Anyone here have a Puma 12V Air Compressor?
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KlausVanWinkle
Explorer
I haven't measured yet. Is there enough room under the hood for the compressor?
That looks like a good compressor. Another option for a bit less money is the Super Flow MV-90. I've had that one for about two years and used it a bunch and it's great. My only complaint is it has a funky proprietary fitting for the hose. But then I haven't had any problem with it, so it hasn't been an issue yet.
Comanche Scott
Expedition Leader
I haven't measured yet either. But if it is similar in size to the twin ARB, it should fit, with a custom bracket.
I was looking at the MV90 a while back. Seems like a great "Bang for the buck" alternative. I have an couple of MV50. It was easy to tap the head to 1/4" NPT. Then it fits all the standard stuff.
KlausVanWinkle
Explorer
The arb works because it is very flat.
I've had s few mv50s. One worked fine. But when I took it apart to clean it, I realized how shotty the wiring was. I'm surprised it didn't die sooner. Also the head cracked when tapping it to 1/4" npt. The other one was missing seals from the factory.
But they are great little compressors if you don't mess with them too much.
I've had s few mv50s. One worked fine. But when I took it apart to clean it, I realized how shotty the wiring was. I'm surprised it didn't die sooner. Also the head cracked when tapping it to 1/4" npt. The other one was missing seals from the factory.
But they are great little compressors if you don't mess with them too much.
Comanche Scott
Expedition Leader
Measured under the hood to see where the Puma compressor would fit. Pretty tough due to the size. I would fit under the brake booster, but would sit real close to the catalytic converter, and lower than I'd like.
Think I'd just mount it inside, and put the tank underneath.
On a somewhat side note, here is the MV50 I modded. It's set up with a tank and manifold with a couple of QDs in my other 4x4. Works good for what it is.
Had the whole thing disassembled to fix all the stupidities done at the factory, and prep it for hard mounting.
Other than tapping the head for 1/4" NPT, the next big "bang for the buck" was cutting off the power cables short. Had over 2V drop running through the full length cables & stock clips. Ran easier, and faster, hard mounted.
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Think I'd just mount it inside, and put the tank underneath.
On a somewhat side note, here is the MV50 I modded. It's set up with a tank and manifold with a couple of QDs in my other 4x4. Works good for what it is.
Had the whole thing disassembled to fix all the stupidities done at the factory, and prep it for hard mounting.
Other than tapping the head for 1/4" NPT, the next big "bang for the buck" was cutting off the power cables short. Had over 2V drop running through the full length cables & stock clips. Ran easier, and faster, hard mounted.
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KlausVanWinkle
Explorer
Measured under the hood to see where the Puma compressor would fit. Pretty tough due to the size. I would fit under the brake booster, but would sit real close to the catalytic converter, and lower than I'd like.
Think I'd just mount it inside, and put the tank underneath.
On a somewhat side note, here is the MV50 I modded. It's set up with a tank and manifold with a couple of QDs in my other 4x4. Works good for what it is.
Had the whole thing disassembled to fix all the stupidities done at the factory, and prep it for hard mounting.
Other than tapping the head for 1/4" NPT, the next big "bang for the buck" was cutting off the power cables short. Had over 2V drop running through the full length cables & stock clips. Ran easier, and faster, hard mounted.
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Well done! Did you enlarge the piston vent things? I have all the parts to do this but broke down the mv50 a few steps too far.
Comanche Scott
Expedition Leader
I was going to, but the reed valves are too fragile, so I just did a bit of polishing.
Thinking that under the rear seat *may* be a good place to mount the Puma compressor. It would have to be mounted on it's side though, so not sure what that would do to longevity.
Thinking that under the rear seat *may* be a good place to mount the Puma compressor. It would have to be mounted on it's side though, so not sure what that would do to longevity.
Any update on a Puma installed under the hook of a JK? Or any other mounting spots that have worked well? Looking to pull the trigger on a 3/4 hp 100% duty cycle, tankless unit. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Puma-3-4-HP...312?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3390b2f4f0
LandCruiserPhil
Expedition Leader
I've seen those! You should try to make one for the JKU.