Gas compressor

[79firebird]

Ok heres the deal im picking up a compressor tank and head i had installed at my old shop down the road i allready have a 5hp huskey compressor hooked to a 80 gal tank. there tank here is a 60 gal i think and i wont to put a gas motor on it for when im out where i dont have acess to power. But im haveing a hard time finding out what all i need to beable to make this work. was a 3 hp motor on it befor i can get a gas motor no prob but need to know what i need to plumb it in.

 

[Torque1st]

I believe you will need a 5HP or larger Gas engine. You will also need an unloader valve. Some work on the intake side of the compressor and others work on the output side.

Here is one that works on the output side:
http://www.cdivalve.com/products/continuous/continuous.htm
The company may also have some better information on what size engine you will need.

 

[sierrascout]

Along with the unloader valve, you will need a bull whip to control the idle on the engine. If the prior motor was a 3hp then you will need a 6hp engine at the very least.