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What is this in the engine bay

Just wondering what this is, the small silver can in the middle
1996 U295-36, Cummins 300hp, 8.3. Build number 4864. Vin number 1F97D536XTNO54271. Purchased October 31, 2019.

Re: What is this in the engine bay

Reply #1 –
. Another shot
1996 U295-36, Cummins 300hp, 8.3. Build number 4864. Vin number 1F97D536XTNO54271. Purchased October 31, 2019.

Re: What is this in the engine bay

Reply #2 –
Looks like the air compressor governor. It is the governor after looking at your second pic.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
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Re: What is this in the engine bay

Reply #3 –
So, engine aircompressor governor?
1996 U295-36, Cummins 300hp, 8.3. Build number 4864. Vin number 1F97D536XTNO54271. Purchased October 31, 2019.

Re: What is this in the engine bay

Reply #4 –
Tells the air compressor when to turn on and off
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1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
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Re: What is this in the engine bay

Reply #5 –
Called a D-2,can be had at truck parts stores and Ebay,$20 and up,good idea to have a spare,many posts on the forum about
replacing.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: What is this in the engine bay

Reply #7 –
Excellent. Ill get one. Thanks
1996 U295-36, Cummins 300hp, 8.3. Build number 4864. Vin number 1F97D536XTNO54271. Purchased October 31, 2019.