Im looking for a way to mount it and what all is needed to make it work and be contaned in a toolbox mostly, but must be able to air air tools!

 

i think it depends on what type of setup you want. i think the big thing with running air tools is having a tank that is big enough to give the tools the blast they need. some people go with electric pumps but then there are other who will go out and get a mechanical pump that is powered by the engine. both have there advantages and disadvantages.

 

Finding an electric compressor that will keep up with air tools is gonna be tough, and not exactly inexpensive... Unless you are VERY patient..... run the tool for a bit, wait for a while for pressure to build back up.....

An engine driven compressor would make the "wait time" MUCH shorter..... Would also make doing just about anything with air, like, airing up tires..... faster.

 

Yea I have seen where they have taken ac compressors and modified them to work. Im just not ready to loose my ac though. I was going to get a few viair 380s and a 10 gallon tank and go for it.

 

If you want to run air tools then find a 5hp B&S motor a comp head unit and a tank. Look around for a old tire service truck it should have most of the parts needed.


Edit: Have a look https://dodgeforum.com/forum/2nd-gen...llon-tank.html

 

You can also run one of the york style compressors, mounted on a custom bracket over by the alternator. I saw on thread on this at one point, but, can't find it at the moment. Wouldn't require giving up your A/C.

 

I did that in my 1978 D100. I had a York 210 pump, on a custom bracket. It was modified for better oiling, and the best part about York pumps is they have their own oil reservoir.

I mounted a 10 gallon tank with a pressure cutoff switch, and ran the power to the compressor clutch through the switch. It would build 95 lbs in two minutes and shut off. Easily kept up with air tools.

I routed the air lines back to the bed side and had quick disconnects and such so I could quickly and easily connect a line and use an air tool.

The downside is the engine has to run for it to work but the upside is ease of use and volume it creates.

I sold the truck but I still have the York pump, and I think I still have a few extra Yorks, though they aren't modified yet.

 

The mod was just drilling a hole in one of the bearing "retainer" wasn't it?

How much would you want for one of those?

 

I think I even still have the procedure on paper for modding a York. There was a bit more than drilling a hole. Another hole had to be threaded and plugged.

PM me if you're interested in one of my York pumps so we can discuss that privately. When I get home I'll get them out and take some pics. They all still have V-belt pulleys though I was planning on retrofitting one with a serp pulley to see if it could be done for use on the more modern Magnums with serp.