MV-50 (superflow) compressor?

onlyinayj89 · 10-23-2008, 06:44 PM

I just got this compressor today, and was wondering if theres anything else anybody recommends to do to it, besides getting new gauge, 1/8 to 1/4 fitting and hose, and a "T" fitting possibly. I've read posts about them and thats all they really said. thanks.

BlackBellamy · 10-23-2008, 07:26 PM

I didn't do a thing to it besides mounting it under the hood and connecting it to a switch inside the cab. I kept the stock hose and fittings and everything and it has served me well for a year now.

onlyinayj89 · 10-23-2008, 07:34 PM

yeah i was thinking about mounting it somwhere too,did you upgrade the batt wires at all, i dont think you have too but i suppose some people do.

BlackBellamy · 10-23-2008, 10:25 PM

yeah i used some 12 gauge because the way i routed the wire it didn't reach the battery - but i don't think you need to upgrade just for the sake of it

**chadsmeltzer** · 10-23-2008, 10:28 PM

I couldnt get an adapter for the fitting. Some use 1/8", others (mine) use some weird size NOBODY has. I ended up selling it, but that was the only reason why. It was a good compressor.

onlyinayj89 · 10-23-2008, 11:09 PM

Yeah i've heard some people had the same problem, hope mines just 1/8, we'll see.

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Originally Posted by chadsmeltzer

I couldnt get an adapter for the fitting. Some use 1/8", others (mine) use some weird size NOBODY has. I ended up selling it, but that was the only reason why. It was a good compressor.

**Modeler** · 10-24-2008, 06:36 AM

I retapped mine to 1/4" and 1/8" npt and also did the head rotate mod to it. I'm not mounting mine underhood but plan on placing it an old toolbox like the new ARB one.

**Zeep** · 10-24-2008, 07:24 AM

I am not familiar w/ this unit, anybody have a link to pictures or info? Thanks in advance.

BlackBellamy · 10-24-2008, 08:57 AM

here you go monster thread about this unit:

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f27/harbor-freight-vs-costco-portable-12v-air-compressor-depth-review-w-pictures-378082/

onlyinayj89 · 10-24-2008, 09:56 AM

yeah thats a really good thread to look at.

onlyinayj89 · 10-24-2008, 11:17 AM

I've been looking all around and cant find any 1/8" to 1/4" adapters, havnt seen any of these anywhere, where do people get these, thanks.

**chadsmeltzer** · 10-24-2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by onlyinayj89

I've been looking all around and cant find any 1/8" to 1/4" adapters, havnt seen any of these anywhere, where do people get these, thanks.

Local hardware store and Harbor Freight had them

**Modeler** · 10-24-2008, 12:19 PM

X2 plus Home Depot and Lowes.

jbeebe · 10-28-2008, 11:11 AM

i went to harbor freight, lowes, and Tractor supply and none of them had the 1/8-1/4 adapter.

**RikRotorhead** · 10-28-2008, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by BlackBellamy

here you go monster thread about this unit:

http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=378082

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Originally Posted by onlyinayj89

yeah thats a really good thread to look at.

Go get a beer and sandwich. It's a loooong thread. But interesting and informative.