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Originally Posted by Dirtco
Nice write-up! I had one of those a couple years ago for a back up when I ran out of Co2. The wiring shorted out the second time I used it and I had to rewire it like you did (I also tore mine all apart for the hell of it). It's an okay compressor if you have smaller tires and your not airing down super low, but it's real slow if you have larger tires. It would take almost 20 minutes to air up one of my 35x12.50x15 from 8 psi to 30 psi.
Also, you will eventually want to get rid of the air hose and chuck that comes with the compressor. It drove me crazy and the chuck never seemed to work right, I would install a standard coupler and air hose (like you talked about) with a nice clip on air chuck.
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Thanks, Jeremiah. I'm working on that last part, but you wouldn't believe how hard it is to track down a 1/4 NPT tap around here. Lowes and Home Depot were a bust... I went to Ace/Tru Value but they were closed. Next time I get some time off I'll go to the shop where I got the 1/8" NPT tap and be done with it.
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Originally Posted by So Many Roads
The MV50's were on sale for around $40 just before xmas so this write up is perfect timing for me. Looking forward to a job I can do indoors - it's been cold in CO! Thanks for taking the time to document and share.
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No problem man. I actually did this write-up to answer your request. I saw your comment in my build thread and until then I had it on the back burner. My Wife went out of town for the weekend w/the baby and I was on graveyard shifts, so I had a couple hours each day before work to knock it out.
Glad you found it helpful, and that I could send a favor back your way.
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Originally Posted by OU4x4
i can confirm the cold in colorado...
looks like it's time to open up my compressor and upgrade a few things
better to do it now before trail season kicks into high gear
thanks for the write up!
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You're welcome. It's a fun project man, good luck.
