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#81

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Last post by Mudhen - July 07, 2026, 10:18:58 AM

Interesting about the motor RPM, never knew about that, was only looking at the 15CFM number.

Yes, wired for 220...should be OK for 230/240 as well?  Or no...

#82

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Last post by 94touring - July 07, 2026, 09:37:19 AM

The only thing it has going against it is that's a 3450rpm motor, which will be louder, have less torque, and be more duty cycle limited.  I specifically replaced my massive motor with a 7.5hp 1750rpm motor.  The lower rpm units cost more.  I think the motor on mine was $1500 by itself.  I shed some tears when the original motor died on me.

#83

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Last post by MiniDave - July 07, 2026, 09:23:17 AM

IR is def a great brand, I bought my no name one at HF and was surprised to find almost all of it was made in USA, the electric motor came from Mexico. It was half the price of that one.....

I see these on FB Marketplace all the time (5hp 60-80 gallon compressors), a lot of them look brand new - like bought and rarely used - so if you don't use it constantly like a production shop, maybe something like that will do?

Are you already wired for 240?

#84

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Last post by 94touring - July 07, 2026, 06:17:48 AM

I don't think you can go wrong with that one.

#85

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Last post by Mudhen - July 07, 2026, 06:13:40 AM

Speaking of broken tools we had a fun one last week.  Went to put air in my sons MINI tires and was getting almost nothing out of the compressor.  Went over and flipped the switch a couple times, not even noticing the obvious issue.



Hey, where'd the motor go?





Looking at this one unless you all have any better recommendations??  TY!

https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/ingersoll-rand-80-gallon-5-hp-reciprocating-air-compressor-3496129

#86

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Last post by Red Riley - July 07, 2026, 05:39:04 AM

Try Demon Tweeks. They say they have the flat ones.

#87

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Last post by 94touring - July 07, 2026, 05:14:45 AM

I'm going to try and do my rear shocks today. I may order paint relatively soon as well. This guys mini is almost out the door and I'll have room and time to tackle the bad paint.

#88

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Last post by cstudep - July 06, 2026, 08:42:07 PM

Still waiting on my front struts to arrive so I can tackle everything at once. I'll probably leave the LSPV for now if it appears to be in working condition. I don't tow with this truck so that's not really a concern for me but I could see how eliminating it could have its benefits.

After watching the video, I really want to get the brakes adjusted correctly so I can see how much better it stops, and if it keeps the front brakes in better condition. Tired of buying front pads and rotors lol.

#89

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Last post by cstudep - July 06, 2026, 08:31:16 PM

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=L6_9_HHLOSY&pp=ugUEEgJlbg%3D%3D

#90

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Last post by 94touring - July 06, 2026, 08:24:46 PM

Yeah I keep a couple rolls around for stuff like this that pops up. If I had a plug handy I could have used that on the return T.    Only other thing I could think to do is maybe replace the rubber lines.