I checked air compressors in HF they have a 3 gallon 4 HP oil regulally $175.00 for $90.00. Do you guys know if it would be something to use for pulling wheels on the bus?
Thanks
John
John, Do you have a part number? I looked on their site and couldn't find anything like what you describe listed. What is the scfm rating? Usually an air gun eats a lot of air, and with 3 gal. size that's not much reserve.
Paul
The short answer is probably no. Most 1" tire guns require a lot of air. More than likely you'll need 15cfm or better, unless you have a HUGE air tank...which most small compressors don't. As far as gas powered (on engine driven) compressors go, you'll need about 10hp...of course, with a smaller gun and some patience, you could do with less.
I used to own a HF air compressor it worked ok for a while but died a slow and painful death because it could not keep up with normal use. Just my experience.
YMMV
Melbo
John, is the compressor for your bus or the shop most buses have a 15 cfm compressor and they don't keep up with a 3/4 or 1 inch impact.
I have a 8 hp with a 80 gal tank in my shop that you wait on when using the 3/4 or 1" gun. Spend your money on a name brand compressor made in the USA the China stuff is a bad investment good luck
For lug nuts buy a good torque multiplier. Here's a link to some on ebay. Maybe others here can give you a recommendation on a good one to buy. http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=p3907.m38.l1313&_nkw=torque+multiplier&_sacat=See-All-Categories
John,
You will not find a compressor that will keep up with a 1" drive wrench. My 1/2 inch "Earthquake" from Harbor Freight will "spin" the nuts off all day long. Use a multiplier,like Luvr suggested, to break the nut then go with the 1/2 inch drive to spin it off.
I use those 5 gal propane tanks, set up in parallel, as my air tanks. You could also plumb them into your wet tank for additional capacity. More tank means a longer duty cycle. Problem with propane tank is it need a drain installed.
I don't have as much trouble with HF stuff as some do but I will never ever say that they are the equal to Ingersol Rand. In my case it is either HF air tools or sweat and I can't sweat anywhere near as much as I usedtacould.
HTH,
John