Air Pump

1985 Ford Thunderbird Base, 2.3 W, AutomaticSECTION Air Pump

Air pump is a belt-driven, positive displacement, vane type pump. It is available in 11 cu. in. and 19 cu. in. sizes. Either may be driven with different pulley ratios for different applications. Air is received from a remote silencer filter attached to the air inlet nipple of the pump. The by-pass valve performs pressure relief.

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