Engine Bay Compressor Mount

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no-pistons said:
I have that MV90 and it definitely is much faster than the MV50. My only complaint is that after filling 4 tires it gets so hot that I can't touch it for 5 minutes.
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My Vlair 400P has the same issue. I think it is the nature of the beast on these things.
 
I knew the MV50 has been re-badged in several different brands, but I thought it interesting to see it also under the TJM brand:

Click on compressor on the following link:
TJM Equipped - On and off road work or play 4 wheel drive equipment

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Interesting the TJM MV-50 comes with a non-coiled hose. I've read a lot of user comments saying they love the coiled hose that comes with the SuperFlow MV-50. I personally hate it and want to replace it with a non-coiled version.
 
So, no offense to Zane for coming up with a ingenious mounting plate under the hood but I think I'm going to mount mine inside the vehicle. After seeing Paul @ Equipt1's LC I like the idea of mounting it inside the vehicle behind the passenger seat. I was already planning on building a base behind the seat for the ARB fridge to rest on. Now I can utilize that wasted space under the ARB shelf for things like a compressor and internal fuse blocks.

Paul's LC setup for example. I'll probably upgrade to a MV-90 though and keep the MV-50 as a spare.

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That's an interesting idea Anthony. However, with the MV50 getting quite hot I don't think I'd want it inside of an enclosure. Plus it's pulling a descent amount of current and I'd rather keep it as close to the battery as possible. The way Zane had it it's within 18" of the aux battery.

If I were to do any upgrade it would be to the ARB dualy. 100% duty cycle is hard to beat. And with a tank the ARB's CFM's would allow air tools to be a reality on the trail.
 
OregonLC said:
Any thoughts on the 'group buy' idea?
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I pm'ed zane about three days ago telling him that if he does not have time to do it, I can draw up plans on AutoCAD at work. My friend's shop has a laser cutter, welder, computer operated drill press, sheet metal bender and in house powdercoating. Just waiting on Zane's reply. If I get one made for my truck I can easily get several of them made up. I'll wait until next week.
 
LJ_24 said:
I pm'ed zane about three days ago telling him that if he does not have time to do it, I can draw up plans on AutoCAD at work. My friend's shop has a laser cutter, welder, computer operated drill press, sheet metal bender and in house powdercoating. Just waiting on Zane's reply. If I get one made for my truck I can easily get several of them made up. I'll wait until next week.
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Ok,


I am in line for one either way. Just ran all the underhood electrical this morning. All I need is the mounts/tray and I am ready to go.
 
CappyKD said:
Ok,


I am in line for one either way. Just ran all the underhood electrical this morning. All I need is the mounts/tray and I am ready to go.
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I was originally going to mount mine around the same area where the second battery would go as I had plans drawn up for that already. I'll just try to get both style mounts done next weekend
 
LJ_24 said:
I was originally going to mount mine around the same area where the second battery would go as I had plans drawn up for that already. I'll just try to get both style mounts done next weekend
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Cool, yeah I am trying to keep that space free for either a small aux battery or once i rip the AHC out after it fails, I will just put in the Slee tray.
 
OregonLC said:
That's an interesting idea Anthony. However, with the MV50 getting quite hot I don't think I'd want it inside of an enclosure. Plus it's pulling a descent amount of current and I'd rather keep it as close to the battery as possible. The way Zane had it it's within 18" of the aux battery.

If I were to do any upgrade it would be to the ARB dualy. 100% duty cycle is hard to beat. And with a tank the ARB's CFM's would allow air tools to be a reality on the trail.
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Being within 18" of the battery is not a big deal - having a fuse or breaker is.

In the above photo that compressor has a breaker next to it and if there is one at the battery as well it's pretty safe.
 
RobRed said:
Being within 18" of the battery is not a big deal - having a fuse or breaker is.

In the above photo that compressor has a breaker next to it and if there is one at the battery as well it's pretty safe.
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I agree that 18" isn't critical, but they've undersized the cords on these and they do get warm. That alone wouldn't be a reason to keep it close I agree.
 
Zane any updates on a tray design or offering one for sale? Anyone else?
 
For anyone who's removed their ahc like me, the bracket that is used to hold the ahc reservoir can be made to support a compressor. This is assuming you dont want to use the space for a dual battery. For me, this is temporary until i get my dual battery tray setup.
 
I need one of you guys to take a picture of the mv50 from underneath. In addition, if you could dimension the picture aka distance between mounting points it would make the production process easier. I thought I had an mv50 but my dad sold it cos he thought it was useless since we have a craftsman compressor.

Another option would be to have just the plate with no holes except for the ones that attach it to the engine bay. This way people can mount virtually any compressor after they drill their own holes to mount it. Just a thought. Sorry for the delay, I've been looking for someone to cut the ARB fog light mounts for a reasonable price, in this economy people just dont want to entertain a small order...Plate cutting with holes should be a non issue since it is fairly simple.

Atleast the BIO group buy is going well;)
 
The brackets are 8" apart, (outside edge to outside edge.) The holes are 7.5" center to center.

Center to center width on the mounting bracket is 3.25" overall bracket width is 3 7/8"






LJ_24 said:
I need one of you guys to take a picture of the mv50 from underneath. In addition, if you could dimension the picture aka distance between mounting points it would make the production process easier. I thought I had an mv50 but my dad sold it cos he thought it was useless since we have a craftsman compressor.

Another option would be to have just the plate with no holes except for the ones that attach it to the engine bay. This way people can mount virtually any compressor after they drill their own holes to mount it. Just a thought. Sorry for the delay, I've been looking for someone to cut the ARB fog light mounts for a reasonable price, in this economy people just dont want to entertain a small order...Plate cutting with holes should be a non issue since it is fairly simple.

Atleast the BIO group buy is going well;)
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CappyKD said:
The brackets are 8" apart, (outside edge to outside edge.) The holes are 7.5" center to center.

Center to center width on the mounting bracket is 3.25" overall bracket width is 3 7/8"
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I will make note of that



@AnthoNy. L

It would be awesome if you could take the picture straight on, that way I can print the picture as the actual size(does not need to be high quality) so that I can make the template for the holes onto the plastic mockup bracket that will be used for the metal production. The plastic is sturdy as well but I know how everyone here loves metal:D
 
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