[truckdude239]

Originally Posted by 68c10airstream

Hi blayne, i've had a ingersoll rand t-30 with a baldor 5hp motor since 1992 (new then). I still remember my research is this, v-twin design with a finned loop between each bank, the compressor crankshaft needs to spin less than 1,000 rpm's for long life, (this usually coincides with cast iron construction), a balanced flywheel (noticeable drill impressions on flywheel outer rim area), use a magnetic starter, use synthetic factory lube and don't look back. I paid $1900 in 1992 and the last time i checked on the exact model i believe it was in the $3,000 range. Now i think this is obviously more than some out there but it's the old saying "you get what you pay for". I stayed away from the fast spinning aluminum compressors as a couple bodymen friends wore them out in a couple of years back then. All i have ever done to mine is change lube and air filters, thats it, not a single problem. 500lbs of american quality. in 1992 i considered quincy, champion, saylor beal, etc. Good luck, Brian Fuller (originally from austin minnesota)

I have 60 gallon ir with the 30t 2-stage compressor with a baldor 5 hp compressor at work and it was used when we bought it Nd it still runs strong we run it everyday 10 hourz a daily no issuses
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