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Satin69 · 04-09-2012, 03:37 PM

I have recently bought a set(4) of Dominator 2600 bags for my '69 SWB. I really want to use a cluster that includes a factory gauge from one of the big trucks to maintain a stock appearance. Has anyone done this with success? I have 2 3 gal tanks with Viair 400 compressors.

theastronaut · 04-09-2012, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Satin69

I have recently bought a set(4) of Dominator 2600 bags for my '69 SWB. I really want to use a cluster that includes a factory gauge from one of the big trucks to maintain a stock appearance. Has anyone done this with success? I have 2 3 gal tanks with Viair 400 compressors.

I'm planning on doing the same thing with my '66. A 60-66 gauge goes up to 150psi, not sure what the later model gauges register though. I did some searching and found that 150 psi max tank pressure would be adequate.

Satin69 · 04-09-2012, 05:32 PM

My gauge is to 150# as well. I know it will work with 1 tank but will need to somehow get another to measure the other tank? Or is there anyway I could tie the two tanks into one gauge?
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edflores · 04-11-2012, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Satin69

My gauge is to 150# as well. I know it will work with 1 tank but will need to somehow get another to measure the other tank? Or is there anyway I could tie the two tanks into one gauge?
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If they are teed together, they will be at the same pressure

Satin69 · 04-11-2012, 12:36 PM

Would there be anything wrong with that?

theastronaut · 04-11-2012, 12:43 PM

I think it's typical to tie the tanks together for more available air volume. I can't think of any good reason to leave them separate.
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Satin69 · 04-11-2012, 12:45 PM

Thank you for the input. I couldn't think of reason not to but I am still new to air.

theastronaut · 04-11-2012, 01:03 PM

I'm new to it too, only have my bags installed so far but no plumbing, valves, tanks or compressor yet.
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Satin69 · 04-11-2012, 01:08 PM

Just got the rest of my kit in today. I hope to have them on tonight!

tubbedII · 04-11-2012, 04:01 PM

If the gauge only goes to 150, I'd plumb in some type of pressure valve so you don't send more than 150#'s to the gauge and potentially break it. If that fails, then you'd have a leak in your tank and your comps would not turn off.

Satin69 · 04-11-2012, 04:03 PM

Great suggestion Tubbed. I would probably cry if my brand new gauge blew up.

04-09-2012, 03:37 PM	#1
Satin69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gunter, TX Posts: 169	Factory Air Pres gauge for bags? I have recently bought a set(4) of Dominator 2600 bags for my '69 SWB. I really want to use a cluster that includes a factory gauge from one of the big trucks to maintain a stock appearance. Has anyone done this with success? I have 2 3 gal tanks with Viair 400 compressors.

04-09-2012, 05:32 PM	#3
Satin69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gunter, TX Posts: 169	Re: Factory Air Pres gauge for bags? My gauge is to 150# as well. I know it will work with 1 tank but will need to somehow get another to measure the other tank? Or is there anyway I could tie the two tanks into one gauge? Posted via Mobile Device

04-11-2012, 12:36 PM	#5
Satin69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gunter, TX Posts: 169	Re: Factory Air Pres gauge for bags? Would there be anything wrong with that?

04-11-2012, 12:43 PM	#6
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,881	Re: Factory Air Pres gauge for bags? I think it's typical to tie the tanks together for more available air volume. I can't think of any good reason to leave them separate. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

04-11-2012, 12:45 PM	#7
Satin69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gunter, TX Posts: 169	Re: Factory Air Pres gauge for bags? Thank you for the input. I couldn't think of reason not to but I am still new to air.

04-11-2012, 01:03 PM	#8
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,881	Re: Factory Air Pres gauge for bags? I'm new to it too, only have my bags installed so far but no plumbing, valves, tanks or compressor yet. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

04-11-2012, 01:08 PM	#9
Satin69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gunter, TX Posts: 169	Re: Factory Air Pres gauge for bags? Just got the rest of my kit in today. I hope to have them on tonight!

04-11-2012, 04:01 PM	#10
tubbedII needs more $$$ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,936	Re: Factory Air Pres gauge for bags? If the gauge only goes to 150, I'd plumb in some type of pressure valve so you don't send more than 150#'s to the gauge and potentially break it. If that fails, then you'd have a leak in your tank and your comps would not turn off. __________________ 1970 2wd Blazer

04-11-2012, 04:03 PM	#11
Satin69 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Gunter, TX Posts: 169	Re: Factory Air Pres gauge for bags? Great suggestion Tubbed. I would probably cry if my brand new gauge blew up. __________________ 1956 GMC undergoing LS Swap



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