wtf is chicken up to now?

lift speeds cut in half, well MWB and i counted 45 sec from full drop to ride height and it was the full 90
 
Damn, looks like I need to get on the stick and get mine done, I'm thinking about putting mine in the trunk, since it's a stock mark compressor it has all four outputs. So I'll just cut the lines and plug them in, hopefully this will also help with venting the rear faster. I need to call Eddie and see about getting a new dryer assembly for the other compressor. Also, chicken, I'd like to know what solenoid you used, if you have a part number.
 
no vids yet, cuz im going looting in IA this weekend, ok fine im not looting but i am goting to IA , and im busy packing everything.
drove the mark to and from work again today, still no problems. mine doesnt vent slower cuz im using a spider valve, it was noticablly quicker rising, everytime i stopped i never heard the compressors since they are already done filling by the time you stop.
as for the solenoid its just a ford starter solenoid, i dunno know the part number, just one for a 87 f150 (i knew that used it, cuz i had one) but i was working on a 00 f150 today and i noticed it has the same one. i will draw us a crappy schematic and a tech article after i get back, i need to take pics and make everything look better,
 
ok, so ive discovered that i cant draw wiring diagrams to save my life so heres a overview, i ran a 10 gauge wire from the battery to a inline fuse holder then to one of the big terminals on the starter solenoid, then 2 wires from the other big terminal one going to each compressors red wire, making sure to leave about a inch on the connector side of the red wire on the factory compressor. run another wire from the inch of wire on the connector end of the factory compressor to the small terminal on the solenoid. run the ground wire for the 2nd compressor and also make sure the solenoid is grounded and set up the air lines and let her go, im gonna try to remember to take the camera to work tomorrow and catch a vid
 
ive discovered that i cant draw wiring diagrams to save my life
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Oh' come on, they don't have to be perfect pix's drawn. They can just be a sketch and use colored pencils or felt tips.

I do have some new software that makes pro drawings.

For a starter solenoid you can just draw a circle with the studs sticking out of that circle.

Here are a few examples.
They have nothing to do with Lincolns. They are boat related.

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i ran a 10 gauge wire from the battery to a inline fuse holder then to one of the big terminals on the starter solenoid
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What amp fuse?

then 2 wires from the other big terminal one going to each compressors red wire
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What gage wire?

run another wire from the inch of wire on the connector end of the factory compressor to the small terminal on the solenoid.
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Is this from each compressor? Does the solenoid you picked have 2 small terminals or one?
 
BTW DO NOT use the ford starter relays they are momentary relays and you WILL start a fire.
trust me I know from experiance.

Goto the local autoparts store and get a 40amp bosch style relay for fog lights and use that.
 
ok heres whats up, my internet at home is down and the soonest someone can come out is tomorrow night, the diag is close but not correct, i will draw up something and scan it in just gotta wait for the cable guy, i was using a 40 amp fuse till it blew last night, so right now im not using a fuse (i know i know) as for the 40 amp relay i think i will pull too much through it any bigger options out there?
 
Is there a delay solenoid that someone makes? These things might have a big startup pull of amps. Maybe one should start a second after the first.
 
This outfit has a Boush style rated for 70amps.

http://www.minute-man.com/acatalog/Online_Catalog_Mobile_Relays_and_Sockets_242.html

Auto Relay 70Amp with Flange
NTE # R51-1D70-12F

This is a 4 blade (SPST) normally open relay with a metal mounting tab. For use in Automotive, Marine, Tractor, Lawn Mower, Rec. Vehicles, & Golf Cart Applications

This relay as two .250" blades for the coil and two .375" blades for the relay contacts. It has a flange for easy mounting.

Specifications

* Configuration: 4 blade SPST N.O.
* Voltage: 12VDC
* Current Rating N.O.: 70 Amps
* Socket P/N: R95-160A (see below)


Click Here for Factory Data Sheet

Price: $9.97
 
ok just to eliminate some confusion, it is NOT a starter relay, it is a starter solenoid, it can pull 200a all day long with no probs, and its only running for at max 40 sec at a time. i got a pic skeched out just aint got a scanner at work, so it will have to wait till im up at home
 
Can you send it as a attachment to my email?

Found this hunting around.

Looking around some more I found this and it appears to be more inline with what you really need. It's designed for continous duty.

http://www.wiringproducts.com/index1.html

SPST 12V 85A Grounded Continous (67015) (+$44.99) It is grounded, so just bolting it to the fender well will take care of the ground.

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I had similar relay issues with my cooling fan bypass. The 40A cube type relay couldn't hold up under extensive use.

I found a "charging relay" for some kind of electric forklift - a heavy duty 12V SPDT relay that dwarfs any starter solenoid or relay and has a 100% duty cycle. It's about the size of a 12 oz Coke can. LOL :D
 
driller said:
It's about the size of a 12 oz Coke can. LOL :D
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thats a little big, honestly i see no prob with a stock solenoid, if it can handle the cranking amps from starting most all ford engines for many many years, a few seconds of "light" usage will be fine
 
chickenviii said:
thats a little big, honestly i see no prob with a stock solenoid, if it can handle the cranking amps from starting most all ford engines for many many years, a few seconds of "light" usage will be fine
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Oh I agree, my cooling fan mod to your suspension mod is apples and oranges. When at the track, my fan will be on more than it is off.
 
yeah....crappy, that is why I wanna see n hear....but still impressed with the bootylift.... I want a fast risin booty too!!!!

I usually have to mash the switch 2-3 times to get him all the way up, back side likes takin it's time.

Give MsChickie my luv and tell her HI!!!!!!
 
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