Topic: OBA is done. BOOM, no its not... (Read 13359 times)

UKJeeper · « **on:** January 16, 2006, 08:28:11 PM »

Got the OBA bolted together today. Components: Filter, oiler, Sanden, regulator/filter, quick connect. Thought it was ok.

Unfortunately i had a problem when i switched it on. The gage got up to about 60PSI indicated. I opened up the regulator some more to see if it was working ok. Looked away and BANG!!! The bowl and guard from the filter blew off and the mount bent up at 45 degrees! The SMC AW4000 (http://www.rswww.com.hk/electronic-comp ... lator.html) is rated for 145PSI (10 bar) Max operating Pressure and 220 PSI (15 bar) Max Supply pressure.

So WTF did it go bang?? Bad regulator or did i F something up in the install?

Anonymous · « **Reply #1 on:** January 19, 2006, 02:14:21 PM »

Another link for you.....

http://http://www.mattsavage.com/viair/accessories.html

Anonymous · « **Reply #2 on:** January 19, 2006, 02:17:29 PM »

Check your pm's UK or being bitchy I could suggest phoning MDG

Anonymous · « **Reply #3 on:** January 19, 2006, 02:19:08 PM »

Tres bon mr Stew.... Tres bon.....

UKJeeper · « **Reply #4 on:** January 19, 2006, 02:24:08 PM »

Talked to Mark tuesday.

Anonymous · « **Reply #5 on:** January 19, 2006, 02:35:18 PM »

and..... what's next?

Anonymous · « **Reply #6 on:** January 25, 2006, 09:31:20 AM »

Matt, Answering your post on J33p...

You need:
Switch to turn the pump clutch on / off (Or the elec pump)
Air tank, even if it's a small one.
Compressor
Pressure switch / relay (Can be seperate)
Manifold (Or you can use the tanks multiple outlets if you buy a pukka one)
Pressure guage.... always good
Pressure release valve
Drain plug (bottom of tank to let water out - can be left out, but for how much they cost, not worth it.. The bugger is, it's the lowest point, so tuch the tank up

That's the minimum, then you need all the pipe and connectors and that. And as said, you need good pipe from the pump to the manifold / tank as that air will get a tad hot.

MattSavage do a setup here where you can buy "Kits"
http://http://www.mattsavage.com/viair/accessories.html ~£140 all in) or Kilby do them all too.... failing that, go to your local hydrolic pipe place and I'm sure they'll advise you.

EE :twisted:

Anonymous · « **Reply #7 on:** January 25, 2006, 10:11:12 AM »

Cheers EE, thats EXACTLY what I was after ... fancy giving me a hand to fit it :lol:

Anonymous · « **Reply #8 on:** January 25, 2006, 10:45:06 AM »

I have been half looking at it for a while for myself, Don't mind helping in the slightest, good practice, but can't vouch for how much help I would be

I understand the whole principle and how it connects and all that....

Maybe we can get a discount for 2 kits

(Mine will be on my elec pump for now though)

I forgot one bit... if you're using an A/C pump, you'll need the oil feeder and and oil trap too.

And an air filter is a good addition if you want the pump to last

Anonymous · « **Reply #9 on:** January 25, 2006, 10:53:20 AM »

I'm up for that EE, I'm happy installing, its the theory bit that I worry about ... what a team ! Put together a shopping list for the pair, I'll negotiate the discount and buy them, we can sort out the finances later. While you're watching me getting my hands dirty you can sort out my PDA :lol:

UKJeeper · « **Reply #10 on:** January 25, 2006, 11:25:42 AM »

I might be up for helping if you need more hands.

Anonymous · « **Reply #11 on:** January 25, 2006, 11:48:16 AM »

Cheers UK .... finished blowing up your Jeep then :lol: :lol:

Seriously, that would be great - where are you based ?

UKJeeper · « **Reply #12 on:** January 25, 2006, 01:11:37 PM »

About 2 miles from the Dr, 1/2 mile from Middleton, 10 miles from Fagioli.

Anonymous · « **Reply #13 on:** January 25, 2006, 01:15:04 PM »

Not too far then, I see a Bacon Sandwich & Coffee/Tea, Pizza & Beer, finishing up with a trip to the local Curry House 'day' coming on :lol:

Anonymous · « **Reply #14 on:** January 25, 2006, 03:40:10 PM »

Sounds like a good idea, 'cept the beer / pizza

Anonymous · « **Reply #15 on:** January 26, 2006, 10:11:51 AM »

YOU DONE THAT SHOPPING LIST YET EE? I'm SHOUTING cos I know your ears playing up :cry:

Anonymous · « **Reply #16 on:** January 26, 2006, 10:25:54 AM »

I will as soon as you reply to my text of yesterday

"How does the air intake work on your compressor"

I need to know what sort of "Pre Filter" we need for your compressor....

I believe this would include:
tank 91025 (Need to check size, may be cheaper to get a couple of airtanks from a lorry breakers (air brakes)
hook up kit 20052
port fitting kit 90005
air source relocation kit 90007
35" tyre inflator SAV089
Air intake filter (For your compressor)
Oil drip
Oil Trap
Oil return valve

oh, BTW... :finger2:

Anonymous · « **Reply #17 on:** January 26, 2006, 10:32:03 AM »

Didnt get your text, and as for answer 'How the fook do I know, your the brains in this team!!!' - I'll take some pics tonight and email them - Oh and by the way :butthead:

Anonymous · « **Reply #18 on:** January 26, 2006, 10:40:56 AM »

Okay.... now I am worried

What compressor have you got.... is it a A/C compressor or a electric one.... if it's an electric one, what's the duty cycle? (you'll fry your average Halfords compressor quickly filling up the tank.)

EE :sledgehammer:

Anonymous · « **Reply #19 on:** January 26, 2006, 10:49:06 AM »

Its a pukka A/C compressor that was standard on the 5.7l V8, already fitted and running. There are two pipes sticking out - presume one is inlet and one is outlet (they have both been neatly taped up). Two 'power' sockets, one of which I have the 'plug' that fits it with two wires (this was in the box of spares I got with the vehicle) There is also a 'lump' attached to the side with a big spring inside, it looks a bit like the idler pulley on a TDi, I presume you 'energise' the pump using the cables and this then applies a load perhaps using the idler

??

Anonymous · « **Reply #20 on:** January 26, 2006, 10:52:04 AM »

Okay, what size are the in and out pipes?

Anonymous · « **Reply #21 on:** January 26, 2006, 10:58:02 AM »

I'll check tonight - how do I measure thread etc or do you just want dia. of pipe ?

Anonymous · « **Reply #22 on:** January 26, 2006, 11:32:05 AM »

Hmm, well for the fittings you're gonner have to measure the thread... just don't ask me how....
For the Pipe, It's usually the "Hole" diameter rather than the actial pipe.

Saying that, if you measure the fittings outer diameter, we can always shove a bit of tube on there and hold it on with gaffer tape and cable ties (This bit is a joke)

Anonymous · « **Reply #23 on:** January 26, 2006, 11:34:40 AM »

Is there a big choice in fittings, size wise? Cant I just buy all the options - they cant be that expensive!!!

Anonymous · « **Reply #24 on:** January 26, 2006, 11:35:10 AM »

Do you reckon that tank will fit under a TJ?

9" dia x 20" long x 11" high

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