I am thinking of converting an auto engine to an air compressor by replacing the head on a four or six cylinder ohv engine with a plate, then installing two pneumatic ball type check valves, one for air intake, the other for air exhaust (directionally mounted to accomplish this). The intake valves would be plumbed together to an air filter; the exhaust valves would feed a tank. The whole thing would be driven with an electric motor or another ic engine (or maybe I'd convert half a V-8 and run the compressor with the remaining half). Assuming appropriate controls for safety, etc., would this work?
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17 years ago