VMAC - Vehicle Mounted Air Compressors
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Apply Loctite 242 (blue) to the (×2) 3/8 in × 6 in bolts and install the front tank
mount and backing strap between the radius arm mount and the transmission
crossmember. Leave the bolts finger tight to allow for minor adjustment (Figure 57).
Figure 57 — Installing the AOST
(Front tank clamp not shown for clarity)
Front of vehicle
(×2) Tank clamp
lock nut
(×4) 3/8 in × 6 in bolts
(×4) 5/16 in ×
1/2 in bolts
(×2) Pinch bolt
(×8) 3/8 in washer
(×4) in nut
The top bolt on the forward tank mount will need to be installed
from the inside of the frame (Figure 57).
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Apply Loctite 242 (blue) to the (×2) 3/8 in × 6 in bolts and install the rear tank
mount and backing strap approximately 10 in ahead of the rear cab mount.
Leave the bolts finger tight to allow for minor adjustment (Figure 57).
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Remove the tank clamp pinch bolts.
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Install the tank clamps over the front of the tank and slide them toward the
centre of the tank.
Install the tank onto the tank mounts (Figure 57).
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Adjust the tank in the straps to bring the rear of the tank close to (but not
touching) the rear cab mount.
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Apply Loctite 242 (blue) to the (×2) 3 in × 1/4 in pinch bolts and install them
into the mounting clamps.
