Topic: James' boring XJ build thread (Read 52840 times)

JamesH · « **Reply #75 on:** April 20, 2013, 02:17:41 PM »

All painted up, fuel tank in and plumbed, wired and fired up and revved for a bit to entertain the neighbours. Still loads to do but glad to have the engine running again.

Gained a bit of clearance, only back to stock but a gain for me having had an lpg tank under there for the last 7 years.

demonicwillow · « **Reply #76 on:** April 25, 2013, 12:15:27 AM »

Getting there James, btw the lpg kit is still in the shed, may get around to fitting it when the weather warms up

And those two pics would make a good spot the difference competition

JamesH · « **Reply #77 on:** April 25, 2013, 09:21:54 PM »

On board air using air-con compressor - generally I have a plan but a few of the components are stumping me.

Can anyone help me source a 90 psi pressure switch (electrical to turn the compressor on and off)? Like the ARB compressors have screwed in them but not at ARB prices.

Second request is for advice and parts - I have a 12mm (maybe 1/2") input pipe and 15mm output on the compressor. I need to connect air line or suitable pressure hose to them. What's the best way to do it?

I'm feeling a bit like BD tonight and so would love a 'use these' and 'buy here' plus a weblink so I can just stop going in circles

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JamesH · « **Reply #78 on:** April 25, 2013, 09:25:07 PM »

Smilies obviously a bit on the piss using Tapatalk!

As well as the above if anyone can say here's good to buy inline oiler, pressure relief valve, gauge, and manifold/fittings that would be really cool and they'll get rewarded with beer, pies and jaffa cakes!

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #79 on:** April 25, 2013, 09:32:49 PM »

Quote from: JamesH on April 25, 2013, 09:21:54 PM

I'm feeling a bit like BD tonight and so would love a 'use these' and 'buy here' plus a weblink so I can just stop going in circles

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we are becoming a peoples republic of two James

PeteS · « **Reply #80 on:** April 25, 2013, 10:41:33 PM »

James,
I use these guys, they seem to have everything and deliver quick:
http://www.airlines-pneumatics.co.uk/

Pete

Roberts588 · « **Reply #81 on:** April 26, 2013, 06:55:27 AM »

Try RS components.

Heres a link, they sell everything.

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/?cm_mmc=UK-PPC-0212-_-00_RS_Brand_Terms-_-Top_Terms_Exact-_-rs&gclid=COPq1djS57YCFZQZtAodoAgASg

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JamesH · « **Reply #82 on:** April 28, 2013, 08:46:32 PM »

A weekend working on the Jeep but it seems only a little achieved

A bit of an update pic below, still work in progress but the plan is taking shape.

Breakout coming soon

wildwood · « **Reply #83 on:** April 28, 2013, 09:23:56 PM »

Looks well grown up mate.........Pirate Hardcore would be proud of ya

us Birtys will be keeping that info and pictorial how to for future use.

JamesH · « **Reply #84 on:** May 11, 2013, 04:56:40 PM »

HELP! - Does anyone have a 1/4" NPT tap they could send me by post ASAP? The ARB airline port uses this and I only have metric and some imperial taps and this doesn't match up.

A quick Google brings up expensive UK suppliers and chances are I'll never use it again.

Beers, jaffa cakes or cash waiting.

MOCAJ · « **Reply #85 on:** May 11, 2013, 05:24:38 PM »

how many TPI is that, may have one at work

JamesH · « **Reply #86 on:** May 11, 2013, 05:39:44 PM »

The ARB instructions just say 1/4" NPT pipe tap but googling it makes me think its probably 18 tpi as that seems to be the most common one. It taps a 7/16" hole.

MOCAJ · « **Reply #87 on:** May 11, 2013, 05:52:21 PM »

I definitely have 1/4 BSP but that is 19 TPI according to wikepedia. I do have a box of assorted strange size taps so will take a look Monday for you James

JamesH · « **Reply #88 on:** May 11, 2013, 05:54:19 PM »

I might just live with the ARB as an open diff until I get a cheapo one delivered from China. Let me know if you find one though

bigjeepzj · « **Reply #89 on:** May 11, 2013, 07:38:57 PM »

James i've got an 1/4 ntp tap for arbs just need to find it

bigjeepzj · « **Reply #90 on:** May 11, 2013, 07:47:27 PM »

or
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/thread-cutting-taps-NPT-1-4-1-2-3-4-job-lot-/360653219909?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item53f89b6845

cuffm · « **Reply #91 on:** May 11, 2013, 09:17:32 PM »

James, from memory, I'm pretty sure when I did my OBA many years ago, I just bought adapters from the company Pete mentions that allowed me to connect up ARB solenoids etc.

http://www.airlines-pneumatics.co.uk/

willo · « **Reply #92 on:** May 11, 2013, 09:29:04 PM »

Quote from: mikec on May 11, 2013, 09:17:32 PM

James, from memory, I'm pretty sure when I did my OBA many years ago, I just bought adapters from the company Pete mentions that allowed me to connect up ARB solenoids etc.

http://www.airlines-pneumatics.co.uk/

its the axle end he is on about, i have one..but i don't...but thats another story...

JamesH · « **Reply #93 on:** May 11, 2013, 10:19:29 PM »

Quote from: Willo on May 11, 2013, 09:29:04 PM

Quote from: mikec on May 11, 2013, 09:17:32 PM
James, from memory, I'm pretty sure when I did my OBA many years ago, I just bought adapters from the company Pete mentions that allowed me to connect up ARB solenoids etc.

http://www.airlines-pneumatics.co.uk/

its the axle end he is on about, i have one..but i don't...but thats another story...

Mike's just a few posts behind I think, from when I was getting stressed with OBA stuff.

Mike - if you have any pictures of yours that would be good. No rush if they aren't at hand at the moment.

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cuffm · « **Reply #94 on:** May 11, 2013, 11:05:10 PM »

James, my OBA setup is in a plastic box in the shed, which bits of the setup are you interested in.

JamesH · « **Reply #95 on:** May 11, 2013, 11:18:11 PM »

I plan to use my stock AC compressor. Not sure what you used but I'm interested in the connections to the compressor. Also the pressure control - i need max 105 psi for ARBs, the pre-oiler and post compressor filter to remove oil from air supply .

demonicwillow · « **Reply #96 on:** May 12, 2013, 11:40:31 AM »

OBA will be one of my next projects using the oem ac compressor, looks quite easy to do and with a bit of small blanking work inside the compressor, should be able to keep it oiled without the need of an oiler or oil extractor, and with a smallish tank should be able to rattle out more than enough pressure for a wrench as well as tyre inflation

wildwood · « **Reply #97 on:** May 12, 2013, 12:04:02 PM »

Are you sure about,105psi for the ARB...... I'm sure that I had to get a step down variable output valve thing for mine as I was told 50 psi for the ARB.......

?

Got my complete OBA system from B.O.A.B..... Oz company but here in UK...... Pump is similar to that of a Lard Rover P38 suspension jobbie and feeds a 9.5 litre tank.......OK for tyres and a few seconds with a wrench......

Tis really for trail fixes of punctures and emergency stuff......If you want air tools n stuff the way to go is what IOM has........looks like a winch and weighs the same makes a huge noise but produces enough for the windy gun. costs like a winch too

Here's the site.....lots of stuff like nice tents........ Easy to put up

Www.BOAB.biz/

JamesH · « **Reply #98 on:** May 12, 2013, 01:32:25 PM »

My ARB install booklet says 80-105psi, I was going to aim for 90 for the OBA.

I'd be interested to see the modifications that mean no pre-oiler and filter if you have any details.

Also interested in the step down valve thingy you used WW. Running at 100-120 would give better air-tool and airing up power but would blow the ARB seals.

JamesH · « **Reply #99 on:** May 12, 2013, 01:33:33 PM »

Way too much to do before breakout, just taking 5 mins from working on it just trying to get mechanicals in place so it will go, stop and steer

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