Jahamm88

Cardboard mock-up done. In this configuration the tank will lay on its side. Not sure how I feel about this given that to drain it I will need to pull it out or get on a steep hill...any thoughts on this???

JKphotoshoot

Can you put one port down low for the drain?
I had a ball valve fitting with a hose running out the back of the jeep to drain my tank.

Jahamm88

the only issue i have is that the tank will be mounted in a 90* rotation from how yours is, putting that bottom drain location on one side or the other. I may try to design the attachments that the two halves will have with some sort of quick release type setup so i can put a drain on the end, release the bottom half that the tank is connected to and drain moisture that way, once or twice a month should be good enough id think.... as of right now, the cardboard mockup i made sits higher than the gas tank and transfer case skids, so i guess i have about an inch to play with, but id rather it be as tucked as possible.

toolow262

I think you'll find it a real pain to drop it just to conduct routine maintenance. Depending on the amount of time the compressor runs will determine the amount of condensate that builds up in the tank over a given period of time. I know it's not what you'd want to do to a new tank... but I'd want the drain on the bottom, and either cut the mounts off and re-weld 90 degree out or drill a hole and weld in a drain bung on the "new bottom". Other than that project looks great.

Jahamm88

looking into this, definitely dont feel comfortable welding onto the tank as its a pressure vessel and im no master craftsman, I do think i could manage some sort of mount off the side with the existing legs that are on it so it would be oriented in the proper direction. Id love to set and forget(aside from maintenance)for sure,

Jahamm88

sPOD came today! I couldn't stomach the Idea of hacking something together so I pulled the trigger. I had the compressor installed with some backyard BS switch setup that requires stealing fuses from another vehicle and using a fuse tap
and figured i should invest in something that lays the groundwork for future upgrade instead of laying the groundwork for engine fire. I went 6switch with air readout and for sure have 3 planned for now with room for expansion later

Jahamm88

Update, got the sPOD wired in and the manifold moved around. Still working on the tank skid box



I've run a pressure line to the Spod inside. Next steps are get the tank mounted up and run a regulated line to the front and a full power line to the rear. Stay tuned

jchappies

Not a fan of mounting a compressor in the engine compartment. You're pre-heating the compressor to 150-200 degrees, the whole point of a duty cycle is to cool it back to ambient air temp. If it's mounted in the engine compartment when you go to use it it already needs to cool down. Viair max operating temp. is 158 degrees....
I see this a lot with compressor mounted in the engine compartment where people blow fuses after the first couple of tires because the compressor is drawing way to many amps because it is hot.

Jahamm88

While I do agree with you, my usage duty on this is so minimal that I'm not too concerned about it. If I was wheeling every weekend, running 35" tires and only running straight off the compressor without a tank i would have mounted elsewhere but considering my end goals I'm not too concerned by the heat.
If I do find I'm using it more often I can always relocate and plan to build my tank box skid accordingly to put it under the vehicle or where the stock jack was.
As it is now the intake for it is in cab and most times I'll be pre filling the tank(mostly for Mountain bike outings) before vehicle is warm.

Jahamm88

Update. I'm putting ARBs front and rear next month so I'm finally getting the tank in. Step 1 is fabricate box which will be similar in design to how the RiverRaider skid works minis the Evan can.
Then I need to re-diagram and figure out how to run regulated air lines to each end of the vehicle. Suggestions on that are appreciated