Coenut Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Hi everyone, I have a 290 cummins in my r. It has the hard copper line going from the air compressor to a bulkhead fitting on the passenger side of the trans. From the factory Mack used an eaton style 100r5 hose from that bulkhead to the air dryer. Will I be safe if I switch that eaton style hose to the nylon air brake tube? I can't decide it the air air and the line will be cool enough. It's a good ways down from the compressor. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48172-air-compressor-copper-tube/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 When I bought my MH, it had a nylon brake tube in the place you describe. I changed it out... I wouldn't trust it with the heat from the compressor. Nowadays, new trucks use stainless braided lines from the compressor outlet to the air dryer. Different lengths are available off the shelf, so that's what I put on mine. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48172-air-compressor-copper-tube/#findComment-356709 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 You need at least 2 ft use Teflon braided line your hydraulic line shop can make one for you they will take the heat. Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48172-air-compressor-copper-tube/#findComment-356713 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 You need at least 2 ft use Teflon braided line your hydraulic line shop can make one for you they will take the heat.The copper line being at least 2 ft should satisfy this requirement, correct? 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48172-air-compressor-copper-tube/#findComment-356722 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gearhead204 Posted January 1, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 1, 2017 the copper line is fine ! as for the line leaving the bulk head I would use a braded hose from it to the air dryer just to be safe. make sure that the hose you use is DOT approved ! an Areoquip or Stratoflex cloth/ wire braid should due just fine. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48172-air-compressor-copper-tube/#findComment-356800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Mack Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 use the copper..!!!.... it can be polished...!!!!! nylon brake tubing will melt with the heat, so for the first connection from the air compressor the teflon lined braided s/steel hose is the most common now but be very careful with radius, if you crack the teflon inside it will soon blow out.. all the hoses must meet FMCSS 106, I use FC300 SAE100R5 braided hose (blue fabric wrap), bit more money but more durable... if you go with nylon tubing it will cost less for sure and be easier to fit but from the bulkhead to the dryer I would go with braided hose just because there is still some heat there.. BC Mack 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48172-air-compressor-copper-tube/#findComment-356824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 if the original copper pipe isn't broken clean the gunk n carbon build up on the inside the pipe with rifle pull thru of a bit of barb fencin wire then anneal the copper pipe ANNEALING: Copper, silver and brass can be cooled slowly in air, or quickly by quenching in water, unlike ferrous metals, such as steel, which must be cooled slowly to anneal. In this fashion, the metal is softened and prepared for further work—such as shaping, stamping, or forming. cya §wishy 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48172-air-compressor-copper-tube/#findComment-356829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coenut Posted January 2, 2017 Author Share Posted January 2, 2017 Thank you for all the input. I plan on polishing the hard copper line, and going with a 100r5 style braided hose. From the dryer to the first tank I'll use the nylon. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48172-air-compressor-copper-tube/#findComment-356849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Make sure it is heat resistant pipe ment for a compressor on a truck cya §wishy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48172-air-compressor-copper-tube/#findComment-356897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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