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Old 25th November 2014, 22:26
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Originally Posted by mylesdw View Post
I notice that the compressor pipe to the condenser tank takes a very long route. It goes right round the engine and back to a point on the chassis only about 2' from where its started although the pipe is probably 10' long. Do you think that is intentional for cooling?
Yes, the air is very hot when it leaves the compressor, and would rot the rubber hose needed to absorb the engine movement, also it helps to cool the air so that any moisture condenses rather than staying in suspension.
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