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stexag · 07-11-2013, 11:06 PM

Got my VA unit in and loving it. Very impressed with how well it keeps up in this south Texas heat. However, I think VA might have been on a bad run of relays when they packed my kit. Originally I was having trouble keeping the compressor cycling so I called in and got some help chasing down the problem. One suggestion was to swap the heater and compressor relays. Boom. Problem solved. I've been running like that for the last 45 days (and guess who didn't order another relay to replace the original - who needs the heater here, right?) and today the second relay goes on the fritz.

Question - Does anyone who is familiar with this part know a part number or common application for the relays on this diagram? http://www.vintageair.com/Instructio...%20DIAGRAM.pdf

I'd like to drive this weekend and it'll take a few days to get parts from VA. Maybe I'll carry one down to Orielly's and see if they have a suitable replacement.

Bigdav160 · 07-12-2013, 06:10 AM

The diagram shows regular bosch style relays. Very common and

higher amp versions are available.

Andy4639 · 07-12-2013, 11:47 AM

O rielly has them on the shelf where the light bulbs are. It's the same relay I used on mine and for the head light relays.

07-11-2013, 11:06 PM	#1
stexag Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Super South, Texas Posts: 173	Vintage Air compressor relay Got my VA unit in and loving it. Very impressed with how well it keeps up in this south Texas heat. However, I think VA might have been on a bad run of relays when they packed my kit. Originally I was having trouble keeping the compressor cycling so I called in and got some help chasing down the problem. One suggestion was to swap the heater and compressor relays. Boom. Problem solved. I've been running like that for the last 45 days (and guess who didn't order another relay to replace the original - who needs the heater here, right?) and today the second relay goes on the fritz. Question - Does anyone who is familiar with this part know a part number or common application for the relays on this diagram? http://www.vintageair.com/Instructio...%20DIAGRAM.pdf I'd like to drive this weekend and it'll take a few days to get parts from VA. Maybe I'll carry one down to Orielly's and see if they have a suitable replacement.

07-12-2013, 06:10 AM	#2
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: Vintage Air compressor relay The diagram shows regular bosch style relays. Very common and higher amp versions are available. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

07-12-2013, 11:47 AM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Vintage Air compressor relay O rielly has them on the shelf where the light bulbs are. It's the same relay I used on mine and for the head light relays. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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