tom1361 Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 hello everyone, i have 2 air tanks to choose from to paint and mount on the rear of my b 67. my question to everyone is what tank is best, the split style tank or the non split tank. the truck came with the non split style tank. the truck has an air starter tank on the right side if that makes a difference in deciding what small tank is best. what are the pros and cons of each tank if any? any help would be appreciated. thank you, tomvb. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51231-which-air-tank-is-best/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Mack Posted September 30, 2017 Share Posted September 30, 2017 what is the purpose of this rear mounted air tank? decoration? extra air? I surmise that you have other air tanks to provide for air brakes... and horn..!!! the split tank is split for a reason... it is two non-connected tanks, each about half the capacity of your single tank... BC Mack 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51231-which-air-tank-is-best/#findComment-381268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1361 Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 this is the one and only air tank for the brake system. it is mounted at the very rear of the frame just like many other b models out there. the only other air tank on my truck is for the air starter. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51231-which-air-tank-is-best/#findComment-381269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Just my opinion, but I'd stick with what the truck came with from factory. Makes the whole job a bit easier. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51231-which-air-tank-is-best/#findComment-381270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 My B only had the single 2 compartment tank in the rear. If its the only air tank you are going to run for your brakes, I would use the 2 compartment. There is a check valve between the 2 incase something happens in the compressor end of the system. That way you won't loose all your air, and still have some brakes. If you got the place and don't mind adding a tank I think I would run both. From the compressor to the first half of the split tank then to the other half and extra tank. Just for more reserve. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51231-which-air-tank-is-best/#findComment-381274 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 id use the two compartment one. the one side is the 'wet side' and the other Is the dry side. I think some of the others might have been two compartment with a hole in the top between the two for the air to pass, cant remember. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51231-which-air-tank-is-best/#findComment-381279 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 My truck had the split tank on it. I would guess that would be the best choice if you have one. 1 Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51231-which-air-tank-is-best/#findComment-381282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomastractorsvc Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 My B61 had the single compartment tank, I up graded to spring brakes for parking and safety. Had no issues running it on a single air system 1 Quote Robert"I reject your reality and substitute my own." Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/51231-which-air-tank-is-best/#findComment-381292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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