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03-07-2019, 05:37 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Posts: 21
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: TC-1000
Engine: 5.9 Cummins
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Do I still need my air compressor?
I have a 1999 Bluebird T-1000 and have a question regarding the air compressor and air system.
My bus has hydraulic brakes. Other than the air actuated door, is there anything else I need and air system for?
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03-07-2019, 06:29 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: south east BC, close to the Canadian/US border
Posts: 2,265
Year: 1975
Coachwork: Chevy
Chassis: 8 window
Engine: 454 LS7
Rated Cap: 24,500
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lewirj
I have a 1999 Bluebird T-1000 and have a question regarding the air compressor and air system.
My bus has hydraulic brakes. Other than the air actuated door, is there anything else I need and air system for?
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an air compressor, if large enough, can be very handy for spray painting - if it's just a small compressor, it will still likely be large enough to spray with an internal mix spray gun if the viscosity of the paint is adjusted properly and with a bit of practice a reasonable finish can be achieved - it can be used for blowing up air mattresses, flotation devices, or tires should the need arise - if there is a compressor of any type on the bus I eventually pick, I'll save it for sure
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03-07-2019, 07:39 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,829
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Do you have an air seat? or parking brake?
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03-07-2019, 07:46 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Ashtabula, Ohio
Posts: 1,494
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International
Engine: T444E 7.3L
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I would think there would be more than just the door operated by air.
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03-07-2019, 07:51 PM
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#5
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 10,482
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
Rated Cap: 77
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Having a garage in my bus, the compressor relieves me of having a separate compressor for air tools.
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03-07-2019, 09:06 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: So Cal
Posts: 3,245
Year: 1935
Coachwork: Superior
Chassis: Chevy
Engine: 317 ci/tid / Isuzu
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Does it have air bag suspension or air over load bags? Is the pump engine driven or electric? Take a look at the pump and let us know what the tag says. That info may help you decide if you want to keep or re-purpose the pump.
Jack 
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03-07-2019, 09:11 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Lebanon, IN
Posts: 272
Year: 1998
Chassis: TC 2000 bluebird
Engine: 5.9 cummins
Rated Cap: 66
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Sometimes the master culinder is air over hydraulic instead of vacuum powered.
Better check that. You will want to keep power breaks.
Bill
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03-08-2019, 07:22 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 20,005
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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the air compressor in these busses is typically 11-14 CFM at 90 PSI.. thats better than a lot of shop compressors.. I wouldnt delete it.. esp if you have ever ridden in an air seat.. or may want to convert to air suspension.. or just be able to pump up the tires without finding 3 broken truck stop compressors before you finally get one that works..
truthfully ( doesnt mean they dont exist) ive never seen an air compressor on a hydraulic-brake bus that wasnt an air-ride rear.. so i would definitely check to see if you have air springs in the rear..
-Christopher
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03-08-2019, 07:41 AM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: southern maine
Posts: 114
Year: 2010
Coachwork: Coach & Equipment MFG
Chassis: ford E350 superduty
Engine: 5.4 liter v8
Rated Cap: 7 passenger
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keep it ,.. two words, Air Horn,.. and all the other great uses of an onboard air supply above,.. if you already have the compressor (and probably a good sized air tank) you are 90% of the way to great convenience of air on the road and the ease of maintaining your bus with air tools and air for tires.
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2010 ford e350 superduty v8 7 passenger bus
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03-09-2019, 07:21 AM
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#10
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Posts: 21
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: TC-1000
Engine: 5.9 Cummins
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Thanks. I hadn't even though about putting it to work for other applications.
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03-09-2019, 07:22 AM
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#11
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
Posts: 21
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: TC-1000
Engine: 5.9 Cummins
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No air seat (bummer) and the parking brake is mechanical.
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03-09-2019, 11:46 AM
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#12
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 20,005
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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ill bet your rear suspension is air ride then
normally I only see a compressor mounted if it has rear air ride... then they may also use air for the door and for other things.. however electric door operators have been around for a long time so just the door would be wierd to have the air compressor.
-Christopher
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03-09-2019, 03:11 PM
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#13
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Posts: 1,001
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: International
Engine: TE 444
Rated Cap: 12
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If you have air ride, you need the compressor
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