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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build
Wait,,,Am I getting this right?? You are going to be using that mustang a/c compressor to fill up your air suspension tanks?
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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build
Well, I for one am glad the tahoe got some much deserved attention
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great work Kevin! That's really neat
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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build
I've been looking into the Yorks for quite awhile now. An engine driven compressor for on board air is a very attractive idea. I look forward to seeing more on your setup. Since it was on a previous vehicle of yours I'm sure you already have all the air fittings, oiler, water trap, etc. When you get to it please show us all the parts and details, like you always do.
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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build
How does the nippin denso oil... The york has an oil resivour.
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Now if need be they sell oilers that go inline and put a drop of oil in the system how ever often you set it for but I have never used one with this style of pump. I did use them back when I was running the Yorks back in the day but like I said this Nip pump has 2 years in the crawler and who knows how long in the car I pulled it from and still pumps great. So I guess we will see just how it does if I ever get this beast on the road ![]() Kevin LFD Inc. |
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So after about 8 hours here is were I am with my set up. I still have some bracing to do on my comp once my 10mx170 bolts come in. It is a tight but good fit.
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. The Nip is a rotary style and the veins have some type of wear coating on them and the friction is down to almost zero. If this is true I really don't know. What I do know is this one came from the pick-n-pull and was bolted to my rock crawler and used for 2 seasons with out oil ever being added and will keep a 1/4" die grinder full throttle with the motor at 1200 rpm's.
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That model Denso is has a swash plate and double ended pistons. No veins. The valves are reed valves. Yes, the swash plate is tin coated as that is where the piston shoes ride. I have done testing on this model many times. They are very reliable pumps and hold oil very well. In fact, dumping the oil to measure it is a time consuming job. And there are millions of them in the bone yards. The Ford FS6 compressor is a near copy and there are even more of them in the yards.
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What did these pumps come on? Both the Denso and the ford one. Is there a thread somewhere about how to convert one to an air ride compressor?
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Is it a bad angle, or are you not going to run the A/C comp?
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I was going to mention you could relocate the coils off of the valve covers, but it looks like you already came up with your solution.
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I did a bit more work on the rear floor. I shaved about 1 1/4" off the under side of the floor where it was limiting my mounting height because it sitting on the rear diff tube work. I then plated it with some 1/8" steel for reinforcement. Now by doing this my rear floor will only be 2 1/4" higher then stock but still able to lay out on a 31" tall tire
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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build
There is a oiler for shop tools that you can use that will oil inline... That should work..
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Re: LFD's 4dr Tahoe Build
Do you really want an inline oiler?
Won't that screw up the valves? The air needs to be dry.
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Thanks for the compressor link, it is really informative. Do you think the compressor that comes with the 5.3 vortech can do the same job? If I ever do my 5.3 conversion I wont be using the A/C, so it would be great to be able to use it for air supply.
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Small progress but still progress. I narrowed my rear floor 4" to match the 2" per seat I had to do for wheel tub clearance. Then I trimmed the body for the tubs to slide in and tack weld. Once the body comes off I will finish the inner wheel wells and seal it all off. When aired out I have 1/2" from the top of the tire and 5/8" from the side wall to inner tub side. Also my seats clear the tub by about 5/8" as well just enough for upholstery to clear. The second row seats will need to go forward 2" so everything clears with them as well.
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![]() Great work Kevin. I can't believe you aren't doing this for a living yet. Mucho talent brother.
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