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Tom Katzenberger is currently offline  Tom Katzenberger   United States
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Hello all,

I have a 1977 Birchaven with both a York compressor and tank up front on the left side. I am currently converting to the Micro-Level System.

Is it a good idea to increase the 1/4" line size from the tank in the front to the manifold in the rear?

The short line from the front compressor to the front tank is 1/4" copper. I was just thinking if there is any real benefit to inflating the suspension quickly or even if the increased line size will have a noticeable effect.

As always your thoughts are appreciated.

Take care all,

Tom K.


Tom & Oki Katzenberger, Kingsville, Maryland, 1977 23' Birchaven, 455 C.I.D., Micro Level, Howell EBL-EFI Spark Control, Macerator, York Air Compressor, 6 Wheel Disc, Quadra Bag, Onan W/Bovee Ignition
[GMCnet] Re: Air Supply Line [message #364773 is a reply to message #364668] Thu, 17 June 2021 07:48 Go to previous messageGo to next message
powwerjon is currently offline  powwerjon   United States
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The 1/4” line is all you need when using the York compressor. Anything bigger is a waste of money.

J.R. Wright
GMC Great Laker MHC
GMCGL Tech Editor
GMC Eastern States Charter Member
GMCMI
78 GMC Buskirk 29.5’ Stretch
75 GMC Avion (Under Reconstruction)
Michigan
> On Jun 13, 2021, at 5:40 PM, tomkatz3@comcast.net wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> I have a 1977 Birchaven with both a York compressor and tank up front on the left side. I am currently converting to the Micro-Level System.
>
> Is it a good idea to increase the 1/4" line size from the tank in the front to the manifold in the rear?
>
> The short line from the front compressor to the front tank is 1/4" copper. I was just thinking if there is any real benefit to inflating the
> suspension quickly or even if the increased line size will have a noticeable effect.
>
> As always your thoughts are appreciated.
>
> Take care all,
>
> Tom K.
> --
> Tom & Oki Katzenberger,
> Kingsville, Maryland,
> 1977 23' Birchaven, 455 C.I.D.
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[GMCnet] Re: Air Supply Line [message #364792 is a reply to message #364773] Thu, 17 June 2021 12:25 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Keith V is currently offline  Keith V   United States
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A york has WAY more capacity than a Viair a 3/8" feed wouldnt be out of line.
________________________________
From: John Wright
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2021 7:48 AM
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] Re: Air Supply Line

The 1/4” line is all you need when using the York compressor. Anything bigger is a waste of money.

J.R. Wright
GMC Great Laker MHC
GMCGL Tech Editor
GMC Eastern States Charter Member
GMCMI
78 GMC Buskirk 29.5’ Stretch
75 GMC Avion (Under Reconstruction)
Michigan
> On Jun 13, 2021, at 5:40 PM, tomkatz3@comcast.net wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> I have a 1977 Birchaven with both a York compressor and tank up front on the left side. I am currently converting to the Micro-Level System.
>
> Is it a good idea to increase the 1/4" line size from the tank in the front to the manifold in the rear?
>
> The short line from the front compressor to the front tank is 1/4" copper. I was just thinking if there is any real benefit to inflating the
> suspension quickly or even if the increased line size will have a noticeable effect.
>
> As always your thoughts are appreciated.
>
> Take care all,
>
> Tom K.
> --
> Tom & Oki Katzenberger,
> Kingsville, Maryland,
> 1977 23' Birchaven, 455 C.I.D.
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ask me about MicroLevel
Cell, 763-732-3419
My427v8@hotmail.com
[GMCnet] Re: Air Supply Line [message #364793 is a reply to message #364792] Thu, 17 June 2021 12:32 Go to previous messageGo to next message
stu@97381.com, Emery  is currently offline  stu@97381.com, Emery   United States
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I agree with John Wright. A 1/4” line will flow 30cu ft at 150 pounds in one minute.
What are you trying to inflate?
Perhaps you could save 10 seconds with a 3/8” line. The fittings, line and labor are quite a bit of money to save 10sec.

Emery Stora

> On Jun 17, 2021, at 11:25 AM, Keith V wrote:
>
> A york has WAY more capacity than a Viair a 3/8" feed wouldnt be out of line.
> ________________________________
> From: John Wright
> Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2021 7:48 AM
> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
> Subject: [GMCnet] Re: Air Supply Line
>
> The 1/4” line is all you need when using the York compressor. Anything bigger is a waste of money.
>
> J.R. Wright
> GMC Great Laker MHC
> GMCGL Tech Editor
> GMC Eastern States Charter Member
> GMCMI
> 78 GMC Buskirk 29.5’ Stretch
> 75 GMC Avion (Under Reconstruction)
> Michigan
>> On Jun 13, 2021, at 5:40 PM, tomkatz3@comcast.net wrote:
>>
>> Hello all,
>>
>> I have a 1977 Birchaven with both a York compressor and tank up front on the left side. I am currently converting to the Micro-Level System.
>>
>> Is it a good idea to increase the 1/4" line size from the tank in the front to the manifold in the rear?
>>
>> The short line from the front compressor to the front tank is 1/4" copper. I was just thinking if there is any real benefit to inflating the
>> suspension quickly or even if the increased line size will have a noticeable effect.
>>
>> As always your thoughts are appreciated.
>>
>> Take care all,
>>
>> Tom K.
>> --
>> Tom & Oki Katzenberger,
>> Kingsville, Maryland,
>> 1977 23' Birchaven, 455 C.I.D.
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[GMCnet] Re: Air Supply Line [message #364796 is a reply to message #364793] Thu, 17 June 2021 13:46 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jimk is currently offline  jimk   United States
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Lets not get people started on York unit as it does take mounting it on the
engine and we have enough hanging on the engine and as a shop we will
charge to deal with it.

On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 10:32 AM Emery Stora via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:

> I agree with John Wright. A 1/4” line will flow 30cu ft at 150 pounds in
> one minute.
> What are you trying to inflate?
> Perhaps you could save 10 seconds with a 3/8” line. The fittings, line
> and labor are quite a bit of money to save 10sec.
>
> Emery Stora
>
>> On Jun 17, 2021, at 11:25 AM, Keith V wrote:
>>
>> A york has WAY more capacity than a Viair a 3/8" feed wouldnt be out of
> line.
>> ________________________________
>> From: John Wright
>> Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2021 7:48 AM
>> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
>> Subject: [GMCnet] Re: Air Supply Line
>>
>> The 1/4” line is all you need when using the York compressor. Anything
> bigger is a waste of money.
>>
>> J.R. Wright
>> GMC Great Laker MHC
>> GMCGL Tech Editor
>> GMC Eastern States Charter Member
>> GMCMI
>> 78 GMC Buskirk 29.5’ Stretch
>> 75 GMC Avion (Under Reconstruction)
>> Michigan
>>> On Jun 13, 2021, at 5:40 PM, tomkatz3@comcast.net wrote:
>>>
>>> Hello all,
>>>
>>> I have a 1977 Birchaven with both a York compressor and tank up front
> on the left side. I am currently converting to the Micro-Level System.
>>>
>>> Is it a good idea to increase the 1/4" line size from the tank in the
> front to the manifold in the rear?
>>>
>>> The short line from the front compressor to the front tank is 1/4"
> copper. I was just thinking if there is any real benefit to inflating the
>>> suspension quickly or even if the increased line size will have a
> noticeable effect.
>>>
>>> As always your thoughts are appreciated.
>>>
>>> Take care all,
>>>
>>> Tom K.
>>> --
>>> Tom & Oki Katzenberger,
>>> Kingsville, Maryland,
>>> 1977 23' Birchaven, 455 C.I.D.
>>> _______________________________________________
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Re: Air Supply Line [message #364799 is a reply to message #364668] Thu, 17 June 2021 14:05 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Tom Katzenberger is currently offline  Tom Katzenberger   United States
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Guy's thank you!

This is a total restoration. All tanks are presently out, interior has been removed, it's a clean shot to the compressor. I have tons of fitting and air line. It would be no extra cost and very little extra effort to run the 3/8" in lieu of the 1/4" line. Ten seconds is worth it due to the nature of the exercise.

I want to thank every one for their opinion it is appreciated.

Take care all,
Tom K.



Tom & Oki Katzenberger, Kingsville, Maryland, 1977 23' Birchaven, 455 C.I.D., Micro Level, Howell EBL-EFI Spark Control, Macerator, York Air Compressor, 6 Wheel Disc, Quadra Bag, Onan W/Bovee Ignition
[GMCnet] Re: Air Supply Line [message #364802 is a reply to message #364796] Thu, 17 June 2021 15:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Emery Stora is currently offline  Emery Stora   United States
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My York is not on the engine . It has a lawnmower starter motor to turn it.

Emery Stora
emerystora@mac.com



> On Jun 17, 2021, at 12:46 PM, Jim Kanomata wrote:
>
> Lets not get people started on York unit as it does take mounting it on the
> engine and we have enough hanging on the engine and as a shop we will
> charge to deal with it.
>
> On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 10:32 AM Emery Stora via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>
>> I agree with John Wright. A 1/4” line will flow 30cu ft at 150 pounds in
>> one minute.
>> What are you trying to inflate?
>> Perhaps you could save 10 seconds with a 3/8” line. The fittings, line
>> and labor are quite a bit of money to save 10sec.
>>
>> Emery Stora
>>
>>> On Jun 17, 2021, at 11:25 AM, Keith V wrote:
>>>
>>> A york has WAY more capacity than a Viair a 3/8" feed wouldnt be out of
>> line.
>>> ________________________________
>>> From: John Wright
>>> Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2021 7:48 AM
>>> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
>>> Subject: [GMCnet] Re: Air Supply Line
>>>
>>> The 1/4” line is all you need when using the York compressor. Anything
>> bigger is a waste of money.
>>>
>>> J.R. Wright
>>> GMC Great Laker MHC
>>> GMCGL Tech Editor
>>> GMC Eastern States Charter Member
>>> GMCMI
>>> 78 GMC Buskirk 29.5’ Stretch
>>> 75 GMC Avion (Under Reconstruction)
>>> Michigan
>>>> On Jun 13, 2021, at 5:40 PM, tomkatz3@comcast.net wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hello all,
>>>>
>>>> I have a 1977 Birchaven with both a York compressor and tank up front
>> on the left side. I am currently converting to the Micro-Level System.
>>>>
>>>> Is it a good idea to increase the 1/4" line size from the tank in the
>> front to the manifold in the rear?
>>>>
>>>> The short line from the front compressor to the front tank is 1/4"
>> copper. I was just thinking if there is any real benefit to inflating the
>>>> suspension quickly or even if the increased line size will have a
>> noticeable effect.
>>>>
>>>> As always your thoughts are appreciated.
>>>>
>>>> Take care all,
>>>>
>>>> Tom K.
>>>> --
>>>> Tom & Oki Katzenberger,
>>>> Kingsville, Maryland,
>>>> 1977 23' Birchaven, 455 C.I.D.
>>>> _______________________________________________
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>
> --
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> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
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[GMCnet] Re: Air Supply Line [message #364803 is a reply to message #364802] Thu, 17 June 2021 15:32 Go to previous messageGo to next message
jimk is currently offline  jimk   United States
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Emory,
That makes sense to use an Electric motor and not clutter up the engine.

On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 1:15 PM Emery Stora via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:

> My York is not on the engine . It has a lawnmower starter motor to turn
> it.
>
> Emery Stora
> emerystora@mac.com
>
>
>
>> On Jun 17, 2021, at 12:46 PM, Jim Kanomata
> wrote:
>>
>> Lets not get people started on York unit as it does take mounting it on
> the
>> engine and we have enough hanging on the engine and as a shop we will
>> charge to deal with it.
>>
>> On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 10:32 AM Emery Stora via Gmclist > gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>
>>> I agree with John Wright. A 1/4” line will flow 30cu ft at 150 pounds in
>>> one minute.
>>> What are you trying to inflate?
>>> Perhaps you could save 10 seconds with a 3/8” line. The fittings, line
>>> and labor are quite a bit of money to save 10sec.
>>>
>>> Emery Stora
>>>
>>>> On Jun 17, 2021, at 11:25 AM, Keith V wrote:
>>>>
>>>> A york has WAY more capacity than a Viair a 3/8" feed wouldnt be out
> of
>>> line.
>>>> ________________________________
>>>> From: John Wright
>>>> Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2021 7:48 AM
>>>> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
>>>> Subject: [GMCnet] Re: Air Supply Line
>>>>
>>>> The 1/4” line is all you need when using the York compressor. Anything
>>> bigger is a waste of money.
>>>>
>>>> J.R. Wright
>>>> GMC Great Laker MHC
>>>> GMCGL Tech Editor
>>>> GMC Eastern States Charter Member
>>>> GMCMI
>>>> 78 GMC Buskirk 29.5’ Stretch
>>>> 75 GMC Avion (Under Reconstruction)
>>>> Michigan
>>>> > On Jun 13, 2021, at 5:40 PM, tomkatz3@comcast.net wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> > Hello all,
>>>> >
>>>> > I have a 1977 Birchaven with both a York compressor and tank up front
>>> on the left side. I am currently converting to the Micro-Level System.
>>>> >
>>>> > Is it a good idea to increase the 1/4" line size from the tank in the
>>> front to the manifold in the rear?
>>>> >
>>>> > The short line from the front compressor to the front tank is 1/4"
>>> copper. I was just thinking if there is any real benefit to inflating
> the
>>>> > suspension quickly or even if the increased line size will have a
>>> noticeable effect.
>>>> >
>>>> > As always your thoughts are appreciated.
>>>> >
>>>> > Take care all,
>>>> >
>>>> > Tom K.
>>>> > --
>>>> > Tom & Oki Katzenberger,
>>>> > Kingsville, Maryland,
>>>> > 1977 23' Birchaven, 455 C.I.D.
>>>> > _______________________________________________
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>>
>> --
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>> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
>> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
>> http://www.gmcrvparts.com
>> 1-800-752-7502
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[GMCnet] Re: Air Supply Line [message #364807 is a reply to message #364803] Thu, 17 June 2021 15:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Keith V is currently offline  Keith V   United States
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What motor are you all running these Yorks with?
I have a york, no motor

________________________________
From: Jim Kanomata
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2021 3:32 PM
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] Re: Air Supply Line

Emory,
That makes sense to use an Electric motor and not clutter up the engine.

On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 1:15 PM Emery Stora via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:

> My York is not on the engine . It has a lawnmower starter motor to turn
> it.
>
> Emery Stora
> emerystora@mac.com
>
>
>
>> On Jun 17, 2021, at 12:46 PM, Jim Kanomata
> wrote:
>>
>> Lets not get people started on York unit as it does take mounting it on
> the
>> engine and we have enough hanging on the engine and as a shop we will
>> charge to deal with it.
>>
>> On Thu, Jun 17, 2021 at 10:32 AM Emery Stora via Gmclist > gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>
>>> I agree with John Wright. A 1/4” line will flow 30cu ft at 150 pounds in
>>> one minute.
>>> What are you trying to inflate?
>>> Perhaps you could save 10 seconds with a 3/8” line. The fittings, line
>>> and labor are quite a bit of money to save 10sec.
>>>
>>> Emery Stora
>>>
>>>> On Jun 17, 2021, at 11:25 AM, Keith V wrote:
>>>>
>>>> A york has WAY more capacity than a Viair a 3/8" feed wouldnt be out
> of
>>> line.
>>>> ________________________________
>>>> From: John Wright
>>>> Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2021 7:48 AM
>>>> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
>>>> Subject: [GMCnet] Re: Air Supply Line
>>>>
>>>> The 1/4” line is all you need when using the York compressor. Anything
>>> bigger is a waste of money.
>>>>
>>>> J.R. Wright
>>>> GMC Great Laker MHC
>>>> GMCGL Tech Editor
>>>> GMC Eastern States Charter Member
>>>> GMCMI
>>>> 78 GMC Buskirk 29.5’ Stretch
>>>> 75 GMC Avion (Under Reconstruction)
>>>> Michigan
>>>> > On Jun 13, 2021, at 5:40 PM, tomkatz3@comcast.net wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> > Hello all,
>>>> >
>>>> > I have a 1977 Birchaven with both a York compressor and tank up front
>>> on the left side. I am currently converting to the Micro-Level System.
>>>> >
>>>> > Is it a good idea to increase the 1/4" line size from the tank in the
>>> front to the manifold in the rear?
>>>> >
>>>> > The short line from the front compressor to the front tank is 1/4"
>>> copper. I was just thinking if there is any real benefit to inflating
> the
>>>> > suspension quickly or even if the increased line size will have a
>>> noticeable effect.
>>>> >
>>>> > As always your thoughts are appreciated.
>>>> >
>>>> > Take care all,
>>>> >
>>>> > Tom K.
>>>> > --
>>>> > Tom & Oki Katzenberger,
>>>> > Kingsville, Maryland,
>>>> > 1977 23' Birchaven, 455 C.I.D.
>>>> > _______________________________________________
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>>
>> --
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>> Applied/GMC, Newark,CA
>> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
>> http://www.gmcrvparts.com
>> 1-800-752-7502
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Cell, 763-732-3419
My427v8@hotmail.com
[GMCnet] Re: Air Supply Line [message #364809 is a reply to message #364807] Thu, 17 June 2021 18:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Emery Stora is currently offline  Emery Stora   United States
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Keith
I had originally used a lawn mower starter to power it.
But I currently have an Onan starter motor modified by removing the bendix and mounting a bearing to hold the shaft just behind a pulley I fastened to the end of the shaft.
I can provide a picture if that would help.

Emery Stora
emerystora@mac.com



> On Jun 17, 2021, at 2:47 PM, Keith V wrote:
>
> What motor are you all running these York with?
> I have a york, no motor
>
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Re: Air Supply Line [message #364810 is a reply to message #364668] Thu, 17 June 2021 19:13 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Tom Katzenberger is currently offline  Tom Katzenberger   United States
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Keith,

I believe I have Darcey Moses conversion. Outstanding in my opinion. Crazy amount of air. Old DC motor with a belt pulley reduction. I was so impressed I purchased a larger spun aluminum tank to reduce duty cycles, which will increase the life of the unit, supply air for the tires and also air tools.

If you follow the 4X4 Guys they drop air pressure for rock climbing on 31"+ tires and re-inflate on the trails. Some power the units via the engine and others use DC electric motors. Darcey passed away some 15 years ago +-. I will rebuild a York 210 as a back up if I need one in the next 20 years.

At this time Yorks are readily available and cheap at the junk yards it will run as a compressor for many years to come. They even have support parts for York air compressor conversions. One company is even making a finned head for cooling.

I can't see me going back.

Take care,
Tom


Tom & Oki Katzenberger, Kingsville, Maryland, 1977 23' Birchaven, 455 C.I.D., Micro Level, Howell EBL-EFI Spark Control, Macerator, York Air Compressor, 6 Wheel Disc, Quadra Bag, Onan W/Bovee Ignition
[GMCnet] Re: Air Supply Line [message #364818 is a reply to message #364809] Fri, 18 June 2021 08:31 Go to previous message
Keith V is currently offline  Keith V   United States
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Emery,
A picture would be great, also what pully diameters are you using?
Excited, again, about getting a York compressor!

Keith Vasilakes
Mounds View MN
76 exRoyale
MicroLevel


________________________________
From: Emery Stora via Gmclist
Sent: Thursday, June 17, 2021 6:10 PM
To: Mike Hamm via Gmclist
Cc: Emery Stora
Subject: [GMCnet] Re: Air Supply Line

Keith
I had originally used a lawn mower starter to power it.
But I currently have an Onan starter motor modified by removing the bendix and mounting a bearing to hold the shaft just behind a pulley I fastened to the end of the shaft.
I can provide a picture if that would help.

Emery Stora
emerystora@mac.com



> On Jun 17, 2021, at 2:47 PM, Keith V wrote:
>
> What motor are you all running these York with?
> I have a york, no motor
>
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My427v8@hotmail.com
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