wrightorchid 261 #1 Posted September 16, 2015 Has anybody seen a WH compressor? JD made a model 20 for their 110, and it seems interesting. I have not had any luck determining if WH did. It seems like it might be a fun project to try some time. Just an idea. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boovuc 1,090 #2 Posted September 17, 2015 I never saw or read of a compressor that was specifically built by or for Wheelhorse. I belt driven compressor should be quite easy to fab up though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #3 Posted September 17, 2015 Gonna need an unloader to release over pressure. Some kind of a pressure/governor would be real nice! The first is pretty easy, not sure about the second... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,782 #4 Posted September 17, 2015 fast action actuator driven belt tensioner, powered through the pressure switch on the pump? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,548 #5 Posted September 17, 2015 Easy Peasy. Pressure switch operates the electric clutch on the pto. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,782 #6 Posted September 17, 2015 yeah, that's what I meant.... so long as we're talking electric clutches that is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #8 Posted September 17, 2015 Clever idea to kick the electric PTO out but still not the same as the compressor controlling the throttle.Thanks evanloock, for the picture! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bert 760 #9 Posted September 17, 2015 How bout a governor and unloader setup from a heavy truck air brake setup? Just a thought cause they turn constantly but don't over build pressure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #10 Posted September 17, 2015 I don't know enough to help much. I've never owned a gas driven compressor but I thought that some/most? will idle when they reach max pressure and unload any surplus air. I was also thinking that some keep the same working RPM but the unloader just vents the extra air so although the compressor is still running at a working RPM it is not under load.I'm trusting that someone who actually knows will chime in shortly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric C 109 #11 Posted September 17, 2015 I don't know enough to help much. I've never owned a gas driven compressor but I thought that some/most? will idle when they reach max pressure and unload any surplus air. I was also thinking that some keep the same working RPM but the unloader just vents the extra air so although the compressor is still running at a working RPM it is not under load. I'm trusting that someone who actually knows will chime in shortly. My compressor does the first that you described. It idles down and pumps air into the "air". Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DennisThornton 4,769 #12 Posted September 18, 2015 Thanks Eric. I'm curious of the mechanism that enables the air pressure to control the throttle. I can picture something that would handle that but I'd like to actually see one first hand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrightorchid 261 #13 Posted September 18, 2015 I'll have to do some research to see how others were made, Like I need another project.....I did not find much on the Fliteway company (credited in the photo) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
