6. Next, the air-outlet line is attached and routed to the coalescing oil filter (right) before heading to the manifold with the blow-off safety valve and pressure gauge (above). All fittings require the use of Teflon plumber's tape to keep connections airtight. For this Duramax engine bay, the fuse-box housing was removed before holes were tapped for the manifold mount to prevent damage to the electrical system. 7. After you install the air filter and the oil-return line is plumbed, you're ready to route the compressor clutch wire into the cabin and mount the activation switch.7. After you install the air filter and the oil-return line is plumbed, you're ready to ro 8. You'll need to take some measurements before the mounting bracket for the air tank is installed. Route the tank and air lines away from hot exhaust components or moving suspension and driveline parts...8. You'll need to take some measurements before the mounting bracket for the air tank is i ...For this truck, a smaller air tank had to be ordered because an auxilary fuel tank had been added under the bed. To keep the air lines protected when this truck is jumping in the desert, the hoses were mounted inside the framerails....For this truck, a smaller air tank had to be ordered because an auxilary fuel tank had 9. Quick-connect fittings can now be mounted at the front and rear of the truck. Holes were drilled, the rear fitting was tucked under the bumper, and the front was mounted on the radiator support behind the winch where it's accessible but still protected by the bumper. The Kilby Enterprises kit comes with brackets designed to match stock bumper-mounting locations, but the quick-connect fittings can easily be mounted elsewhere. Rubber caps prevent sand, water, and mud from getting into the fittings.9. Quick-connect fittings can now be mounted at the front and rear of the truck. Holes wer 10. Check every single connection is checked with a spray of soapy water to reveal air leaks. Skimping on this step can lead to slow leaks that will plague your system in the future. Even this professional installation had a couple of leaky connections that needed some new Teflon tape.10. Check every single connection is checked with a spray of soapy water to reveal air lea With the kit installed, all you need is an air line so you can clip it to the onboard air system and start filling large tires quickly and powering your collection of air tools.With the kit installed, all you need is an air line so you can clip it to the onboard air SOURCES Kilby Enterprises 1847 N. Keystone St. Burbank CA 91504 www.onboardair.com « | 1 | 2 | View Full Article Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
