Date:         Mon, 3 Jun 1996 14:48:33 -0400
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         UTORInfoCommons <michael.heron@utoronto.ca>
Subject:      Re: Industrial Motors/air compressors




> 
> While we're on the topic, does anyone have any info on using a VW engine
> in-tact as an air compressor? Is it possible to screw a fitting into one
> of the spark plug holes and inflate a tire (without hurting your engine)?

i dunno if this hurts your engine or not but i have heard of such a gadget in 
use, i guess they were offered back in the 60's dunno if it was a factory option 
or not?

thoughts?

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