BillyT Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Shut the thing off at a light and restart it next to some teenagers in a convertible! Don't do it to any elderly folks they're liable to croak! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48730-air-start-tank-acquisition/page/2/#findComment-364372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 Well I had a few leaks to deal with. The drain plug was loose(duh, forgot to roll it over and check it) and the pop off valve is likely pretty dry rotted too. I plugged them and it is holding steady. Will see tonight if it moved at all. I have a polishing kit coming, I have a new Dewalt 5.3 hp grinder to use. Just waiting on my brackets to get powder coated. The new fuel tanks should be here late this week. Can't wait to polish them! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48730-air-start-tank-acquisition/page/2/#findComment-364389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 Well it hasnt drop a pound. I think I'm good to go. Polishing is next. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48730-air-start-tank-acquisition/page/2/#findComment-364423 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogg rescue Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 The steel tank and valve would make a good pumpkin chucker. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48730-air-start-tank-acquisition/page/2/#findComment-364431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted April 9, 2017 Author Share Posted April 9, 2017 Well, its DONE!! Still have to get the battery box mounted and wiring put back on it so everything else works. Plus I have a dual pressure gauge coming next week to monitor the air start tank separately. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48730-air-start-tank-acquisition/page/2/#findComment-366800 Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted April 9, 2017 Share Posted April 9, 2017 There goes the neighborhood.... Sounds good! 1 Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48730-air-start-tank-acquisition/page/2/#findComment-366802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Costley Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Larry, Doesnt look like it pulls much air to spin it over. Have you checked the pressure drop during cranking since you put the new gauge in ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48730-air-start-tank-acquisition/page/2/#findComment-370224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 John, it depends on how cold it is. With a warm engine it doesn't take much at all to start(10#?). It was 45* the other weekend and it took quite a bit for it to start even in the garage. Didn't run out, but didn't fire instantly. I forgot to push some fuel pedal so that was one mistake. Typically I don't have to give it fuel but with electric you can just keep cranking and give it fuel and not worry. With the air start you have to be ready. Learning curve. You have to let off the button to see if it is running, which is kind weird to get use to and why it took a bit when it was colder and forgot to give it fuel. It really does seem like the motor slows down after you let of the air start. I have the dual pressure gauge installed and works well. It keeps 110# in the start tank and 120# in the system. The start tank holds pressure fine with maybe 10# drop in a week in a cool garage. How the tank looks all mounted up: 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48730-air-start-tank-acquisition/page/2/#findComment-370231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ol2Stroker Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Aluminum air tank is sweet I could really use one of those!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48730-air-start-tank-acquisition/page/2/#findComment-370720 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted May 25, 2017 Author Share Posted May 25, 2017 All you have to do is ask around....... 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48730-air-start-tank-acquisition/page/2/#findComment-370725 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 2 hours ago, Freightrain said: All you have to do is ask around....... You lucked out. Yours kinda found you... Would a beer keg work? Would have a neat look. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48730-air-start-tank-acquisition/page/2/#findComment-370736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
68-f-model Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 looks neat. Ah to never buy another starting battery again that would be nice. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48730-air-start-tank-acquisition/page/2/#findComment-370825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryS Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 Love it! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48730-air-start-tank-acquisition/page/2/#findComment-370828 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted May 26, 2017 Author Share Posted May 26, 2017 Ya, Mark made it easy for me! I had a local guy keeping his eyes peeled for one but had not found one yet. A beer keg would NOT make a good air tank. I'm sure it is way too thin to support 120 psi. This tank is 1/4" wall(and quite heavy). 2 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48730-air-start-tank-acquisition/page/2/#findComment-370837 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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