| Re: [GMCnet] Barb's air compresor runs all the time that the ign is on inher 73. [message #316730 is a reply to message #316729] |
Thu, 27 April 2017 22:37   |
jimk
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Registered: July 2006
Location: Belmont, CA
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Either the shut off valve is broken or there is a leak in the system.
Very common to have a defective valve, we stock them, around $ 36.
On Thu, Apr 27, 2017 at 7:45 PM, wrote:
> I’ve touched every part of my 73 Canyonlands I know first hand and have
> made all of my (many) repairs. With regards to the air compressor. I have
> learned that the original is slow…..very slow to get to 100-120 psi (mine
> is set at 120 psi). And I’m not sure that a perfect original was ever
> fast. Bob, the on/off switch is the ignition switch. It runs in the on and
> acc position. There should be an out-board pressure switch mounted next to
> the Dana Compressor. This will shut off the compressor at a predetermined
> adjustable psi. The storage tank is located on the passenger side of the
> vehicle very near underneath the two batteries. The tank has a drain, a
> safety relief valve and mine included a scrader valve. I’ve added a run LED
> in the warning panel but the compressor is so noisy that I hardly need a
> light. I’ve also added a guage at the tank and a QD for the unexpected. I
> have been using mine for the past 1 year during the restoration and
> surprisingly it has performed better than expected.
>
> I commend you on your efforts.
>
> Rod Utterback
> 1973 26ft Canyonlands
> Too much to list
> Escondido, Ca.
>
> From: Bob Dunahugh
> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2017 4:57 PM
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: [GMCnet] Barb's air compresor runs all the time that the ign is
> on inher 73.
>
> I know absolutely NOTHING about the 1973 air ride system. So I know I'm
> LOST. Then with parts missing. There is a pressure shut off switch. Were is
> the manual off switch. The right side controls are not there. This part of
> this GMC is a mess. Bob Dunahugh
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