon,
My Father has this system in his 74 4spd car.
I bought Terry Tanners pump for my car (#23) and Like it alot. It fills the
Tanner air door system in a few minutes (3-5 or so) and will pump to well over
125 psi.
My Father purchased a similar pump from Grainger's (I think - I will check to
make sure.) We have mounted it but have not fully installed it because we are
having trouble with the connections on the lift cylinders. (we bought new ones
that were 2'' in diameter (should require less pressure) and the fittings are
not the same). This is a really minor problem but we have just not been able to
find the time to get them installed. I can let you know how it goes once it is
installed.
The tanks in this system appear to be a little smaller than the one Tanner
tank so I would think that this pump would be able to fill the system in under 3
minutes. You can also have the pump run periodically when the car is running to
keep it fully charged.
Jamie
-----Original Message-----
From: Jon Garruba [SMTP:jgarru01@longisland.poly.edu]
Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2000 4:49 AM
To: John T. Blair; bricklin@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Compressed Gas for Air Doors
"John T. Blair" wrote:
> I think I have to agree with Kim. While it may be cost effective and
> possible,
> I don't know where you'd put the tank. I also don't understand what the
> problem is with the electric compressor. Maybe that is where we should
> start.
First, I have a strange system, different than most others. So I was
told. It was done by a man who lived in Maine, who passed away recently.
I'm sure others have more info than I on that subject.
I do not have tanks in the bumper. I have two tanks connected to one
another on either side underneath the car behind the seats. I do not
know the volume of these. I believe "the air board" is similar. 4
solenoid valves. but only regulators on the air release valves. I added
a pressure gauge for the tanks to the console behind the parking brake.
I have an electric compressor located on the inside of the car behind
the passenger side tail lights. It is a manufactured by "Grover
Products" of Los angeles. The pump is rated to 100 psi and has a shut
off switch. Its tucked neatly behind the interior trim piece. I also
have a valve stem located behind the license plate that goes though a
one way valve to relieve pressure from it. I'm not exactly sure what
most of you are using so I figure I'd describe the whole thing.
When fully charged to 102 psi the drivers door operates about 3 times
perfectly then starts to droop. I get about 6 openings before its a pain
in the ass to get in and out. The passenger side works much better.
approx. 12 openings. I'm sure part of my problem is a worn cyl. If I
have 2 people in the car and run a few errands with a couple of stops in
quick succession the doors go flat. from the point where the doors are
a pain in the ass till fully charged takes about 25-30 minutes with the
electric compressor. Is this normal? slow?
you using one of the little compressors that plugs into a cig.
> lighter to fill tires, I understand your concern. If you're dealing with
> one of the better compressors, I don't understand the problem. Have you
> thought about trying to find one of the vacuum compressors and adding that
> to assist the electric compressor?
No haven't thought about a vacuum compressor. Never liked the idea
much.
> If you system is leak free, the accumulator at the rear bumper should
be
> able to hold a charge to open the doors for several weeks.
Completely leak free I left it for about a month in October. when I
went to use it again the doors were almost if not completely charged.
> If this is more for emergencies, why not look at getting one of the 30 gal
> propane tanks and the conversion kits and have a portable air tank.
I'm not familiar with what your talking about. how big are the
portable ones?
>
> Finally, I just check the master database of cars, and I don't have your
> email address listed. If you would, would you please send me you name,
> address, phone #, Vin#, when you purchased you car, and from whom for
> the database. I have over 1800 records of cars that we know of. Yours
> may be a new one.
Been on the list since feb. fortunately my car has been working well!
516-681-4721
Jon Garruba
2 West Court
Bethapge, NY 11714-2224
Vin# 842
purchased the car feb 1, 99 from Hank ???? (sorry)
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