Can I make a 20lbs NOS bottle into NO2?

[85badger]

Ok, just had an idea....I have a 77 Camaro, with NOS hooked up but haven't used it in years for fear of blowing the hell out of the motor. So, since I already have a bottle can I pick up a regulator and use it for filling tires etc? Has anyone done this? Probably a dumb question but WTH......if so what regulator is suggested?

 

[Trapper50cal]

I may be on the back end of a trend or something but I fill my tires with CO2...

 

[Corbet]

Do you mean CO2? If so I'm sure you could have the valve swapped out but I'd try just exchanging it at your local gas supplier for a CO2 bottle. Unless is a fancy pants bottle you want to keep. Exchange probably cheaper.

If its less than a 5lb bottle I would not too expect much life out if it. There is also the certification part to keep in mind.

More I think about it probably not worth the hassle of changing it over.

 

[85badger]

Yes, sorry CO2 guess I had NOS on the brain!! It's a 20lbs bottle so would last a long time for my usage. Would like to keep the bottle just in case I decide to blow the motor on the camaro someday!! lol

 

[Rwhat]

Depends on what type of regulator you have and the type of fitting on the bottle. I have a 20lb aluminum tank and like it alot. About 44lbs filled. About the same cost to fill a 10lb. Got it filled a couple weeks ago at carbonix for $23. Also had it hydro tested at a fire extinguisher place.

 

[85badger]

Here's a couple of pics:

 

[camcruiser13]

Keep that for yourself.
If you were closer I have a couple 20 lb tank sitting in my garage, thanks coke

Plan on mounting one in my rig. .... Someday

 

[IBCRUSN]

Your question is better asked at the welding or fire extinguisher shops because I think you'll find out that they won't will a bottle not specifically designed for CO2. A quick call should get you the info you need.