On-Board Air Compressor / Welder for vehicles

Step 17 Now thats its all done lets test it out!

Now we have done it the On-Board Air Compressor and Welder are completed lets test it out!

This is the first part of the video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhmtTYJP8js

This is the second part of the video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZC3xEFxZj-Y

A couple of things to keep in mind remember to check the oil in the oil separator ever few uses to keep it from over filling and the compressor from run low on oil. And remember to keep your belts tight, and wipe off any oil that may get on them.

Now that you have your onboard air/welder system see if you can go out and use it to build something!

I know I am! (got talked into helping put a new door on a barn on tomorrow)

Comments

[bkatt]

Instead of idling up, wouldn't it be better to change the pulley sizes somewhat to doubt the RPM the welding alternator sees?

Also, can the welding alternator and/or air pump be setup to run in reverse? I am considering this modification for my fullsize Caprice wagon. It doesn't have a lot of room left alongside the engine, as I wish to retain my A/C, but I do have space in front of the engine, if the units could be flipped over and spun backwards.

[towtruckr444]

now on that they have electric solenoids that can idle up an engine when current passes. you may look into that for the air compressor wire or when the alternator senses current flow. they are adjustable too. I'll look into that.