Its a dream but a good dream !

[B85]

I have repaired the TPV and the air system is now back to working. But the CTIS is ??? on and off again !
So I went manual. (see Steel Solider for info )

Now, after doing the manual system I would never go back !

A few new lines and other things and all better.

And look what followed me home ?

I think it evens rides better at 60 psi ? Will build the control box Friday. After the control box I will install the kitchen window. But I don't have a kitchen yet ? LOL

 

[B85]

Prototype for testing ?

 

[B85]

A little more work on the control and moved some things around.

 

[Ozrockrat]

Classy looking piece of work. But I need you to explain the functionality of the switches and regulator to me.

I am guessing that you manually set the regulator and then operate the switch for either front or back. The regulator then handles the inflation/deflation. But that is a SWAG (scientific wild arsed guess) because I have never looked at how they originally functioned.

 

[B85]

Hi,Oz.
To get the valves at the wheels to work (if they do ? LOL ) you need 12 to 26 psi. to work. So you set the regulator at (lets say 35 Psi.) and then open the the line to the tire/ tires. System only does the 4 tires . You can't pick witch one. This was all done with a PC that has been a P.I.T.A's. Good when new but not so much now. ( 25 + years) Now the system is filling up to 35 Psi. It needs to be confirmed with a good tire Psi. gauge at the tires. Their is a little difference and you need to work that out. Its the different between gauges thing. When you work out the setting for the cab,you will then close the fill line (supply) and then just open the vent line to close the line valves in the system . ( Tires and chassis ) Then close it after the venting. To drop the air pressure in the tires you will open the line to the tire like you were filling it and then back off the regulator to a number less than ,say 20 psi. Still working this part out but I think I can also open the vent line to help get the the tire down to the 20 Psi. range. When it starts to hold Psi. at the cab. ( may need to play with the open or closed of the vent valve ? ) Close the supply line and the vent line. Now reset the regulator to 20 + Psi. lets say 25 Psi. The system need some Psi. to keep the vales open to deflate. When you get to 20 Psi. +- ( after checking at the tires ) Close the fill valve and open and close the vent valve. Now your at 20 Psi. +- .

Now the forward mounted switches are for lights. (12-24 volt ) The switch looking "Clippard's " are valves for air control..

Now you want to go back on-road. Reset the regulator to 55+ Psi. ( I will use 60 - 65 psi ) and open the line to the tires and refill the tires. Takes some time (say 2 to 7 min's ) Very big tires ! After some testing you will find the right number at the dash. You just close the tire line/supply and open the vent . Then close the vent and your good to go.

To test or see what the tire pressure is just open the tire / supply line and read the gauge then close the tire / supply line valve.

I think ? LOL

 

[B85]

Been building a new wood shop at the house. But took a brake to install the kitchen window. The shop will help with building out the inside.

 

[B85]

Main door to the new wood shop is installed. 48 x 80". should work well for the area that is 12' x 21' ?

 

[B85]

Going to a show and need to close up the roof. Tired of the plywood cover.

 

[B85]

A little more work today.



Some welding Friday ! LOL.

 

[B85]

All tacked in and I set the gunners seat on fire ! LOL

Also got the sway bar bushings installed and the landing steps. Long day for a old guy. Steps can be installed on 3 sides and stored on 2.

 

[java]

Stairs came out nice!!

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[B85]

Thanks !

Was a good show today.

 

[B85]

Thanks,everyone.
Lots of work to do for 2019 Overland Expo. But think I can get most of it done ? I will try.

 

[shortbus4x4]

I will steal your stairs/porch idea for my camper build. Good idea and nice execution.

 

[Ramdough]

All tacked in and I set the gunners seat on fire ! LOL

Also got the sway bar bushings installed and the landing steps. Long day for a old guy. Steps can be installed on 3 sides and stored on 2.

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Can you please post source for your stair partisans?

Looks Gretzky!

Damn autocorrect..... looks great!


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