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franken · 10-29-2016, 02:03 AM

Match the motor speed or pulley ratio to the pump and they'll be happy (~1k) pump RPM is good. Then look at tank pressure. 3540 motors tend to hawk up a lung.

10-29-2016, 02:03 AM	#3
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,057	Re: Restore/ hot rod an air compressor? Match the motor speed or pulley ratio to the pump and they'll be happy (~1k) pump RPM is good. Then look at tank pressure. 3540 motors tend to hawk up a lung.