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The Mud Pit => Wrenching => Topic started by: reg on December 27, 2007, 12:08:53 AM

Title: scott airpack/airtank
Post by: reg on December 27, 2007, 12:08:53 AM
I can get these filled up as long as the last hydrotest was done within 3 years.


cheeks, one-eye???
Title: Re: scott airpack/airtank
Post by: Cheek-Bone on December 27, 2007, 12:09:57 AM
Thanks Reg.
Title: Re: scott airpack/airtank
Post by: reg on December 27, 2007, 12:16:06 AM
I'll see the guy sunday, drop off the tanks before then and I'll get them filled somtime the begining of next week.
Title: Re: scott airpack/airtank
Post by: HOT-ROD on December 28, 2007, 04:15:02 AM
that's a sweet deal. good looking out. i was looking at getting a power tank.

but it was either that or get belly skid, and front bumper


i think i am getting the latter.
Title: Re: scott airpack/airtank
Post by: rocket on December 28, 2007, 09:09:53 PM
anyone know if thoes 5 or 7 gal portable air tanks hold enough air to re-inflate a tire or set a bead?  They are a LOT cheaper ($20) than a power tank or even a AC compressor conversion.
Title: Re: scott airpack/airtank
Post by: albsvx on December 28, 2007, 09:11:57 PM
yeah, I'm using one of the walmart 5gal ones, seems to be about enough to top off all 4 tires after airing down.
Title: Re: scott airpack/airtank
Post by: rocket on December 28, 2007, 09:35:15 PM
ok, cool.  Thats all i need to do.  I just need enough air go get from the trail end to my trailer.
Title: Re: scott airpack/airtank
Post by: albsvx on December 28, 2007, 10:25:58 PM
yeah, instead of buying some sort of fancy air system, I bought a $20 portable tank, and a $40 12v dc compressor that so far seems to be more than strong enough to fill the tank
Title: Re: scott airpack/airtank
Post by: rocket on December 28, 2007, 10:45:46 PM
cool.  i've got the 12v air compressor.  i'll look out for a tank
Title: Re: scott airpack/airtank
Post by: Kral4me on December 29, 2007, 01:19:51 AM
Scott just got ahold of ARB today, and told them about my air compressor problems. They are going to fix it for free, if I send it to them, or they are going to send me all the parts if we wanna do it ourselves...Apparently it must have over-heated at one time or another and melted some valve inside (which sucks).

But after losing the air compressor once at Vanes and not being able to lock up OR air up after...I think I am going to have to look into buying a power tank or something for that "just in case" situation to air back up...

Should I do what you guys are doing? Is that the best/cheapest/easiest solution?
Title: Re: scott airpack/airtank
Post by: reg on December 29, 2007, 01:39:32 AM
any scott pack (firefighter air) power tank, or even scuba tank will hold around 3000psi, all you need is the regulator...  usally these can be found cheap, just pay attention to the hydro-test date, they are only good for 3 years. 
Title: Re: scott airpack/airtank
Post by: Kral4me on December 29, 2007, 01:54:00 AM
ty

*adds yet another thing to my "list"*

LOL
Title: Re: scott airpack/airtank
Post by: HOT-ROD on December 29, 2007, 06:22:15 AM
me likey,likey like the shiny power tanks though.
Title: Re: scott airpack/airtank
Post by: reg on December 29, 2007, 06:25:47 AM
again

spraypaint

Title: Re: scott airpack/airtank
Post by: HOT-ROD on December 29, 2007, 06:27:22 AM
TACO
Title: Re: scott airpack/airtank
Post by: reg on December 29, 2007, 06:28:57 AM
yes...   ;D


also YJ.....

flares, mirriors, monitor, neighbor... oops.
Title: Re: scott airpack/airtank
Post by: HOT-ROD on December 29, 2007, 06:50:43 AM
no i meant the truck. as far as paint job.
Title: Re: scott airpack/airtank
Post by: reg on December 29, 2007, 06:51:38 AM
me too, things I have spray painted today
Title: Re: scott airpack/airtank
Post by: HOT-ROD on December 29, 2007, 06:53:22 AM
already, i love to paint. why didnt you tell me today.
Title: Re: scott airpack/airtank
Post by: reg on December 29, 2007, 06:55:05 AM
just small stuff, I'm not doing the body color until spring.  I've been doing some rust control in the engine compartment and fenderwellls, tirewells, etc
Title: Re: scott airpack/airtank
Post by: HOT-ROD on December 29, 2007, 07:02:12 AM
yeah i hear you.
Title: Re: scott airpack/airtank
Post by: Seabee_BUC on January 05, 2008, 10:53:26 PM
any scott pack (firefighter air) power tank, or even scuba tank will hold around 3000psi, all you need is the regulator...  usally these can be found cheap, just pay attention to the hydro-test date, they are only good for 3 years. 

I checked Ebay and found a tank for 59 bucks w/ free shipping. New, 10 year cert, and its a 10lb bottle, like the powertanks...
Title: Re: scott airpack/airtank
Post by: reg on January 05, 2008, 10:54:34 PM
where is the link...  this sounds good.  not only can we all sport bad apple diff covers, but bastardized scott air tanks too.   ;D
Title: Re: scott airpack/airtank
Post by: Cheek-Bone on January 06, 2008, 01:25:02 AM
reg, do you want to see if your friend can hook us up still.
Title: Re: scott airpack/airtank
Post by: reg on January 06, 2008, 04:03:56 AM
I know he can.  I'll set up a day with him tomarrow.  I'll post a "fill date"
Title: Re: scott airpack/airtank
Post by: HOT-ROD on January 06, 2008, 05:38:59 AM
i knowthe same guy, not to steal your thunder donny,

he said as long as they were within thier periodisity/hydro, there would be no issues.

P.S. an as long as they had the right fittings
Title: Re: scott airpack/airtank
Post by: reg on January 07, 2008, 02:40:18 AM
i knowthe same guy, not to steal your thunder donny,

he said as long as they were within thier periodisity/hydro, there would be no issues.

P.S. an as long as they had the right fittings

yup, I know.  we set this up a few weeks ago.
Title: Re: scott airpack/airtank
Post by: reg on January 07, 2008, 03:36:07 AM
He can fill them this saturday.  so shoot me a PM and I'll snag them from you and have them filled.