Pump-less OEM water bumper
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Pump-less OEM water bumper
STAINLESS HEX NUTS FOR SEALING FACTORY DRAIN HOLES (USE TEFLON TAPE ON THREADS)
Shop The Hillman Group 10-Count 5/16-in- 18 x 3/4-in Stainless Steel Standard (SAE) Hex Bolts at Lowes.com
10 - $15.03
SCHRADER VALVES TO PRESSURIZE TANK (OPTIONAL)
X2 1 8" NPT Nickel Plated Brass Air Compressor Tank Fill Valve Schrader | eBay
FILL CAP/ BUNG (CUT HOLE WITH 2-1/2” HOLE SAW IN REVERSE)
2-3/4 in. BLUE FILL CAP WITH ALUMINUM BOLT-ON BUNG - C73-777-B at The Chassis Shop
$51.95
TEST-TITE MECHANICAL PLUG (FOR “LOCKING” THE FILL PORT)
Test-Tite Pipe Plug, Mechanical, Cleanout, 2 In 83687 | Zoro.com
$10.52
WATERTIGHT BULKHEAD (FITS THROUGH RAW OPENING FOR BUNG, ACCEPTS 3/4" NPT TO HOSE ADAPTER, CUT HOLE WITH 1-5/8” HOLE SAW IN REVERSE)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...dp_o_pd_nS_ttl
$10.15
3/4" BOILER VALVE
http://www.amazon.com/Legend-107-544...4+boiler+valve
$17.11
3/4" NPT TO HOSE ADAPTER
Amazon.com : Gilmour 3/4-Inch Brass Double Male Hose Connector 7MH7MP5P : Garden Hose Parts : Patio, Lawn & Garden
$8.83
HOSE SHUTOFF VALVE
Amazon.com : Dramm 22732 Heavy-Duty Plastic Valve : Lawn And Garden Watering Equipment : Patio, Lawn & Garden
$15.02
Shop The Hillman Group 10-Count 5/16-in- 18 x 3/4-in Stainless Steel Standard (SAE) Hex Bolts at Lowes.com
10 - $15.03
SCHRADER VALVES TO PRESSURIZE TANK (OPTIONAL)
X2 1 8" NPT Nickel Plated Brass Air Compressor Tank Fill Valve Schrader | eBay
FILL CAP/ BUNG (CUT HOLE WITH 2-1/2” HOLE SAW IN REVERSE)
2-3/4 in. BLUE FILL CAP WITH ALUMINUM BOLT-ON BUNG - C73-777-B at The Chassis Shop
$51.95
TEST-TITE MECHANICAL PLUG (FOR “LOCKING” THE FILL PORT)
Test-Tite Pipe Plug, Mechanical, Cleanout, 2 In 83687 | Zoro.com
$10.52
WATERTIGHT BULKHEAD (FITS THROUGH RAW OPENING FOR BUNG, ACCEPTS 3/4" NPT TO HOSE ADAPTER, CUT HOLE WITH 1-5/8” HOLE SAW IN REVERSE)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...dp_o_pd_nS_ttl
$10.15
3/4" BOILER VALVE
http://www.amazon.com/Legend-107-544...4+boiler+valve
$17.11
3/4" NPT TO HOSE ADAPTER
Amazon.com : Gilmour 3/4-Inch Brass Double Male Hose Connector 7MH7MP5P : Garden Hose Parts : Patio, Lawn & Garden
$8.83
HOSE SHUTOFF VALVE
Amazon.com : Dramm 22732 Heavy-Duty Plastic Valve : Lawn And Garden Watering Equipment : Patio, Lawn & Garden
$15.02
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That was pressurized with a mini frame-mount two-way bike pump, 30 cycles of the pump...under 2 psi...
...and no wiring or holes cut into the tub.
All parts are available, repairable, and serviceable.
Pro-Werks is sending me another fill cap. At that point, one of the caps is getting drilled/ tapped for a Schrader valve (I have my doubts about the longevity/ durability of the ABS plastic caps).
...and no wiring or holes cut into the tub.
All parts are available, repairable, and serviceable.
Pro-Werks is sending me another fill cap. At that point, one of the caps is getting drilled/ tapped for a Schrader valve (I have my doubts about the longevity/ durability of the ABS plastic caps).
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This was built in order to address some concerns being expressed to me about the longevity of the ABS caps. I currently have one of the ABS ones installed, and I will leave it in place through an Ohio winter to see if that is a legitimate concern. The mechanism of the ABS "Test-Tite" cap allows it to be "locked" on, and can only be removed with a tool, so for security's sake, that is the better option for me right now, as I find my house sitting between two rental properties with residents that have little regard for anything, and I don't really want any of them using my bumper as a urinal.
If the ABS doesn't work out, this aluminum Pro-Werks cap is ready to go into rotation.
If the ABS doesn't work out, this aluminum Pro-Werks cap is ready to go into rotation.
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Since its "the season," I figured I would give this a bump. Winter was pretty mild here, but the ABS cap and all seals are holding up fine (even in lieu of the fuel spit-up my JK developed late last Fall).