Re: [GMCnet] Air ride compressors [message #357359] |
Fri, 31 July 2020 09:21 |
James Hupy
Messages: 6806 Registered: May 2010
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I believe that he has an EL II system. That one has 2 smaller compressors
that as far as I know, there is not a rebuild kit available. These
compressors slooowww dowwwnnn after time because their permanent alnico
magnets lose their field strength. There may be a fix for those motors, but
I personally don't know of one. Because those compressor heads also contain
some of the solenoids that the EL II system uses, simple replacement of
them with VIAIR or similar compressors won't work. There are some junkyard
replacements that will work, but they are scarce. So, that leaves few
options. Check with Jim K and other vendors. They may have a fix that will
work.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon
On Fri, Jul 31, 2020, 7:02 AM Bob Dunahugh via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
> I hear of the original compressors being replaced due to lack of volume.
> Most of the time. It just requires a new cogged timing drive belt. That Jim
> K at Applied has for $8. On most coaches. That cogged belt can be retimed
> in place. The original compressor is very simple to rebuild. Jim K also has
> that kit. If you know what a screw driver is. You can do it. There was an
> air filter in the original unit. That it's remains needs to be cleaned out.
> ( That could be your compressor issue.)Then you can install a simple
> external air filter. Seems to me. That it's simpler/cheaper to simply
> service what you have. Then to find a way to mount a replacement compressor.
> Bob Dunahugh
> 78 Royale since 2003
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