Portable air compressor

[Marc P]

After about 7-8 years of use, my trusty MV50 compressor died yesterday :(

What are you guys using these days?

[Obi..]

Old Craftsman here at our newly bought place, a 100-ish (125??) gal @ my Dad's, and a 150 at the shop, all 3 are Craftsman, not by choice, just price b/c they're 110v.

As soon as we switch out our recalled electric box in the garage and run my new 220v outlet out there I'll likely be going with this IR model since I get a good price through Costco. having to drive to the shop to break a tack'd chassis nut loose today was stupid and unexpected. Having a good compressor and good air tools solves so much.


Ingersoll Rand 60 Gallon Vertical Electric Air Compressor (5 HP)
http://lh5.googleusercontent.com/public/20xoHFnr4JKpyNNUq3z0aGsL3j34_WFS1fa1upnrW5sR8tVSTG 6yj2Pj9p2Phn84NFFz5AS5EcSnYVmzpLYkZS3__4k9ezMswpbH lImAWu3gbKx2oN_2C_F8OWeuz-ZQhzquFLo5i-qENhQ8b9ylo-mAcX2ZeoYKmG00mc3Zl9CXQWiqeFdhhOtKQdYlbFXi7dYblPgT g7wyTg
Specifications: Model Number: SS5L5 Running HP: 5.0 HP Voltage: 240 Volts Phase: Single Phase CFM at 40 PSI 18.1 CFM CFM at 90 PSI 15.5 CFM Max Pressure: 135 PSI Dimensions: 20 in. x 30 in. x 71 in. Weight: 310 Lbs.

[Marc P]

I was talking about a 12v compressor to keep in my truck, but thanks for the tip

[DHC6twinotter]

About a week ago I ordered one from Overland Warehouse's closing sale. Not sure how good they are, but for $30, I figured it was worth a try. Shipping was a bit higher than I would have expected, but maybe that is because of the hitch recovery point I ordered.

[Obi..]

I was talking about a 12v compressor to keep in my truck, but thanks for the tip


I've been wrenching and doing yardwork all day. My excuse, sorry. I meant to edit it when I realized it after replying. It's just I got tied up trying to chase Lil'One down and grab dinner...

..before 9:30pm our time. (Excuse: I was bonking big time.):)

Dan got lucky and caught Andreis' going out of biz sale, I missed out big time so I've been looking at the CKMA's from ARB lately. Never tried to run one on continuous duty so i am curious to see what people are using now.

[CJM]

Still have a few of them things, we wereusing them at work and the guys broke them so I cannibalized them and have 2 working ones.

The things are really simple, if anything you probably just need a new relay. if you have the space and dont mind spending the cash (find it cheaper elsewhere)we got these at work: http://www.awdirect.com/12-volt-dc-air-compressor-only-ac3p/air-compressors/ I can pump up a flat tire from 0-40 psi in about 30 secs.

[Robinhood4x4]

About a week ago I ordered one from Overland Warehouse's closing sale. Not sure how good they are, but for $30, I figured it was worth a try. Shipping was a bit higher than I would have expected, but maybe that is because of the hitch recovery point I ordered.


Search noob! :laugh:

http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=8343.0

[DHC6twinotter]

About a week ago I ordered one from Overland Warehouse's closing sale. Not sure how good they are, but for $30, I figured it was worth a try. Shipping was a bit higher than I would have expected, but maybe that is because of the hitch recovery point I ordered.


Search noob! :laugh:

http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=8343.0



:laugh: Busted.

Actually, I did see Troy's thread about the compressor, but I can't remember if I searched for it, or if I just randomly came across it. :headscratch:

[troyboy162]

I moved on to the mv90 after i got the 35 inch tires. So far so good...

[Ric]

I had that MV50 or what ever its called, I got one back a few years ago when they was $25, I bought 2 and sold one for what I paid for it.
I used mine twice, and it died, lol they buddy I sold the other too, he is still using his.

I have since moved to a ARB CKMA12 http://store.arbusa.com/ARB-On-Board-High-Performance-12-Volt-Air-Compressor-CKMA12-P3572C9.aspx
with a 2Gal. tank, I did upgrade the pressure switch to a 90/120
Heres a few pix: http://co4lo.freeforums.org/arb-compressor-tank-install-t1635.html

[paddlenbike]

My $25 MV-50 is still running strong. If I ever have to replace it the price is now $80 at Amazon and the lowest I have seen is $70 at Northern Tool. I should have bought three.

[4x4mike]

What are you guys using these days?


I've had this for a couple of years now. Endless air at a high rate.

http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e13/mezamichael82/DSC06356.jpg

York OBA install (http://www.ultimateyota.com/index.php?option=com_smf&Itemid=26&topic=5362.0)

[Seanz0rz]

i was strongly considering a york, but i think i want to put a second alternator in that spot, so i dont know...


my little MV50 is going strong, it's my second one after i broke my other one (my fault). i am looking for something a bit more powerful. mine starts to struggle on the last tire. nice ones can be so expensive though! im thinking a small 1 or 2 gallon tank to go along with it would help a bit.

[4x4mike]

Sean, years ago I had a small Cadillac compressor and used a tank. The tank you drain so fast it was near useless. I then bought another caddy compressor and ran 2, same thing. It would take the pump quite awhile to get a tank to pressure, then you have to find somewhere for a tank. I have a half gallon tank with my York as that is all that would fit.

Why do you need 2 alternators? IMO while the vehicle is running you'll be fine. If anything do one of the alternator upgrades and stick with one higher output unit.

Or you could do something like this guy did. I think he has 2 alternators. One for regular duties and one for the Premiere Power Welder. Along with a supercharger, york, 3 batteries and a winch. Also note he has a 5 speed so he has a clutch master cylinder in there as well.

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QbAnTbyCZAE/T1ZbrTtnfPI/AAAAAAAAtiI/QoQKZk3sAKc/s800/web2.jpg

Here you can see the second alternator pulley.
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-r7Zr0HLlPNA/T1Zbr5yt0cI/AAAAAAAAtiU/tcTLq3EJrao/s800/web4.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rtugStO2_zk/T1ZbtA6hvFI/AAAAAAAAtig/7QYAWCZkxvs/s800/1.jpg

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-FCqna3tooCs/T1ZbuCFlXSI/AAAAAAAAti4/vqvj_UlK1_M/s800/web5.jpg

I don't know who the guy is or where I saved the pics from but this thing is built up.

[DHC6twinotter]

:yikes:

I never would have thought all that could fit!

[Seanz0rz]

my reason for dual alts is redundancy. if one dies, i can survive on the second.

[paddlenbike]

That guy must have spent some time finding a place for all of that. The supercharger actually opens a bit of room up, but wow.

[DHC6twinotter]

I'm curious what he did to get rid of the bulky charcoal canister or whatever that is on the driver's side fender. Maybe the '96-'98 4Runners don't have that....I dunno.

[YotaFun]

Dan, we have the canister there, I am curious how he did it as well

[paddlenbike]

Isn't it just a canister and some vacuum switching valves? If so, you could mount the canister behind the bumper and extend the vacuum lines and the wiring for the VSVs. Not sure how the smog nazis would like that though.

[4x4mike]

my reason for dual alts is redundancy. if one dies, i can survive on the second.




I see ya. Well, with a bracket it looks like you can do it with a York in there as well. If it were me and I was worried about an alt going out I would just throw one in the tool box as it would less of a head ache than a bracket, wiring and the threat of double failure. What happens if water/mud/heat/zombies takes out your alternator and your second one is mounted right next to it, chances are they're both done.

A spare in the tool box would be ready to go, same belt and everything. Plus if you're traveling with a bunch of other 4runners on a trip and one of theirs goes out you'd be the knight in shining armor with your spare. That alone would get you all the Diet DP and meals for the remainder of the trip.

Plus with an engine mounted compressor you can leave your MV50 at home freeing up interior room for the spare alternator.

Just trying to look for excuses for you to get a York.

[4x4mike]

:yikes:

I never would have thought all that could fit!


Impressive isn't it. I'd hate to get in a head on with that guy.

I don't remember where I found the pictures but I was impressed and had to save them.

[paddlenbike]

With that much battery power all he needs is an electric traction motor and he can make it a hybrid.

[4x4mike]

For all we know he already does. Maybe that allowed him to remove the evap canister to accomplish the rest of his mods.