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04-14-2011, 11:18 AM | #1 |
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airride compressor problems
ok I have a thomas compressor thats supposed to be 150. psi. it turns on and runs but is not pushing any air. is there a rebuid kit for these things or should I replace? if so whats a good compressor? i know viair of course but I dont need a fancy chrome one. does viair have their c series in black? or a regular finish? are firestone compresssoras good ones?
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04-15-2011, 06:16 AM | #2 |
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Re: airride compressor problems
I would contact our board vendors, in the "Suspension Marketplace".
They seem to be very knowledgeable on these subjects. I'm going to use a pair of the Viair 400's on my next bagged truck. Member way2lo2 has an April Special going on right now. He can fix you up with whatever you need, for a great price.
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04-25-2011, 12:08 PM | #3 |
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Re: airride compressor problems
hey guys I got a hold of one of our sellers, way2lo2 and he hooked me up good with a viair. Id like to recommend this guy!!
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04-27-2011, 02:24 PM | #4 |
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Re: airride compressor problems
if it is infact the thomas 327 from air ride a 1.00 reed valve will fix the problem..
if you need a new compressor We are offering unbeatable deals on viair right now Last edited by tech@scottshotrods; 04-27-2011 at 02:24 PM. |
04-30-2011, 02:14 AM | #5 |
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Re: airride compressor problems
What's a reed valve? Would kneed to rebuild it to replace the reed?
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05-02-2011, 11:11 AM | #6 |
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Re: airride compressor problems
on the black thomas compressor there is a reed valve that seats inside the compressor head, some times they lose there tension and will go bad which will cause air to leak back through the compressor head and not build pressure. to replace the reed all you have to do is remove the (4) bolts from the top of the compressor head, remove the top portion of the compressor head, then you will see the reed valve which is a flat metal flap held down by (1) screw, remove the screw, replace reed and you are good to go....
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05-02-2011, 03:34 PM | #7 |
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Re: airride compressor problems
Sounds pretty simple Jon. Where would be the best source for the reed valve?
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