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dix39 · 02-18-2018, 03:26 PM

One more question for twinboat. How difficult and expensive would it be to convert air over hydraulic to air? No need for detail, but just a "off the top of your head" assessment. I've always thought it is good to have options.

Thanks,

Steve

twinboat · 02-18-2018, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by dix39

One more question for twinboat. How difficult and expensive would it be to convert air over hydraulic to air? No need for detail, but just a "off the top of your head" assessment. I've always thought it is good to have options.

Thanks,

Steve

I couldn't even take a guess. There are hundreds of parts and you may need different axles to mount the brakes to. There may not be room for the brake chambers behind the wheels.

I don't think its doable.

dix39 · 02-18-2018, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by twinboat

I couldn't even take a guess. There are hundreds of parts and you may need different axles to mount the brakes to. There may not be room for the brake chambers behind the wheels.

I don't think its doable.

Thanks for that advice too, I guess I can get that thought out of my head.

Steve

ThePowells · 02-18-2018, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by dix39

One more question for twinboat. How difficult and expensive would it be to convert air over hydraulic to air? No need for detail, but just a "off the top of your head" assessment. I've always thought it is good to have options.

Thanks,

Steve

Beyond what twinboat posted, my first thought would be will your compressor handle the CFM @ required pressure of the stand alone air system, and the installation of air tanks to hold the volume of air req'd.

CharlesinGA · 02-18-2018, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dix39

One more question for twinboat. How difficult and expensive would it be to convert air over hydraulic to air? No need for detail, but just a "off the top of your head" assessment. I've always thought it is good to have options.

Thanks,

Steve

Look at it this way, it would almost certainly cost more than a '95 model MH is worth, if it were possible, which it may not be.

Charles

dix39 · 02-18-2018, 11:45 PM

I've always thought that just about anything was possible but, it sounds like this is just not feasible, economically or otherwise. However, a lot of fabricating can be done with a mill, lathe, and welders.

My original thought was that a compressor, tanks, and a lot of plumbing were already there, but it would take a lot of research on my part to determine if it was adequate and how to proceed. I have too many unfinished projects as it is to start another one.

Thanks to everyone for their good advise.

Steve