Viair Is Awesome!!!

***lance_martz*** · 10-20-2009, 03:15 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by hotrodhombre

ok doesn't look like ill have a ride tell around 5 if it doesnt work out then ill just come get it tomorrow. I just dont trust taking truck on highway or i would come right now.

Drew

NO worries bro, its on my desk. Today, tomorrow - whatever is best for you. Definitely play it as safe as possible! (Don't you have a schrader valve on your tank? - That would make it easy to air up using a portable compressor in a time like this.)

hotrodhombre · 10-20-2009, 11:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by lance_martz

NO worries bro, its on my desk. Today, tomorrow - whatever is best for you. Definitely play it as safe as possible! (Don't you have a schrader valve on your tank? - That would make it easy to air up using a portable compressor in a time like this.)

no.... that's and awesome idea ill have to go get one now lol... cant believe i haven't thought of that now lol.

hotrodhombre · 10-21-2009, 01:41 PM

hey Lance!

when would be a good time to come down today? i kinda ghetto riged the head to not leak so i can make down now.

***lance_martz*** · 10-21-2009, 02:11 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by hotrodhombre

hey Lance!

when would be a good time to come down today? i kinda ghetto riged the head to not leak so i can make down now.

Anytime is good bro... Come on down!
I take lunch around noon time. If there's a lifted silver Tundra, a silver GSXR, or a big black V twin cruiser here - I'm here.

hotrodhombre · 10-21-2009, 02:27 PM

ok cool do i just walk in and ask for lance?

***lance_martz*** · 10-21-2009, 03:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by hotrodhombre

ok cool do i just walk in and ask for lance?

Nope, ask for Phillipe...

Of course you ask for me!

hotrodhombre · 10-21-2009, 04:15 PM

hahaha gotcha.... well more fun with my truck.... i go to leave but wanted to make sure head still wasnt leaking that bad after my jerry rig.... all is good... then i hear another hesssss.... its from my second tank which my valves are screwed into... so dont have time to mess with that tank again. so i run the fill line from tank one to tank to into the valves... but now the fill valve is cross threaded some how.... so had to switch that valve out... then put all back together (lots of zip ties lol) and now what... i come inside and see its 12 lol!!!!! gota wait another hour lol... i swear man im just not meant to have this truck working lol.

screw it ill just leave now and wait in the parking lot...hope there is no traffic lol... might bring tools and change head out in parking lot lol!

***lance_martz*** · 10-21-2009, 05:22 PM

Thanks for stopping by!
Let me know how it goes, okay?

hotrodhombre · 10-21-2009, 07:10 PM

Thanx Lance!!!!

sorry i was a little dirty i just got done doing what i said to truck and took off. I would like every one to know that Viair is of the best companys out there! Ever one there was super nice while i was waiting. One guy was talking to me about my truck when i first pulled up then later came out and gave me a viar lanyard lol. then every one said hi when they passed. Just seem like a super nice place to be. Lance came in from lunch and went and got me my new head, bolts,bushings and some sick looking viair stickers! Shuck my hand and asked if i needed anything else let him know.

all in all viair and lance are the shit!

thanx again man im having lil bit of hard time getting the wax out of the bolt heads but after that should be all good!

Drew

hamagc · 10-21-2009, 07:18 PM

lol see now aren't you glad we said talk to lance!

for the wax, if you have a toothpick or small screwdriver and a light/torch, they come out easy.

***lance_martz*** · 10-21-2009, 07:44 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by hotrodhombre

thanx again man im having lil bit of hard time getting the wax out of the bolt heads but after that should be all good!

Drew

Totally welcome Drew!

That's not wax - its two part epoxy. Drill it out with a smaller drill bit and pick out the leftovers with a small slotted screwdriver - OR - You can torch it, sink an Allen wrench into it and just remove the bolt. I gave you new bolts so you don't have to mess with nasty old bolts again.

No worries about being dirty bro. -You are accomplishing things!
I have spent years in custom shops in my time, so to me - you looked clean! lol
I am sorry I didn't have time to hang out with you. I left for an hour, and when I came back - I had a ton of work piling up already!

hotrodhombre · 10-22-2009, 05:02 PM

ok awsome!!!!! got new head on and no leaks!!!! thanx again Lance your the man!!!!!

gotta question. what is the 2 lil pieces of metal on the the piston and the plat that the head sat on? im guessing the control the air flow or something?

***lance_martz*** · 10-22-2009, 06:43 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by hotrodhombre

ok awsome!!!!! got new head on and no leaks!!!! thanx again Lance your the man!!!!!

gotta question. what is the 2 lil pieces of metal on the the piston and the plat that the head sat on? im guessing the control the air flow or something?

I'm pretty sure you're talking about the intake & exhaust valves...
They allow air flow into the compressor and keep it there during the piston stroke that compresses air through the leader hose, past the check valve and into your air tank. If those don't seal, you will also have a leak - and may blow fuses. The check valve at the end of the leader hose keeps these alive longer.

If the valves are dirty, remove the fixing screw, then clean and put them back. Sometimes filth and buildup gets stuck in the orifice that they each seal. If they're cracked - they need to be replaced.

hotrodhombre · 10-23-2009, 08:38 PM

its so awesome that i go out in the morning and my truck is still holding air and not layed out lol! dont have to run the compressor nearly as much!!!! im stoked!

racer304 · 11-02-2009, 12:15 PM

hey, i think some one from the corp. sent me the wrong p switch. its for 200 psi and my comp. is only rated for 200? its working realy hard to get to 200 i think. i bought all my items over a year ago and just finishing installing them. could i get a new switch or is this one fine? im running 5 gallons and one 100% duty cycle compressor.

***lance_martz*** · 11-02-2009, 02:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by racer304

hey, i think some one from the corp. sent me the wrong p switch. its for 200 psi and my comp. is only rated for 200? its working realy hard to get to 200 i think. i bought all my items over a year ago and just finishing installing them. could i get a new switch or is this one fine? im running 5 gallons and one 100% duty cycle compressor.

A 200 PSI switch is what you use for a compressor that is rated to 200 PSI. One compressor on 5 gallons is okay for nominal use. Just don't expect fast fill times if you are switch-happy.

The products you purchased have/had a one year manufacturer defect warranty. If there is no defect, that's the extent of the warranty. If you would like a different pressure switch, please seek out any of the fine vendors on this forum. I'm sure they have what you need.

bagginthechevy · 11-14-2009, 03:23 PM

Hey lance for some reason my computer wont let me go to viar website I was wondering if you could price me a new liter hose for my 380

***lance_martz*** · 11-16-2009, 02:06 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by bagginthechevy

Hey lance for some reason my computer wont let me go to viar website I was wondering if you could price me a new liter hose for my 380

When buying regular parts like a leader hose, you're likely to get a better price from a stocking dealer, like Lowrider Depot, Suicide Doors, etc. The part number you need for the leader hose is P/N 92793 - 21" S.S. Braided Leader Hose w/ Check Valve (1/4"M to 1/4"M, NPT, Swivel)

If you need anything else, (not new compressors, I can't sell them to the public) please PM me for a price.

Tks,
Lance

10-20-2009, 03:15 PM	#301
*lance_martz* VIAIR Corp Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,204 Location: South Orange County, CA User is: OffLine	Re: Viair Is Awesome!!! Quote: Originally Posted by hotrodhombre ok doesn't look like ill have a ride tell around 5 if it doesnt work out then ill just come get it tomorrow. I just dont trust taking truck on highway or i would come right now. Drew NO worries bro, its on my desk. Today, tomorrow - whatever is best for you. Definitely play it as safe as possible! (Don't you have a schrader valve on your tank? - That would make it easy to air up using a portable compressor in a time like this.)
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10-20-2009, 11:18 PM	#302
hotrodhombre Utter End Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 86 Location: Fullerton CA User is: OffLine	Re: Viair Is Awesome!!! Quote: Originally Posted by lance_martz NO worries bro, its on my desk. Today, tomorrow - whatever is best for you. Definitely play it as safe as possible! (Don't you have a schrader valve on your tank? - That would make it easy to air up using a portable compressor in a time like this.) no.... that's and awesome idea ill have to go get one now lol... cant believe i haven't thought of that now lol.
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10-21-2009, 01:41 PM	#303
hotrodhombre Utter End Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 86 Location: Fullerton CA User is: OffLine	Re: Viair Is Awesome!!! hey Lance! when would be a good time to come down today? i kinda ghetto riged the head to not leak so i can make down now.
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10-21-2009, 02:11 PM	#304
*lance_martz* VIAIR Corp Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,204 Location: South Orange County, CA User is: OffLine	Re: Viair Is Awesome!!! Quote: Originally Posted by hotrodhombre hey Lance! when would be a good time to come down today? i kinda ghetto riged the head to not leak so i can make down now. Anytime is good bro... Come on down! I take lunch around noon time. If there's a lifted silver Tundra, a silver GSXR, or a big black V twin cruiser here - I'm here.
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10-21-2009, 02:27 PM	#305
hotrodhombre Utter End Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 86 Location: Fullerton CA User is: OffLine	Re: Viair Is Awesome!!! ok cool do i just walk in and ask for lance?
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10-21-2009, 03:34 PM	#306
*lance_martz* VIAIR Corp Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,204 Location: South Orange County, CA User is: OffLine	Re: Viair Is Awesome!!! Quote: Originally Posted by hotrodhombre ok cool do i just walk in and ask for lance? Nope, ask for Phillipe... Of course you ask for me!
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10-21-2009, 04:15 PM	#307
hotrodhombre Utter End Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 86 Location: Fullerton CA User is: OffLine	Re: Viair Is Awesome!!! hahaha gotcha.... well more fun with my truck.... i go to leave but wanted to make sure head still wasnt leaking that bad after my jerry rig.... all is good... then i hear another hesssss.... its from my second tank which my valves are screwed into... so dont have time to mess with that tank again. so i run the fill line from tank one to tank to into the valves... but now the fill valve is cross threaded some how.... so had to switch that valve out... then put all back together (lots of zip ties lol) and now what... i come inside and see its 12 lol!!!!! gota wait another hour lol... i swear man im just not meant to have this truck working lol. screw it ill just leave now and wait in the parking lot...hope there is no traffic lol... might bring tools and change head out in parking lot lol!
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10-21-2009, 05:22 PM	#308
*lance_martz* VIAIR Corp Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,204 Location: South Orange County, CA User is: OffLine	Re: Viair Is Awesome!!! Thanks for stopping by! Let me know how it goes, okay?
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10-21-2009, 07:10 PM	#309
hotrodhombre Utter End Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 86 Location: Fullerton CA User is: OffLine	Re: Viair Is Awesome!!! Thanx Lance!!!! sorry i was a little dirty i just got done doing what i said to truck and took off. I would like every one to know that Viair is of the best companys out there! Ever one there was super nice while i was waiting. One guy was talking to me about my truck when i first pulled up then later came out and gave me a viar lanyard lol. then every one said hi when they passed. Just seem like a super nice place to be. Lance came in from lunch and went and got me my new head, bolts,bushings and some sick looking viair stickers! Shuck my hand and asked if i needed anything else let him know. all in all viair and lance are the shit! thanx again man im having lil bit of hard time getting the wax out of the bolt heads but after that should be all good! Drew
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10-21-2009, 07:18 PM	#310
hamagc US Beer Drinking Team Age: 27 Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 7,101 Location: Lancaster, CA - Southern California User is: OffLine	Re: Viair Is Awesome!!! lol see now aren't you glad we said talk to lance! for the wax, if you have a toothpick or small screwdriver and a light/torch, they come out easy.
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10-21-2009, 07:44 PM	#311
*lance_martz* VIAIR Corp Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,204 Location: South Orange County, CA User is: OffLine	Re: Viair Is Awesome!!! Quote: Originally Posted by hotrodhombre thanx again man im having lil bit of hard time getting the wax out of the bolt heads but after that should be all good! Drew Totally welcome Drew! That's not wax - its two part epoxy. Drill it out with a smaller drill bit and pick out the leftovers with a small slotted screwdriver - OR - You can torch it, sink an Allen wrench into it and just remove the bolt. I gave you new bolts so you don't have to mess with nasty old bolts again. No worries about being dirty bro. -You are accomplishing things! I have spent years in custom shops in my time, so to me - you looked clean! lol I am sorry I didn't have time to hang out with you. I left for an hour, and when I came back - I had a ton of work piling up already!
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10-22-2009, 05:02 PM	#312
hotrodhombre Utter End Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 86 Location: Fullerton CA User is: OffLine	Re: Viair Is Awesome!!! ok awsome!!!!! got new head on and no leaks!!!! thanx again Lance your the man!!!!! gotta question. what is the 2 lil pieces of metal on the the piston and the plat that the head sat on? im guessing the control the air flow or something?
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10-22-2009, 06:43 PM	#313
*lance_martz* VIAIR Corp Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,204 Location: South Orange County, CA User is: OffLine	Re: Viair Is Awesome!!! Quote: Originally Posted by hotrodhombre ok awsome!!!!! got new head on and no leaks!!!! thanx again Lance your the man!!!!! gotta question. what is the 2 lil pieces of metal on the the piston and the plat that the head sat on? im guessing the control the air flow or something? I'm pretty sure you're talking about the intake & exhaust valves... They allow air flow into the compressor and keep it there during the piston stroke that compresses air through the leader hose, past the check valve and into your air tank. If those don't seal, you will also have a leak - and may blow fuses. The check valve at the end of the leader hose keeps these alive longer. If the valves are dirty, remove the fixing screw, then clean and put them back. Sometimes filth and buildup gets stuck in the orifice that they each seal. If they're cracked - they need to be replaced.
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10-23-2009, 08:38 PM	#314
hotrodhombre Utter End Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 86 Location: Fullerton CA User is: OffLine	Re: Viair Is Awesome!!! its so awesome that i go out in the morning and my truck is still holding air and not layed out lol! dont have to run the compressor nearly as much!!!! im stoked!
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11-02-2009, 12:15 PM	#315
racer304 Registered User Age: 17 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 25 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Viair Is Awesome!!! hey, i think some one from the corp. sent me the wrong p switch. its for 200 psi and my comp. is only rated for 200? its working realy hard to get to 200 i think. i bought all my items over a year ago and just finishing installing them. could i get a new switch or is this one fine? im running 5 gallons and one 100% duty cycle compressor.
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11-02-2009, 02:57 PM	#316
*lance_martz* VIAIR Corp Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,204 Location: South Orange County, CA User is: OffLine	Re: Viair Is Awesome!!! Quote: Originally Posted by racer304 hey, i think some one from the corp. sent me the wrong p switch. its for 200 psi and my comp. is only rated for 200? its working realy hard to get to 200 i think. i bought all my items over a year ago and just finishing installing them. could i get a new switch or is this one fine? im running 5 gallons and one 100% duty cycle compressor. A 200 PSI switch is what you use for a compressor that is rated to 200 PSI. One compressor on 5 gallons is okay for nominal use. Just don't expect fast fill times if you are switch-happy. The products you purchased have/had a one year manufacturer defect warranty. If there is no defect, that's the extent of the warranty. If you would like a different pressure switch, please seek out any of the fine vendors on this forum. I'm sure they have what you need.
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11-14-2009, 03:23 PM	#317
bagginthechevy Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 28 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Viair Is Awesome!!! Hey lance for some reason my computer wont let me go to viar website I was wondering if you could price me a new liter hose for my 380
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11-16-2009, 02:06 PM	#318
*lance_martz* VIAIR Corp Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,204 Location: South Orange County, CA User is: OffLine	Re: Viair Is Awesome!!! Quote: Originally Posted by bagginthechevy Hey lance for some reason my computer wont let me go to viar website I was wondering if you could price me a new liter hose for my 380 When buying regular parts like a leader hose, you're likely to get a better price from a stocking dealer, like Lowrider Depot, Suicide Doors, etc. The part number you need for the leader hose is P/N 92793 - 21" S.S. Braided Leader Hose w/ Check Valve (1/4"M to 1/4"M, NPT, Swivel) If you need anything else, (not new compressors, I can't sell them to the public) please PM me for a price. Tks, Lance
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