David,
I have experienced similar problems. You can isolate the components.
First you could just remove everything from the air bag and install a
tank valve (Schrader valve ) with a 1/4" to 1/8" reducer. I bought this
same equipment on the road for $2.00. Now you can pump up each bag
independently. 85 to 95 Lbs appears to do the job. No melt down, no
leaky air bags. Next you can isolate the shut off valves. The
collective wisdom is that you need ball valves not needle valves. A
small brass block with a male 1/8" npt and two female 1/8" npt will
allow you to reuse the tank valve and your air line from the
compressor. I bought the parts at a local hydraulic hose shop. A brake
wholesaler will also have them. Jim Bounds also has them in kit form at
a reasonable price. His number is 877-275-4462. I have replaced the
airlines and put new fittings on the lines coming from the compressor to
the solenoid. No more leaks, but when I put my electro level two in auto
both sides go down in a hurry . I am open to suggestions.
Walter
78 Royale
I have experienced similar problems. You can isolate the components.
First you could just remove everything from the air bag and install a
tank valve (Schrader valve ) with a 1/4" to 1/8" reducer. I bought this
same equipment on the road for $2.00. Now you can pump up each bag
independently. 85 to 95 Lbs appears to do the job. No melt down, no
leaky air bags. Next you can isolate the shut off valves. The
collective wisdom is that you need ball valves not needle valves. A
small brass block with a male 1/8" npt and two female 1/8" npt will
allow you to reuse the tank valve and your air line from the
compressor. I bought the parts at a local hydraulic hose shop. A brake
wholesaler will also have them. Jim Bounds also has them in kit form at
a reasonable price. His number is 877-275-4462. I have replaced the
airlines and put new fittings on the lines coming from the compressor to
the solenoid. No more leaks, but when I put my electro level two in auto
both sides go down in a hurry . I am open to suggestions.
Walter
78 Royale
