BenT Syncro wrote:
> On 1/8/07, Doug Fitz-Randolph <fitzr@suscom-maine.net> wrote:
>>
>> Yes - the York compressor - that was it! Thanks Ben.
>>
>> I agree in terms of return for your time and/or money, a $9.95 12V
>> compressor can't be beat, even if you carry a second as a backup. I
>> have a $19.95 model which automatically shuts off when reaching the set
>> pressure, and I think it's very handy. But... I've decided not to hook
>> up the AC on my vanaru and hate to have a perfectly good compressor
>> sitting there doing nothing - or a big empty spot on top of the engine.
>> Since this sort of compressor does not have its own oil supply, though,
>> it really isn't suitable for air-compressor use. I was hoping perhaps
>> the old thread would say they used an in-line oiler (like for air tools)
>> to solve the lubrication issue, but I guess not.
>>
>> Thanks again,
>> Doug Fitz-Randolph
>> Freeport, ME
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> You're welcome, Doug.
>
> I think the AC compressor idea is still better if you plumb it into an
> airtank system. You should be able to run airtools with that when you are
> out on the trail. Try that with your $9.85 12 V compressor.
>
> BenT
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>

That is a great idea. You can then drive some pretty serious air horns
as well!! It would be nice to get away from those wimpy Vanagon horns.

John Rodgers
88 G driver