Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Cummins 5.9B Compressor?

[RSchwarzli]

With all the variations and used for our motor, was it ever used in a configuration that had a air compressor motor attached to it? I want to power air accessories with a compressor, but if there was ever one offered by Cummins that was a direct bolt on to the motor, I would prefer that over a aftermarket. Thanks.

Robert

 

[john krmpotic]

The only ones I have seen have been mounted in the timing case where the vacuum pump and power steering are mounted on the trucks. John.

 

[RSchwarzli]

Then where does the power steering and vacuum pumps go? Is going with one of these set ups better than the aftermarket compressors? Thanks

 

[PToombs]

Industrial machines have air compressors or hydraulic pumps, big trucks have air or a power steering or/and a vacuum pump. If it has air, it usually has air brakes, and sometimes the P. S. runs by belt.

I have been checking into this and aftermarket may be the only way to go. :{

 

[john krmpotic]

If you are serious about a quality aftermarket comp. with some serious volume, do a search of a site called (offroad recovery) They have some quality units with commercial duty capabilities. John.

 

[blacksheepdiesel]

I had a 1999 Frieghtliner/Thomas school bus with the Cummins ISB that had an air compressor and power steering.



Trent

 

[NIsaacs]

They make a direct bolt on compressor (Holset), however on the Dodge, the motormount is in the way. The output side of the compressor, is the same as the input, so any thing that will bolt to the block, will bolt to the compressor.





"NICK"

 

[Woodenhead]

I remember Wirenut posting about this a while back (don't ask me how I remebered that) but here's a link to the post . Maybe send him a PM and see if he made it work. Keep us posted on what you find out.



Mike

 

[Headshot zod]

It would be cool to hook it up to an air tank and get an air operated starter. Toss the power steering pump and brake system in favor of an electric operated ones. Save a few H. P. on the parasitic losses.

 

[RSchwarzli]

Thanks guys. Will keep you posted. Robert

 

[Stroker Smoker]

My friend has a 51 chevy with a 5. 9. He put an air compressor and hydraulic pump on the engine. He only had to grind a little metal from the motor mount. If you didn't know any better you wouldn't even notice, it looks good. One downide is that it blocks the timing pin and side access plate for the gov springs. He bought the setup used from a place in Indianapolis IN. I will try to get part numbers, phone number and post pics.



Phill

 

[Stroker Smoker]

The pictures aren't the best for seeing clearances, but they should give you an Idea of how it looks



http://www.tdr1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123388



Phill